People The Ashley Update: In New Orleans Ashley Hlebinsky August 4, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Hlebinsky, who previously worked at the Smithsonian is exactly the kind of ambassador the shooting community needs. Torrentially well informed, passionate to the point of geekery, and blessed with a wicked sense of humor, she can swill whiskey and smoke cigars while holding forth on black powder muskets until your eyes glaze over. Spreading the gospel of responsible firearms ownership has never been more important, and being able to demystify an inanimate object while educating the public about its role in the nation’s history goes a long way toward countering negative publicity. In this installment of the Ashley Update, Ashley is down in New Orleans to attend the New Orleans Antique Forum. One of the most interesting lectures was about identifying fakes and forgeries. Ashley is lecturing on the intersection between art and firearms in America, focusing a lot on the embellishments of sporting arms. Do you have a question for Ashley about anything she’s discussed this week or even about some of the little-known things she loves? Want to see more Ashley Updates? WATCH HERE Explore RECOILweb:Magpul's New Long Action 700 Pro Chassis, DAKA Wallets, and EyewearRemington V3 TAC 13: DIY Improvements of a Short-Barreled ShotgunThe New Kalashnikov - AK-12Review: SIG SAUER's Popular P938 Pocket Pistol Gets the High-End Legion Treatment NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.