The Hook: Superman’s First Gun

Good Morning. ☀️

PSA: Running from boom-booms isn’t easy when you’ve got bum knees. Stay safe out there, friends. 🇺🇲

In today’s edition:

• The Hook: Dean Cain’s First Gun 🔫

• FRESH TRACKS 🥾 

  • America’s FIREBRAND: Emily Compagno

  • John Barklow: The Real Deal Navy SEAL Survivalist

  • Amanda Caldwell: Elk Hunter, Real Estate Maven, Horsewoman

The HOOK: Dean Cain’s first gun

One-time Superman, Dean Cain, may not have had much time to use guns on the screen when he was sporting the blue tights and red cape or living in Malibu, but when he started using them for roles beyond that of The Man of Steel in Lois and Clark, he got hooked. 

“How often do you get to shoot guns in Malibu? I’ll answer that: Not often,” he says. “But as I got older, I started to use firearms on set, and I realized I should really get to know about these things. I like the concentration; I like the ability to do things.”

The real hook came when Cain experienced a break-in at his home. 

“If you’ve never had your home broken into or been robbed, which I have, it’s horrible,” said Cain. “I’d been through all my football, all that stuff, but my knees started to buckle, because I didn’t think I could protect myself. I didn’t have a firearm. The next day I went out and bought a little short-barreled Mossberg shotgun.”

Find out more about Cain’s journey into the gun world here.

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔

Did you know that on the Fourth of July, Founding Fathers like George Washington, an avid outdoorsman, celebrated America’s independence with bonfires and musket salutes? Today, hunters and shooters honor this tradition with patriotic range events, often in open fields, echoing the revolutionary spirit. Fireworks may light up the sky, but the crack of a rifle at a July 4th range keeps the patriotic outdoor vibe alive!

FRESH TRACKS 🥾

America’s FIREBRAND: Emily Compagno
It doesn’t get more USA than muscle cars, firepower, and a love for our Veterans. Get to know America’s FIREBRAND and Fox News host, Emily Compagno.

John Barklow: The Real Deal Navy SEAL Survivalist
John Barklow, a 26-year Navy veteran and former SEAL instructor, brings his survival expertise to the wilderness. From teaching cold-weather warfare in Alaska to designing innovative hunting gear at SITKA, Barklow shares his hard-won wisdom through Knowledge From Storms, his wilderness training school. His motto, “Knowledge weighs nothing,” inspires hunters to thrive in extreme conditions with the right preparation and skill.

Amanda Caldwell: Elk Hunter, Real Estate Maven, Horsewoman
Amanda Caldwell, was raised on a Colorado ranch where she honed her skills in the outdoors and on horseback. Now, she thrives in the wild, mentoring new hunters through her non-profit, Women Who Hunt, while working as a dominant expert on local real estate. With a passion for the land and lifestyle, Caldwell’s story inspires others to embrace adventure and community in the great outdoors.

PIC OF THE WEEK 📸

Got a pic to share? Slide into our DMs or tag us on Instagram @hookandbarrelmag