Hunting Hunter Spotlight: Chris Barrett Candice Horner August 21, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Photo credit: Paulo Rubio In preparation for CARNIVORE 2 hitting stands on August 24th, we're featuring hunters who share our passion for everything that leads up to putting food on the table. We welcome the hard work, accept and learn from errors, and then rejoice when we connect and put game in the freezer. If you're interested in being featured in this Hunter Spotlight series, please email news@recoilnews.com. HUNTER SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS BARRETT RECOIL: Tell us about your first hunt. CB: Dad took me to Catoosa Wildlife Management Area in East Tennessee when I was a little kid. I don’t think dad a owned a traditional “hunting rifle” so we sat quietly in the woods, in full Army camo with an HK 91 rifle. I knew we had a mission and he was the coolest dad ever. RECOIL: What was your favorite hunt and why? CB: Like so many hunters, Africa changed my life or at least my perspective of hunting. The abundance of game, the endless plains, the sunsets, the people. The hunting tested skills I do not get use at home; spotting, long distance stalks, shooting over tall grass supported by sticks. Nothing is wasted in Africa and we enjoyed what we killed at the dinner table every night. The people I met there and the friends I shared the experience with will never be forgotten. RECOIL: What is the one piece of gear is your “must-need” for every hunt (other than your weapon)? CB: Swarovski Binos! Animals have far-superior detection capabilities. I will never hunt without my binoculars. RECOIL: Is there anything else you would like included, i.e. public lands, types of hunting, etc… or anything you're passionate about? CB: I own a beautiful piece of land at home in Tennessee. Protecting and improving the habitat there is one of the most rewarding things I get to do. I’m very proud of the place and it makes my happy to see friends and family enjoy it. On top of all that, it is my own private proving grounds for the rifles we develop at Barrett. Or couldn’t get much better. Keep up with Chris Barrett: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgbarrett Keep up with Barrett: Online: https://barrett.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrettfirearms/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barrett.net Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
