Situational Pistolcraft
sit·u·a·tion – siCHəˈwāSHən.: a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. The location and surroundings […]
Training and Technique
Back to Basics: Diagnosing Aim Problems in Handgun Shooting
The primary hand thumb has to be up in the air to make room for the support hand’s “drumstick.” The trigger finger needs to be 90° across the bow of the trigger shoe to eliminate as much finger vs. frame/trigger friction as possible.
Dominant Eye or Cross Dominant – Does it Really Matter?
What does cross dominance mean and why does it matter? More importantly, what happens if your dominant hand and eye aren’t on the same side of your body? Read on . . .
Right Now, Someone Somewhere in the World is Training to Kill You
You can get training. You can make the mental commitment to always be ready. If you choose not to decide you still have already made your choice.
You Can Learn A Lot By Not Shooting Your Gun At All
All of our range work was done using inert red guns. That’s because we were working in teams of two where we’d be drawing and pointing the red gun at our partner as they advanced on us.
Reloading in a Fight: Do it When You Can, Not When You Have To
An empty gun is a useless gun, so let’s load when we can and not only when we have to. By changing magazines when we choose to, we make the task less complicated and faster to get back to a fully loaded condition…a speed reload.
When Was the Last Time You Practiced Your Draw?
Those of us who only have access to square indoor ranges are at a disadvantage. A lot of them have
Course Review: Outdoorclass.com
Like most folks, I like to plan “big hunts” well in advance. Like most folks, I don’t actually do it. That’s how I found myself binge listening to Randy Newberg’s Outdoor Class course on hunting pronghorn while on the drive up to Nebraska and Wyoming to hunt pronghorn.
The Civilian Irregular Defense Corps and How to Be Prepared for Real Emergencies
The evidence that there are already terrorists and terrorist sympathizers inside the borders of the United States is piling up
Visualization: Self-Defense Training Means More Than Just Physical Skills Reps
There’s more than just the physical aspect of being prepared. There’s also the mental aspect and visualization before a deadly encounter. I believe some people poo-poo this part and consider it overthinking, but it’s not. It’s an essential part of self-defense training.