Fred Mastison

Fred Mastison is a seasoned national magazine contributor, professional firearms and combatives instructor, and executive protection provider and trainer. He has authored more than 1,000 articles for 27 different magazines. Beyond the firearms industry, he brings 45 years of professional martial arts experience to the plate. As a Staff Writer, Mastison leverages his extensive industry knowledge and ability to engage diverse audiences with both humor and technical proficiency, further elevating Athlon Outdoors’ editorial excellence.