Jackie BrownApr 2, 20213 minWhy 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 BrownMar 31, 20214 minPurchasing a Rifle - How to color guardThere are many different models of rifles in the world, and this guide will help you sort through the facts and features of purchasing...
Jackie BrownMar 29, 20212 minHow to tape a rifle - How to color guardYou 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 BrownMar 22, 20211 minAnatomy of a Sabre - How to color guardI 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 BrownMar 15, 20211 minWhere 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 BrownMar 10, 20212 minRifle WeightBefore 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 BrownJan 18, 20211 minHow 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 BrownDec 23, 20204 minBreaking Down the Flag TossIt 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...