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Tim Stetzer

Pittsburgh
As seen in: The Truth About Guns, Special Weapons for Military & Police, TACTICAL-LIFE.COM, Athlon Outdoors, Personal Defense World, Ballistic Magazine, GATDAILY Guns Ammo Tactical, American Outdoor Guide, TREAD Magazine, Knives Illustrated and
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Tim Stetzer’s Biography

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Tim Stetzer lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife, 2 kids, and too many cats. He has over two decades of law enforcement experience in patrol, as a detective, and as a police academy instructor. He was a Chemical Operations Specialist in the Army Reserve, and later an aircraft load planner and hazardous cargo specialist in the Air Force Reserves. He’s been an avid outdoorsman since his youth in Boy Scouts, enjoying hiking camping and, of course, shooting. Tim has written for various gun, …

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Tim Stetzer, Author at The Truth About Guns

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Tim Stetzer lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife, 2 kids, and too many cats. He has over two decades o…

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Tim Stetzer lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife, 2 kids, and too many cats. He has over two decades o…

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XS Sights is well known for its rugged handgun sights. They also make rifle and shotgun sights, including a s…

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Manticore Arms Ripley Rail: Bringing the M41A Pulse Rifle to Life Original

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By Tim Stetzer
| Athlon Outdoors
I suspect most of us have been influenced as to what guns we like by pop culture and media to greater or lesser degrees. In the 50’s and 60’s World War II movies and Westerns left a lasting impression on a lot of gun guys. Into the 70’s and 80’s it was action movies, Vietnam War flicks, and cop shows. In the 2000’s movies and TV still played a role, but we also saw the rise of video games exposing a new generation to firearms.
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Ares Gear Gen 2 Aegis Belt Review: Don’t Overlook Your Gun Belt

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By Tim Stetzer
| Ballistic Magazine Verified
This post was originally published on this site. When people decide to start carrying a handgun, they often spend plenty of time researching what handgun to get, what ammo to carry, and what holster to use. The one thing that most folks don’t think about is the thing that can make the biggest difference when carrying a gun all day: your belt. A quality gun belt does much more than simply hold up your pants. It also is supporting the weight of your gun, spare mags and other gear.
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Ontario Knife Company and TOPS Knives Collaborate on the XL Hunter

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By Tim Stetzer
| Skillset Magazine
There are a lot of innovative knife designs out today, often made with cutting-edge (see what I did there?) material. Sometimes the old ways just work, though. Although even those can occasionally use some updates. The latest collaboration between Ontario Knife Company and TOPS Knives is a great example of that concept. The TOPS Ontario XL Hunter blends traditional design with modern manufacturing and materials to give you that classic vibe while delivering improved performance.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Contributing Editor for Tactical Knives magazine, with Harris Publications

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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