The Eyes Have It: Training with Iron Sights and Optics – Part 1
I have been paying attention to the gun world since long before I could purchase a firearm. When I was […]
Training
Worst Case Scenarios: How the Untested Can Survive in a Crisis
When you find yourself in the gravest extreme, you won’t magically rise to the occasion, but you will react with the level of training that you’ve mastered. What that level might be is up to you.
A High Hurdle For Some Liberal Gun Owners: The Trauma of Shooting Human-Shaped Targets
I like to shoot guns for the marksmanship challenge and I get what the ultimate goal is but do I really have to shoot at targets that are shaped like people?
Realistic Strength Training for Gun Guys (and Everyone Else)
We need to accept and appreciate the fact that firearms and accessories are just tools. They don’t impart skill or ability. It’s the person holding the gun who is the operating system.
3 Ways to Improve Your Shooting…Without Actually Shooting
All of the aforementioned physical skill and coordination exercises will force you to put aside your ego and that natural tendency to not engage because you might not look cool.
An Israeli Soldier Shows Why ‘Israeli Carry’ Can Get You Killed
Don’t create obstacles for yourself when carrying your gun. Get training, practice, then rinse, lather, and repeat until safely handling your EDC gun becomes second-nature. Carry your gun loaded and ready to go.
I Went Shooting Last Week and I Learned Some New Things
I’ve written about this before, but practicing and/or training with a well-thought-out structure delivers results. It seems so obvious but I can’t count the number of times I didn’t structure my shooting and was frustrated by how poorly I shot.
NYT Discovers ‘Professional Citizens’ Training for ‘Uncertain and Polarized Times’
They are known as prepared or professional citizens, part of a growing number of gun owners who are adapting their mind-set to uncertain and polarized times.
Be a Better Shooter Now: Simple Drills With the Humble B8 Handgun Target
The humble B8 is an NRA handgun target intended to be used at 25 yards. It’s one of the most traditional bullseye targets on the market, yet it’s made a comeback in the modern tactical realm because it works.
Situational Pistolcraft
sit·u·a·tion – siCHəˈwāSHən.: a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. The location and surroundings