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Land Navigation Handbook by Ryan M. Cleckner (coming soon)

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    Life skills for boys, taught the way a good dad would: manners, first aid, cars, leadership, accountability, and toughness.

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    Taught From Experience.

    NorthShadow is built by Ryan Cleckner — former Army Ranger sniper and longtime precision rifle instructor, attorney, and author. The mission is simple: share useful knowledge, help people build real skills, and encourage a higher standard.

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