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Best Beginner Drones – Entry Level Quality and Pricing
Thinking about getting into flying drones? There’s so much information out there – it can be a daunting task. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. To get started, you’re going to need a drone. And if you’re still a newbie, you may not want to break the bank doing it. That’s why we compiled […]
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A Day For Heroes: A Look at National Medal of Honor Day
Sacrifice. Honor. Bravery in the face of peril. These are the attributes that might come to mind whenever you think of the individuals graced with the prestigious Medal of Honor. While many know of the award itself, what you may not be aware of is that there is a national holiday meant to commemorate all […]
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3 UAV Events To Get Connected At
If you are into all things UAV, you might be wondering if there are conferences where you can connect with professionals in the UAV industry. Never fear, for we are here to bring attention to some of the better-known UAV events out there! I must mention before we start that the events mentioned are trade […]
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Sonoran Desert Institute’s School of Uncrewed Technology Frequently Asked Questions, With Dean John Minor
We understand that with a brand-new school come quite a few questions. Fortunately, SDI’s Dean of the School of Uncrewed Technology is here to help. John Minor, Dean of the School of Uncrewed Technology at Sonoran Desert Institute, has been a part of the aerospace industry for 47 years. He served in the Air […]
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The 41 Magnum: An Oddball or Sweet Spot?
Photo courtesy of szuppo The .41 Remington Magnum has been around for a long time, but many are unfamiliar with it. Is this round a diamond in the rough, or does it deserve its place in obscurity? Firearms legend-of-old Elmer Keith designed the .41 Magnum in 1964, intending it to be a police cartridge. The […]
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American Classic: Winchester Pre ’64 Model 70
Photo Courtesy of pre64win.com The Winchester Pre ‘64 Model 70 is known colloquially as “The Rifleman’s Rifle.” Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of hunting with one of these rifles knows that they deserve their nickname. The Model 70s that this article is concerned with first started appearing on gun store shelves in 1937 […]
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What Is a “Sparsely Populated” Area?
As a commercial drone pilot, you’ve got to know the key terms of the flying world to be successful. “Sparsely Populated” may not immediately spring images of quad-rotor flying machines to mind, but believe me, you need to know what a sparsely populated area is. Fortunately, we’ve got the breakdown for you right here. Terms […]
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Sonoran Desert Institute Exhibits at 2022 SHOT Show
Sonoran Desert Institute, a DEAC accredited, online school with focuses in firearms and uncrewed technologies will be exhibiting at the 2022 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, January 18-21. For years now, SDI has had members of its team travel to Las Vegas for the annual SHOT Show, one of the best-known and most beloved firearms […]
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Designated Event Organizer: What You Need to Know About the Drone Racing League
Featured Image courtesy of the Drone Racing League Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Drone Racing League as the first uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) event organizer. Wow! That’s a lot of acronyms, but what does it mean? Well, let’s break it down. First, we know that the Drone Racing League is one […]
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What the School of Uncrewed Technology Means to SDI President Traci Lee
Sonoran Desert Institute announced this week the launch of a new school: Sonoran Desert Institute’s School of Uncrewed Technology. In recent memory, SDI, an online, DEAC accredited school that helps students learn the skills and techniques necessary to succeed in the fields relevant to their courses of study had focused exclusively on the world of […]
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Sonoran Desert Institute Launches New School, Certificate in Uncrewed Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute is a DEAC accredited online school that helps students to learn the skills and techniques necessary to succeed in the fields relevant to our courses of study. To date, that has largely involved the world of firearms technology. In recent years, SDI has exclusively focused on firearms technology. Not anymore. Sonoran Desert […]
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100% Distance Education – DEAC Accredited Program Features UAS Fundamentals History and evolution of the uncrewed aerial vehicle Engineering Technology Mechanical design and engineering technology topics UAS Operations Explore project management theory and best practices Drone Mechanics Technical introduction to the subsystems of a UAS About SDI School of Uncrewed Technology Join a growing movement […]
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Honor Our Veterans: Army National Guard Birthday
This year, on Dec. 13, the United States Army National Guard will celebrate its 385th birthday. More than 150 years before the Constitution, the Guard traces its origins to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Some militias already existed, composed of armed men that were organized to protect their homes and farms from bandits and Indian raids, […]
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Firearms News 2021: Palmetto State Armory Ramping Up Production on Russian Ammo Calibers
Two weeks ago, the firearms world finally got some good news. South Carolina-based Palmetto State Armory confirmed that they’d be stepping up to produce several popular types of Russian-caliber ammunition at a new facility in the US. This is a huge development for the firearms world, and it may change the ammo game here in […]
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Greatest Gunsmiths: John Moses Browning
Featured Image courtesy of Wikipedia In this entry of our “Greatest Gunsmiths” series, we’re going to take a look at one of the most famous gunmakers in American history: John Moses Browning. With a legacy that spans more than a hundred years, John M. Browning gave us some of the most iconic American firearms. From […]
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Tactical Tendies: The Best Snacks for Range Day
Featured Image courtesy of flickr No one’s going to argue that range days are great. We finally get out of mom’s basement to catch some sun (no Vitamin D deficiencies here!), practice firearm skills, and sometimes even interact with other human beings. But in the same way that a gun is just an expensive paperweight […]
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SDI Named a Purple Heart Institution by the Department of Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart
As part of and in recognition of SDI’s passionate service to the veteran community, especially to those who have been wounded in the service of our country, Sonoran Desert Institute has been named a Purple Heart Institution by the Department of Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart. SDI honored those who have been wounded […]
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How I Built a Private Gun Range
Growing up near my grandparents’ farm had its many advantages. As a kid, I could go fishing whenever I wanted, I learned to drive a tractor at a young age, and my grandparents loved to spoil their grandchildren! At 14 years old, I expressed my deep love for firearms. Not only did I love breaking […]
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Four Pieces of Equipment I Never Go to the Range Without
Besides the blatantly obvious, I never go to the range without these four pieces of equipment. Most gun ranges won’t allow you on the range without hearing protection and eye protection for safety reasons. The other two items, a spotting scope, and screwdriver are for convenience. Hearing Protection My grandpa grew up running an open […]
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Grow and scale your business with a custom-made, branded training program with easily accessible online education for your users. Branded Training Center to match your company website with easy online access Site hosting, storage, user administration, content management, & updates provided by SDI Concept to completion, courses developed to meet learning goals Optional custom CGI […]
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Why the 30-30 Winchester May Be Antiquated, But Still Effectual
Any debate about the quintessential American hunting rifle would be incomplete without a mention of a lever-action rifle chambered in .30-30 Winchester. The .30-30 was originally known as the .30-30 WCF (Winchester Centerfire Cartridge), which indicated that the round had a .30 caliber bullet sitting in front of 30 grains of then-new smokeless powder. Debuting […]
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From My Own Personal Stash – the M1A Review
Image courtesy of IV8888 Everyone has an AR these days. Meanwhile, countless gun hipsters consider themselves “AK guys” (including the editor, who’s just now seeing this). Those two categories seem so all-encompassing that they don’t seem to leave much room for anything else. In truth, countless unique firearms exist, each with their own unique histories, […]
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5 Things Every New Business Owner Should Know About SEO for Their Blog
Are you an entrepreneur who’s just getting your new business off the ground? If so, you need to know about SEO. Short for Search Engine Optimization, SEO is a critical make-or-break factor in any online business. In this post, we’ll cover five things that every new business owner should know about SEO for their blog. […]
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The Great Firearm Debates Part II: 9mm vs. .45 ACP!
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Statement from SDI President Traci Lee Regarding Events in Afghanistan
Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed the chaotic events in Afghanistan. This situation has caused heartbreak and confusion for so many current and former service members and their families, military-connected students, and SDI faculty and staff, and we are all processing these events in our own way. SDI’s culture and values are largely […]
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How Close Are We to a Complete Smart Scope Takeover?
Scopes, like everything else, are constantly advancing and improving. The firearms industry is beginning to see scopes with smart ballistic technology, which is, to use a technical term, pretty dang cool. These scopes can capture environmental factors as well as distance and provide an immediate firing solution. This scope technology is relatively new and has […]
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On K31s, Sporterizing, and Buffalo Targets at 1.27 Miles
Featured image courtesy of Bouterolle My introduction to the K31 was back around 2009-10. My brother purchased one at the Oklahoma City Gun Show and wouldn’t shut up about how accurate and amazing the rifle was. After watching Erick and Ernie’s videos, I now am convinced that my brother wasn’t just blowing smoke. Let’s take […]
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Is Full-Auto Controllable?
Featured Image courtesy of our friends at Hickok45 “Full Auto”, or “Fully Automatic” are terms that are thrown around with wanton abandon in this day and age. Many folks are only familiar with full auto firearms through video games and movies. While some of those folks have fired a full auto firearm, most haven’t. I […]
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SDI Grad Opinion: The Best Glock You Can Own
Yes, you read that title correctly. In the next few minutes, I will lay out my argument for the Glock 23 as being the best Glock to own. So, without further ado, let’s get into it. Back about ten years ago, I got my first Glock. It was a police trade-in model 22. I picked […]
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SDI Affiliate Brandon Herrera Presents: How to Break an AK With Mud
Mud tests, torture tests – they are all pretty fun to watch. Today we get to see one of YouTube’s finest and SDI partner, Brandon Herrera, do a pretty thorough mud test on an AK. Please note: here’s your Explicit Language Warning – viewer discretion is advised! Brandon revisited an old classic test of the […]
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Carlos Hathcock, Part II: Deployment
Carlos Hathcock: the man, the myth, the legend. I remember reading about this USMC sniper’s accomplishments back when I was in high school and being thoroughly enamored. His wartime resume likens him to some sort of Rambo/Chuck Norris hybrid. Is that a joke? Yes. Is it also kind of true? …Maybe. Here are some highlights […]
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SDI Faculty Presents: Long Range Tech
Image Courtesy of our fantastic resource partners at Vortex Optics Technology has changed long range shooting forever and has allowed targets to be engaged on a more consistent basis at further distances. It can be a heck of a lot of on-target “bang” for the buck, if you choose to invest in the right tech. […]
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Medal of Honor Highlight: Lucian Adams
World War II saw its share of heroes. Some of those heroes went unnamed in the annals of history, but many of them were recorded for us. Today we will take a look at one of those recorded heroes and perhaps catch a glimpse of what he went through and what went through his head. […]
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In Remembrance of D-Day
Launched in 1944, Operation Overlord was planned as a way to push the Nazi army out of France and to get allied boots on the ground in Europe. The Nazis had taken over Europe and had no intention of yielding any territory. Operation Overlord was planned to make them yield turf, anyway. While allied troops […]
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Furthest Confirmed Rifle Elimination with McMillan Rifle
Image courtesy of MathKnight In 2009 a British sniper set the furthest confirmed kill. He eliminated a Taliban fighter at 2,475 meters and no one thought this record could be broken. That was until a Canadian soldier shattered that record by eliminating an ISIS member at over 3,540 meters. That’s 2.2 miles, my friends. This […]
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The Firearms Industry Needs Future Professionals Like You!
A reported 8.4 million new firearms owners made their first purchase last year.* The industry needs educated, hard-working professionals now! At Sonoran Desert Institute, we know how passionate fans of firearms education are when it comes to advancing the firearms industry, and we can’t wait to have you become a part of the SDI family. Learn […]
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Concealed Nation
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Found Wreckage May Shed Light on Missing 1945 Aircraft Patrol
Tonight, an unsolved mystery…
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America Finally Gets National WWI Memorial
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress War of Worlds April 6th, 1917. The United States Congress responds to Woodrow Wilson’s request with a declaration of war against Germany with what would prove to be one of the ugliest wars in history. With the initial drafting over 2.8 million men, the US was sending over […]
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Check Out SDI’s First-Ever “Civics Corner” Featuring the Dean of the School of Firearms Technology, Jarred McNeely!
Hello to all of our SDI students, grads, and friends, Welcome to our inaugural “Civics Corner,” a recurring, ad-hoc series with the intent of keeping our SDI family informed and supported on legislative, regulatory and industry issues. Today’s goal is to provide you with information to help you contact your government officials about the issues […]
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1915 Chauchat: Revolutionary or Rubbish
Image courtesy of Oberst 2013 Growing up in the ’90s, reliable sources of firearm information were scarce. Guns and Ammo, American Rifleman, and Tales of the Gun on the History Channel are about all I can recall. Diversity of opinion was rare, and one thing they seemingly all agreed on was that the 1915 Chauchaut […]
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Inside the MP5, the History and Function of Roller-Delay
Featured Image Courtesy of U.S. Patent Office, drawing by Theodore Koch All information in this article is taken from Forgottenweapons.com, and please click any of the links below for detailed descriptions of operating systems and weapons by the gun guru himself, Ian McCullom! Developed in the 1960s by Heckler and Koch, the Maschinenpistole 5 (MP5) […]
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The Ma Deuce: Breaking Down the Browning M2
The M2 also provides a semi-automatic setting, which, coupled with its closed-bolt operation, allows for astounding accuracy!
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The Three Types of Firearms Purchasers
When it comes to firearms (ARs especially), in my experience, there are three types of purchasers. You have the type who wants the cheapest equipment they can find, those that want the most expensive equipment they can find, and you have a third group who wants the best “bang” for the buck. There are plenty […]
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From an SDI Instructor: How to Zero In Your Rifle
Zeroing a rifle can seem like a complex task, but with a few considerations the process can go from a guessing game to a relatively smooth experience!
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Military Awards New Contract for Sniper Rifle
Introducing: the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) MK 22.
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Meet Student Veteran of the Quarter: Branden Paquette!
Brenden’s experience in the Marine Corps fueled his curiosity about firearms and their functionality after handling heavy and light firearms such as the M2 .50 cal, the M240B, and the M16A4. This curiosity created the determination to reach his goal of becoming a gunsmith.
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Military Appreciation Month and Military Holidays!
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Help Grow The Firearms Industry
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Firearms College
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From Our Grad Corner: How to Pack Your Range Bag
“On the two-hour drive to the range, you went over your build in your mind, mentally checking every screw and detent, making sure that nothing was overlooked. The range is relatively empty and you settle in at your preferred bench at the far side of the range. That’s when it hits… you forgot your mags.”
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SDI’s Parent Company Receives Gold Medallion Award from HIREVets
Only 675 companies were awarded this recognition in the United States, and SDI was one of 13 employers in Arizona to receive it!
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On Carrying Armed in National Parks
Editor’s Note: Sonoran Desert Institute is not in any way, shape, or form a source for legal counsel. Articles of this nature are for entertainment purposes only. Readers and responsibly-armed citizens should all conduct their own research regarding any legal questions, or consult with a legal expert. Many law-abiding Americans carry firearms every day for […]
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SDI Graduate Feature: Joseph O’Connor, Now an SDI Team Member!
“If someone was considering SDI as an option, I’d say, ‘Go for it!’”
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Official State Firearms!
Why wouldn’t states have an official firearm? We’ve got state birds, state flowers – and firearms are such a vital part of American culture!
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The Evolution of Firearms With SDI Master Gunsmith Kip Carpenter!
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Military History Series Launch!
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All Things Pistol Caliber Carbine
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Marcus Kahn, Modern Spartan Systems, and Their Revolutionary Product!
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SDI Talk With Double Vet Caleb Downing!
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