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Kenzie Fitzpatrick is the Host of the Reticle Up Podcast, a published writer in the industry, a firearms instructor, a professional competitive shooter, and an ambassador for the Second Amendment.

Kenzie has been writing in the firearms industry for over six years and currently contributes to Athlon Outdoors, Widener’s, CrossBreed Holsters, and more coming soon.

She’s been nominated three years in a row in The Gundies Awards for “Most Influential Female of the Year” and “Firearm Instructor of the Year.”

She was selected as a contestant for Season 1 of Gun Talk Media’s Build Box TV Show. She’s also now featured on the Classic Firearms YouTube Channel!

To Speed Up or Slow Down? The Pistol Throttle Control Drill

To Speed Up or Slow Down? The Pistol Throttle Control Drill

Classic Firearms: The New S&W Bodyguard | Finally, A .380 We Would Carry!!

Classic Firearms: The New S&W Bodyguard | Finally, A .380 We Would Carry!!

Shoot with Style & Personality with the LPWS Chiraq 2011 Ported Edition

Shoot with Style & Personality with the LPWS Chiraq 2011 Ported Edition

EDC for Everyone | ft. Kenzie Fitzpatrick

EDC for Everyone | ft. Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Classic Firearms: The Top 5 AR-15s For Competition

Classic Firearms: The Top 5 AR-15s For Competition

Classic Firearms: Bust Your Builds Ep. 8

Classic Firearms: Bust Your Builds Ep. 8

3 Gun Kenzie Talks MPOs | 5.7 Fest

3 Gun Kenzie Talks MPOs | 5.7 Fest

Classic Firearms: The Top 5 Competition Shotguns

Classic Firearms: The Top 5 Competition Shotguns

Thunder Ranch Defensive Shotgun Class: Elite Civilian Training!

Thunder Ranch Defensive Shotgun Class: Elite Civilian Training!

Workhorse to Racehorse: The Langdon Tactical Beretta 92XI Squalo

Workhorse to Racehorse: The Langdon Tactical Beretta 92XI Squalo

Classic Firearms: What Is The Best Comp’d Carry Gun?

Classic Firearms: What Is The Best Comp’d Carry Gun?

CF Clips: The Springfield Prodigy 1911

CF Clips: The Springfield Prodigy 1911

Classic Firearms: What Do We Concealed Carry & How?

Classic Firearms: What Do We Concealed Carry & How?

VIDEO: Workhorse to Racehorse: The Langdon Tactical Beretta 92XI Squalo

VIDEO: Workhorse to Racehorse: The Langdon Tactical Beretta 92XI Squalo

VIDEO: Mastering the Reload with This Dry Fire Pistol Reload Drill

VIDEO: Mastering the Reload with This Dry Fire Pistol Reload Drill

VIDEO: Springfield Prodigy Coyote Brown – Full Review!

VIDEO: Springfield Prodigy Coyote Brown – Full Review!

Thermal Optic Hunting Guide: Breaking Down Going Thermal!

Thermal Optic Hunting Guide: Breaking Down Going Thermal!

TESTED: The Holosun Thermal Fusion Sight

TESTED: The Holosun Thermal Fusion Sight

State of the Second Podcast: So you want to get into the Gun Industry?

State of the Second Podcast: So you want to get into the Gun Industry?

VIDEO: Elevate Your Training With the Visual Barrier Disruption Drill

VIDEO: Elevate Your Training With the Visual Barrier Disruption Drill

Ballistic Data: Best Chronographs for Hunters & Shooters

Ballistic Data: Best Chronographs for Hunters & Shooters

Shooting 101: Pair Long-Range Gear to Activity for Shooting Success

Shooting 101: Pair Long-Range Gear to Activity for Shooting Success

Will You Crack Under the Pressure of the Unloaded Table Start Drill?

Will You Crack Under the Pressure of the Unloaded Table Start Drill?

TESTED: Walther PDP Pro ACRO Delivers Dynamic Performance

TESTED: Walther PDP Pro ACRO Delivers Dynamic Performance

Carbine Entries: Training to Get the Gun Up & Shooting Fast!

Carbine Entries: Training to Get the Gun Up & Shooting Fast!

VIDEO: Master Barricade Training for Match Success!

VIDEO: Master Barricade Training for Match Success!

Triple Trouble Rifle Transitions: How Fast Can You Swing Your Rifle?

Triple Trouble Rifle Transitions: How Fast Can You Swing Your Rifle?

Shotgun Quad Loading: Learn the John Wick Special From 3-Gun!

Shotgun Quad Loading: Learn the John Wick Special From 3-Gun!

IWI Carmel Review

IWI Carmel Review

SHOOTING 101: A Carbine Reload Drill to Get Back in the Fight

SHOOTING 101: A Carbine Reload Drill to Get Back in the Fight

Target Transitions: A Drill Mixing Speed and Accuracy

Target Transitions: A Drill Mixing Speed and Accuracy

5 Mistakes Women Make When Shooting Pistols

5 Mistakes Women Make When Shooting Pistols

The Top 5 Concealed Carry Pistols For Women

The Top 5 Concealed Carry Pistols For Women

What Is The World’s Fastest Shooting Shotgun?

What Is The World’s Fastest Shooting Shotgun?

Precision Rifle Series: Competition Guide

Precision Rifle Series: Competition Guide

Who Will Win In A 3-Gun Competition?

Who Will Win In A 3-Gun Competition?

Finally! Thanks to CANiK, We Get an Affordable TTI Combat Pistol

Finally! Thanks to CANiK, We Get an Affordable TTI Combat Pistol

Smith & Wesson 929: Revolver Review

Smith & Wesson 929: Revolver Review

What Does A 3Gun Loadout For Competition Look Like?

What Does A 3Gun Loadout For Competition Look Like?

Drawing From a Holster Pistol Drill: Draw to First Shot on Target

Drawing From a Holster Pistol Drill: Draw to First Shot on Target

CF Podcast: 3Gun Kenzie | Competitive Shooting & Establishing Credibility As A Woman In The Firearms Industry

CF Podcast: 3Gun Kenzie | Competitive Shooting & Establishing Credibility As A Woman In The Firearms Industry

Training 101: LPVO to Red Dot Rifle Optics Transition Drill

Training 101: LPVO to Red Dot Rifle Optics Transition Drill

One Year of Carrying the IWI Masada Slim

One Year of Carrying the IWI Masada Slim

Meprolight Magnifiers: Get on Target & Transition With Speed!

Meprolight Magnifiers: Get on Target & Transition With Speed!

TESTED: Shooting the IWI Carmel Proved the Total Package

TESTED: Shooting the IWI Carmel Proved the Total Package

Where Our Families Train [WOFT]: The 2024 HKPRO Experience

Where Our Families Train [WOFT]: The 2024 HKPRO Experience

Kimber R7 Mako Tactical, Is It Worth the Hype?

Kimber R7 Mako Tactical, Is It Worth the Hype?

The Best Competition Pistols (Top 5 Fight) – Classic Firearms

The Best Competition Pistols (Top 5 Fight) – Classic Firearms

Steiner Optics T6Xi: Long-Range Optic System Built to Perform

Steiner Optics T6Xi: Long-Range Optic System Built to Perform

Aero Precision Solus Competition: A Race-Ready Precision Rifle!

Aero Precision Solus Competition: A Race-Ready Precision Rifle!

The Springfield Echelon: Testing the New Fighting Standard

The Springfield Echelon: Testing the New Fighting Standard

Competitive Edge: Shooting the CZ Custom Shop A01-SD OR Pistol

Competitive Edge: Shooting the CZ Custom Shop A01-SD OR Pistol

Another GD Podcast – 81. American Gun Culture w/ Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Another GD Podcast – 81. American Gun Culture w/ Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Zero Excuses: Concealed Carry Apparel Options for 2024 Provide Maximum Comfort

Zero Excuses: Concealed Carry Apparel Options for 2024 Provide Maximum Comfort

The Cosaint Arms DFTTFX9 Blends 3D Printing with John Moses Browning’s Design

The Cosaint Arms DFTTFX9 Blends 3D Printing with John Moses Browning’s Design

Secure Your Firearms: 20 Gun Safes and Storage Options from SHOT Show 2024

Secure Your Firearms: 20 Gun Safes and Storage Options from SHOT Show 2024

NEW for 2024: The Best Competition Guns Ready to Race!

NEW for 2024: The Best Competition Guns Ready to Race!

VIDEO: Shooting Walther PDP Match Competition-Ready Pistols

VIDEO: Shooting Walther PDP Match Competition-Ready Pistols

BEST ELECTRONIC IN-EAR PROTECTION FOR SHOOTING

BEST ELECTRONIC IN-EAR PROTECTION FOR SHOOTING

Mythbusting: Cell Phone Stop A Bullet?

Mythbusting: Cell Phone Stop A Bullet?

Taurus GX4 Carry Review

Taurus GX4 Carry Review

Women’s Warrior Wear

Women’s Warrior Wear

Here Piggy, Piggy

Here Piggy, Piggy

My First IDPA Match Shooting Carry Optics

My First IDPA Match Shooting Carry Optics

Federal Action Shotgun Review

Federal Action Shotgun Review

Federal Action Shotgun Ammo Review

Federal Action Shotgun Ammo Review

Athlon Outdoors – November Free Gun Friday

Athlon Outdoors – November Free Gun Friday

She Shield Podcast Guest, Episode 64

She Shield Podcast Guest, Episode 64

Let’s Talk Body Armor!

Let’s Talk Body Armor!

Athlon Outdoors – October Free Gun Friday

Athlon Outdoors – October Free Gun Friday

AktiveBlu: Behind the Lens

AktiveBlu: Behind the Lens

5.11 Tactical Essentials – Women’s Gear for Everyday Carry, Competition, Outdoor Adventure and Travel

5.11 Tactical Essentials – Women’s Gear for Everyday Carry, Competition, Outdoor Adventure and Travel

Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain – Kenzie Fitzpatrick – Time to Reticle Up – Episode 14

Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain – Kenzie Fitzpatrick – Time to Reticle Up – Episode 14

Meeting and Shooting with Jack Carr: Lessons Learned

Meeting and Shooting with Jack Carr: Lessons Learned

Athlon Outdoors – September Free Gun Friday

Athlon Outdoors – September Free Gun Friday

5 Ways to Use the Crossbreed Modular Holster

5 Ways to Use the Crossbreed Modular Holster

Got Game? A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Cranked up for PRS Competition

Got Game? A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Cranked up for PRS Competition

The AK Guy Himself: Brandon Herrera Talks Ak’s And YouTube

The AK Guy Himself: Brandon Herrera Talks Ak’s And YouTube

THE MOTHER-LOVING AK GUY: A casual Q&A with 2A advocate and YouTube icon Brandon Herrera

THE MOTHER-LOVING AK GUY: A casual Q&A with 2A advocate and YouTube icon Brandon Herrera

Athlon Outdoors – August Free Gun Friday

Athlon Outdoors – August Free Gun Friday

SPRINGFIELD PRODIGY REVIEW: A 2011 WUNDERKIND OR MORE OF THE SAME?

SPRINGFIELD PRODIGY REVIEW: A 2011 WUNDERKIND OR MORE OF THE SAME?

How to Educate Gun Owners on the Value of Education – July 2023 Dillon Precision Blue Press Magazine

How to Educate Gun Owners on the Value of Education – July 2023 Dillon Precision Blue Press Magazine

Another G D Podcast: 58. Twisted Barrel Precision Recap – Listen in at the 1:01:35 Mark

Another G D Podcast: 58. Twisted Barrel Precision Recap – Listen in at the 1:01:35 Mark

Getting Started in Cowboy Action Shooting

Getting Started in Cowboy Action Shooting

Athlon Outdoors – July Free Gun Friday

Athlon Outdoors – July Free Gun Friday

Prep & Press Podcast 381: BLAZING A PATH IN FIREARMS MEDIA WITH KENZIE FITZPATRICK

Prep & Press Podcast 381: BLAZING A PATH IN FIREARMS MEDIA WITH KENZIE FITZPATRICK

HOLOSUN 507 COMP REVIEW

HOLOSUN 507 COMP REVIEW

Print, Shoot, Repeat: A serious sit-down with the mysterious 3D Gun Printing interweb sensation

Print, Shoot, Repeat: A serious sit-down with the mysterious 3D Gun Printing interweb sensation

Double Play: Why Springfield’s 4.25 – and 5-inch 1911 DS Prodigy guns are true do-it-alls

Double Play: Why Springfield’s 4.25 – and 5-inch 1911 DS Prodigy guns are true do-it-alls

Well Done Over-Under: Starter shooting sports tips plus a look at CZ’s All-American Blaster

Well Done Over-Under: Starter shooting sports tips plus a look at CZ’s All-American Blaster

Gunday Brunch Podcast 98: Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Gunday Brunch Podcast 98: Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Athlon Outdoors – June Free Gun Friday

Athlon Outdoors – June Free Gun Friday

UUB GEAR UKOALA BAG REVIEW

UUB GEAR UKOALA BAG REVIEW

YIPPEE KI-YAY Celebrate the Old West and make some new friends along the way

YIPPEE KI-YAY Celebrate the Old West and make some new friends along the way

Athlon Outdoors – May Free Gun Friday!

Athlon Outdoors – May Free Gun Friday!

Kenzie Fitzpatrick on the MAC Outdoors with Mia Anstine Podcast

Kenzie Fitzpatrick on the MAC Outdoors with Mia Anstine Podcast

Carolina Classic: How Every Level II Match Should Be Run

Carolina Classic: How Every Level II Match Should Be Run

Athlon Outdoors – April Free Gun Friday!

Athlon Outdoors – April Free Gun Friday!

Ken Rose On His Journey In Shooting: ‘Ego Is Not Your Amigo’

Ken Rose On His Journey In Shooting: ‘Ego Is Not Your Amigo’

My First Training Experience at Gunsite Academy!

My First Training Experience at Gunsite Academy!

How To Build Relationships: Long-Term Industry Connections

How To Build Relationships: Long-Term Industry Connections

Perfect 9mm PCC: Wilson’s new AR9-X Carbine is poised to be a firearm you simply can’t live without

Perfect 9mm PCC: Wilson’s new AR9-X Carbine is poised to be a firearm you simply can’t live without

Bullet Profile: Does it Really Matter?

Bullet Profile: Does it Really Matter?

Walter PDP Review

Walter PDP Review

The Rock Island Armory 5.0: 7 Years in the Making

The Rock Island Armory 5.0: 7 Years in the Making

Athlon Outdoors – March Free Gun Friday!

Athlon Outdoors – March Free Gun Friday!

Custom 30 Super Carry

Custom 30 Super Carry

Speed Up! The SAR USA K-12 Sport X is Bred for Competition

Speed Up! The SAR USA K-12 Sport X is Bred for Competition

Athlon Outdoors – February Free Gun Friday!

Athlon Outdoors – February Free Gun Friday!

Smith & Wesson Equalizer, The Carry Gun to Fit All Hands

Smith & Wesson Equalizer, The Carry Gun to Fit All Hands

7 Ways to Improve Your Shooting in 2023

7 Ways to Improve Your Shooting in 2023

Springfield Prodigy, a Potential Competition Pistol

Springfield Prodigy, a Potential Competition Pistol

Mag Check 1, 2, 1, 2!

Mag Check 1, 2, 1, 2!

Walther PDP Review

Walther PDP Review

Interview with Junior Shooter: Kaylee Shaner

Interview with Junior Shooter: Kaylee Shaner

Athlon Outdoors – January Free Gun Friday!

Athlon Outdoors – January Free Gun Friday!

Passing Down History: The Six-Shot Wheelgun for the Avid American Outdoorsman

Passing Down History: The Six-Shot Wheelgun for the Avid American Outdoorsman

A 3-Gunner’s Dream: The Dark Storm Industries Variant 1 Rifle

A 3-Gunner’s Dream: The Dark Storm Industries Variant 1 Rifle

Setting Up Your Reloading Area

Setting Up Your Reloading Area

Results: 2022 USPSA Area 8 Championship

Results: 2022 USPSA Area 8 Championship

Rising Stars: Meet Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Rising Stars: Meet Kenzie Fitzpatrick

USPSA Area 5 Championship: Every Challenging Target You Can Think Of In One Match

USPSA Area 5 Championship: Every Challenging Target You Can Think Of In One Match

Contestant on Gun Talk Media’s Build Box TV Show

Contestant on Gun Talk Media’s Build Box TV Show

Hammer-Down Practical Shooters: Leading the Way for Indoor USPSA Matches

Hammer-Down Practical Shooters: Leading the Way for Indoor USPSA Matches

Adam Renno: From Anti-Gunner to Firearm Enthusiast

Adam Renno: From Anti-Gunner to Firearm Enthusiast

Gals Day at the Range: USPSA Members Impact Dozens of New Lady Shooters

Gals Day at the Range: USPSA Members Impact Dozens of New Lady Shooters

Mythbusting: Shooting A Deadbolt

Mythbusting: Shooting A Deadbolt

Setting Up Your First Rifle – Modifications and Upgrades That Will Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck

Setting Up Your First Rifle – Modifications and Upgrades That Will Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck

WHAT’S IN YOUR RANGE BAG? Take a page from the shooting sports power couple of Leograndis and Turnbull

WHAT’S IN YOUR RANGE BAG? Take a page from the shooting sports power couple of Leograndis and Turnbull

Creating Your Own Luck w/Kenzie Fitzpatrick – No Excuse to Miss Podcast with Volquartsen Media

Creating Your Own Luck w/Kenzie Fitzpatrick – No Excuse to Miss Podcast with Volquartsen Media

2022 USPSA South Carolina Sectional Includes More Technical Stages, Tough Moving Targets

2022 USPSA South Carolina Sectional Includes More Technical Stages, Tough Moving Targets

Review: Canik SFx Rival 9 mm

Review: Canik SFx Rival 9 mm

Justine Williams: 7-Division USPSA Women’s National Champion

Justine Williams: 7-Division USPSA Women’s National Champion

USPSA Classic Nationals: A Legendary 2022 Competition

USPSA Classic Nationals: A Legendary 2022 Competition

Competitions vs. Real Life: Six Ways Shooting Competitions Can Help Prepare You to Defend Yourself

Competitions vs. Real Life: Six Ways Shooting Competitions Can Help Prepare You to Defend Yourself

Backpacking Concealed: Must-Haves to Survive in the Wilderness While Carrying a Gun

Backpacking Concealed: Must-Haves to Survive in the Wilderness While Carrying a Gun

What’s in Your Range Bag? Youngest Ladies National Champion Morgan Leonhardt shares her guns and gear

What’s in Your Range Bag? Youngest Ladies National Champion Morgan Leonhardt shares her guns and gear

Justine Williams – A Seven-Division Lady National Champion

Justine Williams – A Seven-Division Lady National Champion

Martin & Diego – A Son and Father Duo in the Shooting Sports

Martin & Diego – A Son and Father Duo in the Shooting Sports

South Carolina Sectional – Fast-Paced, Challenging, and a Whole Lot of Fun!

South Carolina Sectional – Fast-Paced, Challenging, and a Whole Lot of Fun!

Real Avid Tools Review

Real Avid Tools Review

Canik SFX Rival – The Last Polymer Pistol You’ll Want to Buy

Canik SFX Rival – The Last Polymer Pistol You’ll Want to Buy

Q&A with Nils Jonasson

Q&A with Nils Jonasson

Classic Nationals – A Legendary 2022 Competition

Classic Nationals – A Legendary 2022 Competition

Competitions vs. Real Life: Six Ways Shooting Competitions Can Help Prepare You to Defend Yourself

Competitions vs. Real Life: Six Ways Shooting Competitions Can Help Prepare You to Defend Yourself

ShoutOut LA: Meet Kenzie Fitzpatrick | Firearms Instructor, Published Writer, and Owner of Reticle Up Marketing

ShoutOut LA: Meet Kenzie Fitzpatrick | Firearms Instructor, Published Writer, and Owner of Reticle Up Marketing

The Gathering Outdoor Show Returns For Successful Second Year

The Gathering Outdoor Show Returns For Successful Second Year

Listen to the Reticle Up Podcast Hosted by 3 Gun Kenzie

Listen to the Reticle Up Podcast Hosted by 3 Gun Kenzie

Hunters HD Gold From a Personal Need to a Competitor’s Solution

Hunters HD Gold From a Personal Need to a Competitor’s Solution

Listen to Kenzie on the Behind the Lens Podcast Hosted by Hunters HD Gold

Listen to Kenzie on the Behind the Lens Podcast Hosted by Hunters HD Gold

How 5 Bullets Led to a Life of Inspiration

How 5 Bullets Led to a Life of Inspiration

Morgan Leonhardt, Accomplishing the Impossible at 14

Morgan Leonhardt, Accomplishing the Impossible at 14

AmericanFirearms.org

AmericanFirearms.org

Read Kenzie's blogs on AmericanFirearms.org

CrossBreed Holsters

CrossBreed Holsters

Read more of Kenzie's articles on CrossBreed Holsters' Blog

USPSA Area 6 Championship

USPSA Area 6 Championship

The Gathering Sponsored by Palmetto State Armory, Hosted by Clinton House Plantation

The Gathering Sponsored by Palmetto State Armory, Hosted by Clinton House Plantation

2022 USPSA Red Hill Tactical Alabama Sectional

2022 USPSA Red Hill Tactical Alabama Sectional

Kenzie Guest Appears on Manny Talks Shooting Podcast

Kenzie Guest Appears on Manny Talks Shooting Podcast

Widener’s

Widener’s

Read more articles by Kenzie on Wideners.com

Kenzie Fitzpatrick Nominated in The Gundies Awards

Kenzie Fitzpatrick Nominated in The Gundies Awards