Gear Reviews
Coolfire Makes Dry Fire Cool
I purchased a Coolfire training system in November 2021 and have used it several times per week since then. Now that I have enough time [...]
Training
Editorial
Primer Peak on Primary and Secondary | 2021 Review and 2022 Predictions
I was invited back on Primary & Secondary, this time joined by Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts, Tom Kelly of Dark Star Gear, and more. [...]
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Rangemaster Bullseye Course | Skills and Drills
I first learned of the Rangemaster Bullseye course when reading through my Rangemaster handbook after graduating from the Instructor Development course. When you hear "bullseye [...]
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FBI Pistol Qualification Course | Skills and Drills
Having established standards for our shooting is important. Even more so when conceal carrying, providing private sector training, or running an agency. While standards vary [...]
How To Guides
Improve Your Chances in a Gun Fight with One Tip
If I could tell you "One Weird Trick" to help you survive your gun fight, would you be interested? What if I said it would [...]
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Sentinel Concepts 100 Point Pistol Assessment | Skills and Drills
If you've spent any time in a Sentinel Concepts handgun course, you know that accuracy at distance is a major part of class. Speed is [...]
Editorial
The Problem With Local Shooting Classes
Local classes are relatively cheap, and accessible to even the newest shooters. I recently attended my first firearm class at a local range, and I [...]
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Primer Peak on Primary & Secondary | Objective Analysis
I was recently invited back for another episode of Primary & Secondary. This time Matt and I talk about Objective Analysis. We cover equipment selection, [...]
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Defoor Hat Qual | Skills and Drills
Kyle Defoor is highly respected in the shooting community, and is widely known for his impressive marksmanship. The Defoor Hat Qual is one of the [...]
Editorial
The Armed Teacher Part I: Legality in School
It’s that time of year again, kids are going back to school! As an educator I have spent the past two weeks attending in service [...]
Editorial
My First Time Shooting a Handgun
Like many kids in the Midwest I grew up hunting and shooting with my dad. Similar to most kids, my experience was limited to shooting [...]
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No Second Place Winner - Bill Jordan | Book Review
Spend a little bit of time in the firearms world and you'll begin to see old ideas regurgitated as something new and groundbreaking. Whether that's [...]
Editorial
New Shooter 50 Round Confidence Course
2020 Continues to see one of the biggest influxes of new shooters in history. Unfortunately, this comes with one of the largest ammunition shortages to [...]
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The Test with No Name | Skills and Drills
The Test with No Name is not only a mouthful, but is also a great challenge. With four reps under my belt with this, I'm [...]
Editorial
Power and Accountability: Consequences of Carelessness
To shamelessly paraphrase part of Tom Givens's safety lecture, one power we as gun owners share with the ancient gods of myth is the ability [...]