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 […]
Top 5 Best Shooting Ear Protection [2021]
The above picture only has four of the best shooting ear protection muffs, because I couldn’t find my Howard Leight muffs in time for the photo. Last time I used them was for yard work and it seems as though they’ve been sucked into the abyss of my garage. Don’t buy from Amazon: If you […]
The Best EDC Flashlights, And How To Use Them [2021]
Do you carry a handgun for self-defense? If so, you may also want to carry a good flashlight. The statistics indicate approximately 60% of all confrontations occur in dim light conditions. That does not necessarily mean complete darkness, but rather diminished lighting to the point where your ability to identify the threat is jeopardized. You […]
3 Reasons Why Taking Advanced Training is Good
I know I’m going to catch some heat from at least some of you on this, and that’s okay. We’re all at different stages of the journey for our preparedness when it comes to self-defense. While I don’t think training should be required for people to enjoy their Second Amendment rights, I do believe that […]
How to Reduce Recoil on a Handgun
One of the most popular reasons for people not carrying the most effective gun they can is because they cannot handle its recoil. Everyone feels it differently, and these tips will not be able to help everyone. Part of the reason why they won’t help everyone is because some people have medical issues. I’d like […]
Improve Your Readiness With These Five Defensive Shooting Positions
You made the decision to carry a sidearm on your person or in your vehicle daily. In addition, you selected a handgun and obtained some baseline training and perhaps shot a qualifying score in a concealed carry class. Your accuracy is good while standing squared up in front of a non-moving target while under little […]
How To Train For Every Day Carry (EDC)
Most people who apply for a concealed carry permit fail to take into consideration that effective concealed carry is actually a lifestyle change. Approximately 80 percent of the licensed students I work with report that they usually don’t carry on a daily basis. Most say they carry only in their vehicle or while traveling. Along […]
Why You NEED To Talk To Your Kids About Gun Safety
You need to talk to your kids about gun safety. I’m not gonna lie, I’m growing tired of this conversation. Just when I thought I couldn’t have this talk again, I see a news story about another kid who died because his parents were stupid. To be honest, this is not something I’ve covered in […]
