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Instructor of the month

It was inevitable: we’d eventually reach a stage with this series where repetition loomed. John Heagren has featured before — we discussed footwork, gun mount, gun speed and the like. But our recent discussion focused on a broader topic — one that, for another month at least, will keep the ‘R’ word firmly at bay. John was keen to talk about adaptability.

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