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Ryan Busse was raised near the Kansas homestead of his great-great-grandfather. He grew up using guns and working on the family ranch, where his father taught him how to hunt and shoot. In 1995 Busse began a career in the shooting sports industry and for most of the next twenty-five years served as vice president of sales at Kimber, one of the largest and most influential firearms companies in the country. Busse directed the annual sales of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of high-quality guns and was nominated several times by industry colleagues for the prestigious Shooting Industry Person of the Year Award—the same award presented to Charlton Heston, Bill Ruger, and NRA chief Wayne LaPierre. For much of his life, Busse has also bee ...more

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Gunfight by Ryan Busse
"An insightful look at the insidious power of the NRA from a former gun industry exec - who continues to be a hunter and a voice for conservation in MT."
Gunfight by Ryan Busse
"Essential reading for those who have difficulty understanding the rampant gun culture in America of the last decade(s) and the rise of military grade weapons in the hands of ‘couch commandos’. I am grateful for this testimony which was genuine and we" Read more of this review »
Gunfight by Ryan Busse
"An enlightening read for anyone trying to gain a better understanding of the NRA and how they've dismantled the ability for our society to have an actual discussion on the realities of our gun problem.

I appreciate Busse's ability for self reflection " Read more of this review »
Gunfight by Ryan Busse
"eye opener

I have been of the opinion that trying to talk to someone on the radical right about gun ownership would be futile. After reading this book I have changed my mind completely. I own guns. I have shot my entire life and will continue to do so" Read more of this review »
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