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Ball & Dummy – Simple Shooting Drills [2023]

July 13, 2023 Paul Whaley

Pre-ignition push, otherwise known as flinching, is a common issue that many new shooters encounter. With this, the shooter anticipates recoil before firing their handgun, […]

How to Strengthen Freedom for Independence Day

July 4, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays every year. Despite not being a big fireworks guy, or a big partier, I always look forward […]

One-Reload-One Drill – Simple Shooting Drills [2023]

June 29, 2023 Paul Whaley

Over the years, we’ve covered a ton of shooting drills at Primer Peak. Some have been fairly simple, while others have gotten a little complex. […]

Optics Versus Irons on Pistols [2023]

May 23, 2023 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Old Bakersfield PD Qualification Course | Skills and Drills

May 11, 2023 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Rim Lock | Serious Issue, or Overblown Concern?

May 4, 2023 Daniel Reedy

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]

April 25, 2023 Paul Whaley

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 […]

Darryl Bolke Defensive Shotgun Training and Resources

Defensive Shotgun Training and Resources – A Primer

April 19, 2023 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

The 10-8 Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

April 11, 2023 Paul Whaley

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]

March 28, 2023 Paul Whaley

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 […]

The Devil Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

March 21, 2023 Paul Whaley

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 […]

The El Presidente Drill | Skills and Drills [2023]

March 2, 2023 Paul Whaley

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. […]

The Super Test | Skills and Drills [2023]

February 16, 2023 Paul Whaley

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 […]

Am I a Gun Hipster?

February 14, 2023 Matt Donahue

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 […]

The Importance of Shooting in Bad Weather [2023]

February 9, 2023 Paul Whaley

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. […]