Meadow Ridge Firearms Training

15/04/2026

Co-teaching with another great instructor! Sign up soon!

We are offering a Basic Pistol training on April 25th. There’s been some interest in a ladies only course. We can do that if we get 5 ladies signed up. If not, will be open to anyone. Contact Andy's Armory and Adventure to register or if questions. (Next basic training course will not be until May 30th)

25/03/2026

You know the feeling! Let's get you shooting safely! Give me a call.

25/03/2026

Interesting article!

How frequently should you clean your gun?

This was the question posed to American Rifleman by two brothers, both of whom own identical Re*****on 700 rifles chambered in .22-250 Rem. One cleans every time he shoots, the other cleans every 100 rounds. Who do you think is right?

Read our answer in the comments. 👇

02/03/2026

Celebrating my 5th year in business. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

15/02/2026

Great morning to shoot with friends at Ankeny Ikes Steel Challenge!

26/01/2026

The NRA’s Women on Target® program is built around developing the whole shooter.

Instruction extends beyond grip, stance, and trigger press to include judgment, responsibility, and the critical link between mindset, marksmanship, and the law.

➡️ https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/content/women-on-target-program-equips-women/

25/01/2026

What do you think?

What's the first word that comes to mind?

15/01/2026

🔴 Pistol Red Dots: Game Changer or Overhyped?

Pistol-mounted red dots are the biggest shift in handguns since the old 9mm vs .45 debates — and opinions are just as divided.

In this article, Jacob Paulsen breaks down the real pros and cons of red dot sights on pistols. No hype. No dogma. Just an honest look at what optics do well — and where they add cost, complexity, or tradeoffs.

✔ Target-focused shooting
✔ Faster visual processing
✔ Better training feedback

⚠ Added cost
⚠ Maintenance & setup
⚠ A confusing marketplace for new buyers

Red dots aren’t magic. They don’t replace fundamentals. But for shooters willing to learn the system, they can be an incredibly effective tool.

👇 Read the full breakdown — link in the comments.
Are you running a dot, or sticking with irons?

11/01/2026

A lot of fun today shooting IDPA at the Ames Izaak Walton League!

19/12/2025

The Story County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents that all concealed weapons permit applications must now be completed online. For full details, instructions, and access to the application, please visit the Story County website at www.storycountyiowa.gov/675/firearms-and-weapons. Please note that in-person and mail-in renewals are no longer accepted.

At this time, the online system is not available for permit-to-acquire applications.
Information and links are also available through our new mobile app, Story County Sheriff, IA, on both Apple and Android devices.