Mike Searson is a veteran writer who began his career in firearms at the Camp Pendleton School for Destructive Boys at age 17. An industry icon respected by many, feared by more than a few, and beloved of his comrades (no homo), he has worked in the firearms industry his entire life. He has been writing about guns and knives for numerous publications and consulting with the film industry on weapons since rough drafts were edited on a dot matrix printer - all while working as a gunsmith and ballistician. His technical firearm and blade analyses have appeared in hundreds of magazines and sites across the industry, including such prominent features in RECOIL Magazine, Blade, SWAT, Concealed Carry, and Gun Digest. Though seemingly a surly curmudgeon shy a few chromosomes at first meeting, Searson is actually far less of a dick and at least a little smarter than most of the Mad Duo’s minions. He is rightfully considered to be not just good company, but actually fit for polite company as well. That said, he has never forgotten his roots as a rifleman trained to kill people and break things. In fact, if you look closely you’ll see his knuckles are still quite scabbed over from dragging the ground. You can learn more about him on his website or follow him on Twitter, @MikeSearson.