Those familiar with the bitter cold of the Northern Midwest know the plight of staying sharp year-round, when merely freezing temperatures are considered balmy in mid-January. This tends to force even the most ardent shooters, instructors, and professionals indoors — which brings its own set of baggage. Forced to choose between limited training space and fighting off hypothermia, it continues to be a surprise that some of the world’s best competitive shooters come from the frozen lands of the north. Vortex Optics is no stranger to this challenge, and they continue to manufacture some of the most sought-after glass in the world. Bringing that same mentality to their new training facility, we got a chance to go shooting at the brand-new Vortex Edge.
Not just a range, Vortex Edge is a one-stop training grounds capable of operating year-round without the limitations of traditional ranges. One part testing facility, three parts range, and two parts experiential training grounds — almost all situated right next to the Vortex Headquarters in Barneveld, Wisconsin — one has the opportunity to tailor their education in multiple directions, from traditional on-line shooting to an entire nonlethal indoor shoot house, to just
