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Why Use an Air Blade?
When Band Shoppe first released the Air Blade to the public in 2008 it was to a chorus of mixed reviews in the color guard industry. Many...
Jackie Brown
Apr 2, 20213 min read
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Purchasing a Rifle - How to color guard
There are many different models of rifles in the world, and this guide will help you sort through the facts and features of purchasing...
Jackie Brown
Mar 31, 20214 min read
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How to tape a rifle - How to color guard
You have just purchased a beautiful new rifle and you cannot wait to spin it! But to prevent your rifle from breaking the first time it...
Jackie Brown
Mar 29, 20212 min read
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Anatomy of a Sabre - How to color guard
I would also like to make a side note that we often now refer to the Hilt guard as the "basket" simply because I have had several...
Jackie Brown
Mar 22, 20211 min read
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Where can I buy flags, rifles, and other equipment?
I'm kind of surprised that I get this question at all, considering I am sent three of every guard catalog every season, plus countless...
Jackie Brown
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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Rifle Weight
Before I even get started on this topic, let me say this: The weight of your rifle is affected by the amount of tape on it. Whoever has...
Jackie Brown
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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How big should my flag be?
Here's a frequently asked question from many of our viewers and readers: HOW BIG SHOULD MY FLAG BE IN PROPORTION TO MY POLE? There are a...
Jackie Brown
Jan 18, 20211 min read
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Breaking Down the Flag Toss
It was heard in rehearsal over the weekend; "I've never put this much thought into a flag toss before." That's kind of what you have to...
Jackie Brown
Dec 23, 20204 min read
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