A lot of people use dummy rounds in their dry fire training, but many don’t know that they can also use dummy rounds at the range. In this article we’re going to take a look at some of the ways people can use them to train, with the end goal of elevating our gun skills. […]
Training
Topics Your Concealed Carry Course Should Cover
Obviously, I support the 2nd Amendment and believe in your right to defend yourself and your family. Whether your state requires a concealed carry license or allows constitutional carry or open carry, I would encourage you to go beyond the norm and find valid training. Some states only mandate an hour or two of classroom time […]
Is It Safe To Dry Fire My Gun? (And Why Dry Fire Practice Is Essential)
I peruse gun forums and Facebook groups on a regular basis and sometimes I see questions asked that deserve extra clarification or answers that are downright dangerous. A question I saw just today, was this: Is it safe to dry fire my gun? Yes, you’re more than likely safe to dry fire your gun unless […]
How To Practice Pistol Skills At Home
Ways to Practice pistol skills at home Although ammunition is somewhat more available again, costs for purchasing that ammo remain high. Consequently, you may find it difficult and perhaps even cost-prohibitive to go to the gun range on a weekly or even monthly basis. Make no mistake; I believe you should get on the range […]
Why I Prefer Blacked Out Rear Pistol Sights
I recently, as in the last two years, have made the switch from a traditional three dot sighting system to a blacked out (or nearly blacked out) rear sight with a front dot (usually tritium) on my EDC gun. The reason why I have made this switch comes after years of shooting pistols and realizing […]
Why I Think Wide Holster Clips Suck
I’m a firm believer that the kind of holster you use matters. I’m not a holster snob, don’t get me wrong. I don’t believe that you need to have a custom fit holster if you are happy with your current setup. But I do think that certain pieces of gear are garbage. I also think […]
One Handed Shooting
With the current state of the ammunition economy, it makes sense to make the most out of your training as you possibly can. What I mean, is that just going to the range to sling lead at your target isn’t a good idea. Ammo costs more than it used to and your chances of being […]
Why Your Shooting Stance Doesn’t Matter
I know I’m about to ruffle some feathers with this one, but hear me out because I’m going to present something that may help you out later on down the road if you ever need to defend yourself with your gun. And as a disclaimer, this only applies for people who carry a gun or […]
Non-Gun Training You May Want to Consider
You have put in years on the pistol range to include advanced training with well-known instructors. You carry concealed daily and are proactive in your mental preparations and awareness. But are there other skillsets and training regimens you might possibly want to consider to make yourself and family an even harder target? Even if you […]
Gun Training in Harsh Conditions
I am an advocate of an ongoing training regimen for your defensive lifestyle. I believe in training with a purpose, regardless of the subject matter. In this article, however, I am mostly discussing your training time on the gun range in more adverse conditions. Many of my students go to the range on a regular […]
