On a regular basis, I hear knowledgeable gun owners say that they’d love to own a suppressor but that they don’t want to get a class 3 license. It just isn’t worth the hassle to them.
As the Editor-in-Chief of GunsAmerica, Hunt365, Decoding Darkness, and Suppressor Academy, True Pearce brings a rare blend of legal expertise, competitive shooting credentials, and deep hunting knowledge to the forefront of the firearms world. A former professional sponsored 3-Gun and Multigun competitor with multiple championships and titles, True’s shooting career began in long-range and tactical sniper matches—and he still burns powder in precision competitions, now branching into Hunter NRL.
A certified firearms instructor who has trained over 10,000 students face-to-face, True has also served on both sides of the courtroom as an attorney and currently as an elected Prosecuting Attorney. He has prosecuted and defended high-profile self-defense and firearms cases, giving him a unique, real-world perspective on the Second Amendment.
Outside the courtroom and off the range, True is a true western outdoorsman. A lifelong hunter and rancher, he rides and hunts off his own string of horses and pack animals, chasing elk, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, and anything else in season. He’s a longtime reloader, producing both precision rifle ammo and, back in the day, handloading over 40,000 rounds of 9mm and 5.56 annually for competition.
He’s also a thermal and night vision expert, known for his obsession with high-end optics, and is rarely found without a camera or a guitar nearby. Whether he’s glassing a distant ridge, reviewing cutting-edge gear, or deep in legal research, True brings passion, precision, and grit to everything he does.
Experience:
– Professional Shooter – Sponsored 3-Gun & Multigun competitor with multiple titles and a foundation in long-range and sniper/tactical matches.– Firearms Instructor – Certified instructor with over 10,000 students trained face-to-face.– Elected Prosecuting Attorney – Attorney with real-world experience defending and prosecuting self-defense and gun-related cases.– Hunter & Rancher – Horseback hunter with a working ranch, passionate about elk, deer, predator, and backcountry hunting.– Reloading & Ballistics Expert – Precision reloader and former high-volume competition handloader.– Optics Authority – Known for his deep knowledge and unrelenting standards in optics, thermal, and night vision gear.– Outdoor Creative – Avid photographer, guitar player, and outdoorsman with a sharp eye for gear and storytelling.– 2A Advocate – Committed to protecting the Second Amendment and educating Americans about their rights and responsibilities.
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GunsAmerica Exclusive! First Look at the NEW Sig Cross Precision Rifle
Published: February 13, 2022 { 3 comments }newest products including the new 10K Rangefinding Bino’s that have been announced but that still haven’t hit shelves.
Modernizing Your Lever Action with Ranger Point Precision and Form Stocks
Published: February 13, 2022 { 9 comments }Most people don’t think of lever actions when they consider modern self-defense rifles mostly because they were the military, law enforcement, and civilian choice of the late 1800s. The libtards aren’t as threatened by them and you can still own them in places like New York. By design, they weren’t originally made to mount optics, lights, lasers, or suppressors. Turns out that with a few modifications they work fantastic for all of that though.
SIG SLH 7.62 TI Suppressor – Designed For Overall Health
Published: January 14, 2022 { 1 comment }SIG Sauer has been aggressively designing, engineering, and winning military contracts since Ron Cohen took over as CEO. When the military told SIG that the suppressors being used by warfighters were venting toxic, carcinogenic fumes back into shooter’s faces through ejection ports and around charging handles, SIG decided to design a low back pressure suppressor line to reduce the amount of toxic gas going back towards the shooter’s nose and mouth.
Get a Suppressor in as little as 30 days with the NEW ATF eForm System – Step-by-Step
Published: January 9, 2022 { 17 comments }There’s likely never going to be a better time than the present to buy a suppressor. The ATF has finally moved the process for buying a suppressor into this century with online eForms that now support electronic Form 4’s. This will substantially cut the time required to purchase and possess a suppressor or silencer.
HUNT365 November 2021 Issue
Published: December 2, 2021 { 0 comments }Technique Gear Stories Cooking News Featured Stories CZ’s New 557 Eclipse Delivers Solid Performance at a Reasonable Priceby Mike Dickerson CZ’s goal with the Eclipse was to distill the 557 down to its basics while retaining the same good barreled action in a package with a more affordable price tag. After [...]
HUNT365 October 2021 Issue
Published: November 11, 2021 { 0 comments }Technique Gear Stories Cooking News Featured Stories Field-Testing Springfield’s Model 2020: At Home, at the Range, and in the Stand by Jordan Michaels I carried the Waypoint with me last whitetail season, and I stretched its legs at the range. The Waypoint lived up to expectations, and it may be the [...]
29 Facts About the NASTI Plus the Gear Fielded
Published: November 7, 2021 { 20 comments }NASTI, a little know match in the civilian world, happened last month with the best military sniper teams in the world. GunsAmerica has the exclusive story and covers the guns & gear used by America’s elite.
First Look – SilencerCo’s NEW Do-It-All Hybrid 46M Suppressor
Published: October 12, 2021 { 2 comments }At midnight last night, SilencerCo announced a new Suppressor, the Hybrid 46M. I actually had the opportunity to spend most of the day Saturday at SilencerCo with the new 46M. While there I got to use the sound meter in SilencerCo’s lab as well as test the 46M with multiple calibers and platforms on the range.
Eberlestock Vapor 5000 & F1 Mainframe – First Look
Published: August 2, 2021 { 1 comment }changes is the relatively new Vapor 5000. It’s a very minimalist lightweight shell or bag that can be loaded from the top or front.