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Editorial
Optics Versus Irons on Pistols [2023]
Over the past few years the debate between irons versus optics on pistols has raged both online and in person. I found myself on the [...]
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Guns
Old Bakersfield PD Qualification Course | Skills and Drills
A few months ago I started seeing the Old Bakersfield PD Qualification Course pop up in my social media feeds. Everyone from Greg Ellifritz, to [...]
Editorial
Rim Lock | Serious Issue, or Overblown Concern?
I am a proponent of carrying smaller calibers in pocket pistols. Specifically, I really like mouse guns in 22LR, 22WMR, and 32ACP; trading "stopping power" [...]
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Rangemaster Baseline Assessment Drill [2023]
I was browsing YouTube one day, looking for more shooting drills to try out. I stumbled upon Tom Givens' channel, and found the Rangemaster Baseline [...]
Editorial
Defensive Shotgun Training and Resources - A Primer
Up to this point in our Defensive Shotgun Primer series, we've spoken purely to hardware. This covers ammunition selection, different styles of sights, accessories, and [...]
Shooting Drills
The 10-8 Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]
With getting into 1911s in 2023, the path lead me to the gurus. Guys like Bill Wilson, Ken Hackathorn, and Larry Vickers were 1911 gurus [...]
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The WC Comprehensive Handgun Proficiency Drill [2023]
I frequently watch the Wilson Combat YouTube channel. The channel is host to a ton of useful information from subject matter experts, and there are [...]
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The Devil Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]
I was browsing Wilson Combat's YouTube channel one day, and stumbled upon a new drill. Larry Vicker's "Devil Drill" is a low round count, multi-part [...]
Shooting Drills
The El Presidente Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]
The El Presidente is a classic drill, one that most people already know. However, I've found myself shooting it lately, and wanted to cover it. [...]
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The Super Test | Skills and Drills [2023]
The Super Test is a combination of a few drills, into one big drill. I briefly covered the Super Test back in 2018, but I [...]
Editorial
Am I a Gun Hipster?
As we pursue our own deeply personal journeys of tactical self-discovery, we inevitably begin to ask questions. About ourselves. About our relationships with the [...]
Editorial
The Importance of Shooting in Bad Weather [2023]
Sometimes, the weather sucks. Shocker, I know. The weather can certainly impact a lot of the outdoor activities we enjoy, like hiking, driving, or shooting. [...]
Editorial
Quick Dry Fire Tip with the Tacticallopath
A few months ago our friend, The Tacticallopath, posted one of the most intriguing dry fire tips I've seen in a very long time. This [...]
Editorial
Gunsite Stories, The Perfect Score
“Two shots to the body in one and a half seconds!” Gunsite Rangemaster Lew Gosnell shouts over my shoulder. One sight picture, two trigger presses. [...]
Shooting Drills
The 9-In-9 Skill Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]
Since moving to Utah in 2022, I've been able to shoot more frequently, and with more freedoms. With this, I've been able to experiment with [...]