Justin Hunold
Justin Hunold is a firearms writer and lifelong shooter who spent more than ten years behind the gun counter at Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods, helping thousands of customers — first-time handgun buyers, everyday concealed carriers, hunters, competitive shooters, and law enforcement officers — find the firearm and gear that actually fit their needs.
Justin Hunold at the CYA Supply Co. booth at SHOT Show
Those counter conversations still shape everything he writes. Rather than repeating specifications or manufacturer claims, every article starts from the questions real buyers ask:
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Which handgun is right for me?
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Is the extra capacity worth the additional size?
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Which holster is comfortable enough to carry every single day?
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What trade-offs should I expect before spending my money?
Justin has written CYA Supply Co.'s buying guides and comparisons since 2022. He works directly with the CYA team in San Antonio, test-fitting the optic, light, and magazine setups covered in these guides against CYA's own Boltaron Construction — so when an article says a Holosun 507K clears a particular holster, that fit has been physically confirmed, not assumed.
Beyond the counter, Justin is an avid hunter with decades of experience running handguns, rifles, and shotguns across recreational shooting, concealed carry, and North American big game hunting. He evaluates firearms, optics, holsters, and ammunition with an emphasis on reliability and long-term usability rather than trends.
Editorial approach. The best firearms content educates rather than persuades. When comparing pistols, the goal is never to crown a universal "winner" — it's to explain which gun serves which shooter, carry style, and budget, the same way an honest counter salesman would.
Justin is also President of Answer Analytics, where he develops educational content for companies across the firearms, hunting, and outdoor industries, and he is an active member of the NRA and Gun Owners of America.
Find him on Instagram: @jshunold