Megyn Kelly Trains on Shawn Ryan's Private Gun Range
Megyn Kelly receives firearms training from Shawn Ryan at his private gun range, shooting both a suppressed Sig Sauer P365 Macro pistol and a 300 Blackout rifle. Ryan coaches her through proper grip, breathing, and trigger technique at distances ranging from 15 to 100 yards. Kelly performs surprisingly well, hitting targets at 75 and 100 yards despite being a beginner.
Summary
The session begins with Shawn Ryan introducing Megyn Kelly to her gift: a Sig Sauer P365 Macro equipped with a Sig ModX suppressor provided by Silencer Shop. Ryan immediately begins coaching Kelly on fundamental shooting techniques, emphasizing a slow trigger pull to avoid flinching, which he explains causes rounds to go low. Kelly quickly demonstrates aptitude, stacking rounds on the same target at close range.
The session then progresses to longer distances, moving from close range to 75 yards. Ryan mentions that Tucker Carlson was unable to hit targets at this distance, which motivates Kelly. She struggles initially with the red dot sight obscuring the target at distance, and Ryan adjusts the dot brightness to help her acquire the target more clearly. After some adjustments to her grip — particularly having her cinch her thumbs together — Kelly manages to hit what appears to be a 100-yard target while aiming for 75, which Ryan celebrates.
The training then transitions to rifle shooting with a suppressed 300 Blackout, which Ryan describes as having minimal noise and virtually no recoil. Ryan coaches Kelly on proper rifle stance, emphasizing leaning into the rifle rather than leaning back, and using a tripod for stability. Kelly takes to the rifle quickly, finding it easier than the pistol. She eventually switches to a rifle with a magnifier optic, successfully double-tapping a 100-yard target.
Throughout the session, there is casual banter, including Kelly joking about turning politicians' microphones off during debates as a different kind of adrenaline rush. The session ends with Kelly expressing how empowered the experience made her feel, and Ryan and his team humorously expressing enthusiasm about being prepared for any threat.
Key Insights
- Ryan explains that a slow trigger pull is critical for accuracy because anticipating the shot causes the shooter to flinch, sending rounds low and off-target — a foundational principle he emphasizes repeatedly throughout the session.
- Ryan notes he is already deaf from his years of professional firearms use, explaining why he does not wear hearing protection during the session while Kelly does.
- Ryan describes the suppressed 300 Blackout rifle as having virtually no recoil and being extremely quiet, positioning it as an ideal firearm for someone new to rifles — and Kelly immediately confirms this, calling it easier than the pistol.
- Kelly inadvertently hits what Ryan believes is a 100-yard target while aiming at 75 yards, and Ryan encourages her to claim the achievement and attempt the 100-yard targets intentionally.
- Ryan references Tucker Carlson's inability to hit 75-yard targets as a motivational benchmark for Kelly, framing the long-distance shooting challenge in competitive, humorous terms.
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