Shooting and Traveling Thoughts

2010-01-25T15:16:00.001-08:00

Shot Show went amazing! Getting the new company going this week. Check the new website at http://ping.fm/UAFto its underconstruction

2010-01-21T14:52:00.001-08:00

We will be at tactical solutions booth at 330 today then JP at 4. Come and say hi!

2010-01-20T13:59:00.001-08:00

Go to Aimpoint's booth 11521 and see the new Towner 500 by Predator Tactical! Ask them about it!

2010-01-20T13:34:00.001-08:00

Day 2 photos from the Shot Show are upl go to http://ping.fm/5GVq0

2010-01-20T09:45:00.001-08:00

The Magpul party was off the hook last night! Thanks to the crew for getting us in! Check out Magpuls products at http://magpul.com/

2010-01-19T10:45:00.001-08:00

First day of Shot Show! Woot! Hope to catch up with everyone! Photo video links will be at http://ping.fm/npo6l

2010-01-18T17:39:00.001-08:00

New photo's from last weeks training and Media Day at the Shot Show! Check them out at http://ping.fm/K5T13

2010-01-17T13:22:00.001-08:00

On the road to the Shot Show! If you going and want to say hi, meet up or do dinner, text or call me (602) 652-2864 - will be there Sun/Sun

2010-01-16T08:27:00.001-08:00

One of my Mil friends has started a new record label! All proceeds go to mil charities. Check them out at http://ping.fm/btaYS when you get a chance!

2010-01-16T07:33:00.001-08:00

Thanks to http://ping.fm/2Zo6V for their support of my training and our military! Check out their site! Great products, great people!

2010-01-15T17:29:00.001-08:00

86,000 rounds of 556 and 9, 12 broken berettas, 5 broken M4's, and one toasted Eotech. What a week of training in Louisianna!

2010-01-09T00:24:00.001-08:00

Check out Chuck's new facebook page for his company ShootersConnection! http://ping.fm/Klbvu

2010-01-04T20:44:00.001-08:00

Go BSU! What a game!

2010-01-02T16:41:00.001-08:00

Saddle ranch Scottsdale for the ufc fight at 7!

2009-12-31T17:17:00.001-08:00

Happy New Years! Going to Saddle Ranch Scottsdale from 7-9 then the http://ping.fm/9I3HC for the ball drop! Have a safe one!

2009-12-31T10:51:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone! Especially our troops and contractors in harms way!

2009-12-29T20:07:00.001-08:00

Everyone has to check out the photos and story from the range yesterday! Awesome! http://ping.fm/IGoLP

2009-12-29T13:42:00.001-08:00

Burkett Off-Set Mounts are in stock at Brownells. Will be back in stock at MattBurkett.com early next week.

2009-12-25T16:25:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to all our boys and girls overseas. Thank you for all that you are doing for our country! Stay Safe and come home soon!

2009-12-25T12:58:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to all my family, friends and fans! Love all of you and hope today brings you everything you wished for!

2009-12-24T21:48:00.001-08:00

At Mazelpalooza believe it or not! The W is rockin it out in Scottsdale!

2009-12-21T08:39:00.001-08:00

Back home after a great time in Chicago once again! In AZ till JAN!

2009-12-16T13:45:00.001-08:00

Back in Chicago till Sunday!

2009-12-14T08:40:00.001-08:00

Back in AZ for 72 hours. Then, guess where again? Yep, Chicago!

2009-12-09T13:40:00.001-08:00

Just landed in windy and friggin cold Chicago! Drop me a call if you want to meet up. Not here very long but still might be able to say hi!

2009-12-02T15:19:00.001-08:00

Check out MGM Targets monthly special! http://ping.fm/OfZqm A great company with awesome targets!

2009-11-30T03:59:00.001-08:00

On the way back to AZ for a few days! Direct flight on Frontier, 1:20 mins! Great airline too!

2009-11-28T16:55:00.001-08:00

Going to the Avalanche vs. Wild game in Denver thanks to Mark P from http://entropyec.com with Jim/Nancy from Firebird prec!

2009-11-28T09:35:00.001-08:00

Shooting an Uspsa match at Aurora Gun Club in CO!

2009-11-26T22:38:00.001-08:00

Black Friday sale ENDS @6PM CST http://ping.fm/9kjSH ALL Burkett DVDs $199.95 including S&H anywhere in the world! PSV 1-8 and IPSC Strat!

2009-11-26T12:23:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, especially our troops overseas! Stay safe!

2009-11-16T18:41:00.001-08:00

Check out the fund raiser from Larue Tactical. http://ping.fm/FaZkw

2009-11-16T14:59:00.001-08:00

We are working to resolve a user registration issue at http://ping.fm/orDB2 Please call in your order or use the contact form.

2009-11-13T20:40:00.001-08:00

Heading to http://ping.fm/ugnQZ for their grand opening of the new night club AIRIA. Look for photos tomorrow!

2009-11-12T16:38:00.001-08:00

Meeting with Ryan Mogel at Salty Senorita's in Scottsdale.! A computer chip designer and a magician on the side.

2009-11-10T18:34:00.001-08:00

At dinner with Wes Doss talking about the 1" to 100 yard conference next August. http://ping.fm/rdSrt Check it out!

2009-11-06T18:08:00.001-08:00

Black Friday Sale! Use coupon code 15 for a 15% discount! Http://www.mattburkett.com

2009-10-30T16:57:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! Back in AZ. More big news coming soon!

2009-10-24T13:13:00.001-07:00

Heading to Vegas for the night.

2009-10-20T22:42:00.001-07:00

Back home in Arizona!

2009-10-19T18:24:00.001-07:00

Stuck in NYC on a layover. Happy about it though! Get to see my friends tonight! Give me a shout if your in town and want to hang out.

2009-10-19T04:47:00.001-07:00

Class went great in Hampden! Can't wait to get their reviews! On the way back to AZ for a couple of days. See you on the range sometime!

2009-10-16T11:59:00.001-07:00

Yeah! Another Dash! But now for an hour and a half! Woot! Can't wait to see everyone in the morning at the class. :-)

2009-10-16T09:30:00.001-07:00

On a Dash 8-100 from Philly to NYC and finally the class in ME! This plane only has 36 seats. Look it up. Wish me luck!

2009-10-13T12:32:00.001-07:00

Correction on that last post! Class is on the weekend in Hampden Maine 17/18. Sorry for any confusion. :-)

2009-10-13T08:42:00.001-07:00

There are still a few slots available for the Hampden, Maine class this weekend! Get signed up at http://ping.fm/sHYa0

2009-10-07T17:00:00.001-07:00

LEO Gear is a new distributor of my products and services! Check out their website at: http://www.leogear.com

2009-10-06T08:02:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Nordic Components for getting on the Ruger 10-22 at the factory level! Check it out! http://ping.fm/ATnno

2009-10-01T12:40:00.001-07:00

Yeah, home in AZ! Took MMA fighter Dan BigHouse to SGC! He got to blast away with the MP5 and a Wilson .45! Great guy! http://ping.fm/aOmoR

2009-09-29T10:50:00.001-07:00

Okay a plane this small leaving Bismarck, ND is cool when you own it. NOT when you paid for a ticket!

2009-09-27T21:07:00.001-07:00

Dave Re (a long time close friend and student) of http://ping.fm/4ONkd won the NM Sectional! Way to go Dave!!

2009-09-26T19:12:00.001-07:00

Made it into Carpio, ND just fine. Needed a laugh after a long travel day. http://ping.fm/rbmOA OMFG awesome doesn't describe it

2009-09-26T06:06:00.001-07:00

On the plane on the way to ND back in the office on Tuesday take care all and good luck at any comps this weekend.

2009-09-24T10:56:00.001-07:00

Due to a death in the family, the class in Hampden, Maine has to be moved to the 17,18th of October. Sorry for any difficulties.

2009-09-22T19:56:00.001-07:00

My Grandma, Gladys Lee just passed away. One of the only people in the world I know thats going to Heaven. Your going to be missed.

2009-09-21T22:37:00.001-07:00

Check out the photo's from Durka Durka of the USPSA Production Nat's! Awesome job!!
http://ping.fm/qxVm2

2009-09-21T11:28:00.001-07:00

Getting ready to fly back to AZ from TX. What a great weekend! Thanks to Kevin, JPRifles, Larue, trijicon, Schmidt, DPMS, and Tiger Valley. More pics are upped btw.

2009-09-20T10:14:00.001-07:00

Finished 4th team out of 38 got a DPMS rifle and Kevin got a leopold Mark4. Not bad zeroing a stage! Only seven stages. Thanks Tiger Valley!

2009-09-19T20:48:00.001-07:00

Day one of the match is over, 19 more photo's of prep and of the first match day were added.
http://ping.fm/y9kCL

2009-09-17T21:26:00.001-07:00

Photo's from my TX trip I am currently on over at Kevin's new ranch. Check them out at http://ping.fm/BNoBP

2009-09-17T06:27:00.001-07:00

On Southwest Air heading to Dallas to kick it with Kevin "Hollywood" Elpers and shoot a match at http://ping.fm/9jQJI have a great weekend everyone!

2009-09-16T10:32:00.001-07:00

Guess I'm going to have to stop posting all that stuff now since if appears they are collecting an enemies list. http://ping.fm/dA20Y

2009-09-15T19:34:00.001-07:00

In his first article for MattBurkett.com, Matt C. marched on Washington, DC Sept. 12th! Check it out on my site http://ping.fm/uK5Pp

2009-09-15T14:10:00.001-07:00

OMG!! 4th video being released on Acorn right now on Fox's G. Beck show!!!

2009-09-15T13:29:00.001-07:00

Still a few slots available for the class in Hampden, ME. Sept This will be the only East Coast class for this year. Sept 26/27 http://ping.fm/ap7sv

2009-09-14T19:01:00.001-07:00

The photo's tell it all. Who do you want taking care of the country?
http://ping.fm/qSlEt

2009-09-11T18:48:00.001-07:00

If your American need to see this video! So brilliant I have posted it on my front page of my website. Check it out: http://ping.fm/tYH2I

2009-09-11T12:26:00.001-07:00

Why is being RIGHT extreme? Why is the country being divided? Is it on purpose? An article to read: http://ping.fm/k9gLX

2009-09-08T17:51:00.001-07:00

Ok, here we go! Remember my pings a month ago? http://ping.fm/suCuM that and http://ping.fm/Sx3ok

2009-08-27T11:54:00.001-07:00

Check out the brand new DR Performance Practice Deck 1.0 in my store! This deck is very cool! Stop being bored at the range! http://ping.fm/JaKCS

2009-08-26T11:48:00.001-07:00

Ecom issues are fixed! BTW for the 5 days get 20% discount off of my DVDs - code: mattshappy Check out the store at http://www.mattburkett.com/shop-online

2009-08-18T10:35:00.001-07:00

Some days just need some levity! http://ping.fm/iTrri
and http://ping.fm/xxJtM
Enjoy them! Back to work for me.

2009-08-17T10:29:00.001-07:00

Love him or hate him, Ted Nugent has it right on the concealed carry and the Second Amendment! http://ping.fm/f9whW

2009-08-15T16:59:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Brian G. for the best/ironic Bday present - a touch up car paint pen in the correct color! BTW another great site http://ping.fm/fEwdo

2009-08-13T16:46:00.001-07:00

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes! Heading to Saddle Ranch to watch the Cardinals. Join up if you get a chance.

2009-08-12T14:21:00.001-07:00

Didn't we have a war over States rights awhile back? TN and MT residents pay attention to this one. http://ping.fm/LxFsg

2009-08-12T09:49:00.001-07:00

SLPC report: every one in the US that is conservative (NRA members are included) is a militia/hate party member. WOW http://ping.fm/Gl1Q8

2009-08-12T08:34:00.001-07:00

Have you ever really understood the US Dollar and our economy? Here is a crash course that may scare the heck out of you. http://ping.fm/fjZCv

2009-08-11T09:49:00.001-07:00

Okay, if this doesn't scare the sh*t out of you - you must be muslim. http://ping.fm/4Hi5Y

2009-08-05T22:03:00.001-07:00

If a big label doesn't pick up the band halestorm I would be stunned! I have heard at least three #1 future GLOBAL hits tonight! WOW!

2009-08-05T19:53:00.001-07:00

Omfg this cracks me up! http://ping.fm/bpl78

2009-08-05T15:20:00.001-07:00

You gotta love it! Finally people are catching on so much that even liberal news outlets are covering it! http://ping.fm/w1zl4

2009-07-30T15:11:00.001-07:00

Check it out! Practical Pistol Class announcement in Maine, Sept. 26/27th. Register at http://ping.fm/4o83Z

2009-07-30T12:24:00.001-07:00

If you get a chance, please stop by Ian's new holster website. He does a great job on his products! http://ping.fm/8RJ87

2009-07-30T02:15:00.001-07:00

Thanks everyone, she is at home from the hospital on some pain meds and recovering. :-)

2009-07-29T17:20:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine, Briell, is in the hospital in a lot of pain please send any prayers or wishes you can her way.

2009-07-19T11:06:00.001-07:00

Modifying the CSS on my site to make it cleaner and get more info on one page. Yep, a PIA and I'm a geek! LOL http://ping.fm/le4ji

2009-07-16T15:57:00.001-07:00

New rifle on the way from CheyTac! Check it out http://ping.fm/Zr9cB :-) It and Hornady ammo, a winning combo!

2009-07-15T17:38:00.001-07:00

Yep it's a 116 degrees. Was bitching about it then realized a I'm a jerk. It's 120-130 in parts of Iraq and Afghanistan for our troops and I'm not wearing 40-60 LCD of kit. I'm a pussy.

2009-07-13T10:52:00.001-07:00

Most seem to forget that we are in Afghanistan fighting a war. Please check out http://ping.fm/PyF3r his travels really help bring it home.

2009-07-04T15:16:00.001-07:00

Happy independence day! Thanks to all the guys and gals in the military for the freedom we get to celebrate today!

2009-06-27T15:33:00.001-07:00

At the Mondrian pool party! Damn its going off!

2009-06-23T13:59:00.001-07:00

Importing the helmetcam footage from the MGM Ironman. Wow, looks like Doom the video game!

2009-06-21T09:12:00.001-07:00

Happy Fathers Day! Hope it is the best one so far!

2009-06-18T13:02:00.001-07:00

Back in AZ after 1100 miles! Spent time with Vince from http://ping.fm/11BH6 and the guys at http://cheytac.com/ wow the new 375 CheyTac is awesome!

2009-06-16T12:01:00.001-07:00

What an amazing morning - taught a promo class (LE) in Sun Valley area and Scott Glenn stopped by to train with us. Great guy! http://ping.fm/sOfRM

2009-06-13T21:25:00.001-07:00

7th win at Ironman won a POF6.8! Thanks to MGM,JP,LARUE,

2009-06-13T04:43:00.001-07:00

Off for the last day of the ironman! Match has been running pretty smoothly. Will tweet results later today. Haven't had net access foe the whole match.

2009-06-11T11:04:00.001-07:00

Two stages down and on helmet cam! Match is running well can't wait to shoot some more. Will try to get an update out tonight.

2009-06-10T12:04:00.001-07:00

Just got to Idaho! Averaging 72 mph including stops. :-) 120 miles to go.