Reviews
Sentinel Concepts Handgun Employment Review
Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts is one of the giants in the firearms training community, and not just because he’s taller than my dad. Having […]
Training
Books/Print
Violence of Mind by Varg Freeborn – Book Review
One of the very first self defense related book recommendations I received was for Violence of Mind by Varg Freeborn. At the time there was […]
Reviews
Rangemaster Advanced Instructor Course Review
Location Southern Hills Tactical, Custer, South Dakota. This range is only open for training events, though the gun shop on site is open to the […]
Reviews
Agile Training & Consulting OC Instructor Course Review
After attending Chuck Haggards’ four hour OC Spray / Less Lethal course earlier this year, I was hungry for more. This is a subject that […]
Reviews
NRA Pistol Instructor Course AAR
When I signed up to take the NRA Pistol Instructor Course, I didn’t really intend to start instructing right away. I wanted to get certified […]
How To Guides
5 Gun Free Ways to Improve Your Shooting
The ammunition shortage, paired with crazy busy ranges, can make it hard to get in good quality practice these days. Dry fire practice is always […]
Reviews
ShivWorks’ ECQC – The Hardest Class You’ll Ever Love
At the recommendation of my firearms instructor (aka our fearless Primer Peak Editor Daniel – check out his AAR here) I signed up for ShivWork’s […]
Reviews
Agile Training & Consulting Close Quarter Handgun AAR
Location Class takes place at the Living Water Ranch, just outside Manhattan, Kansas. The property is a sprawling ranch located in the Flint Hills, backing […]
Editorial
Church Security Options and Training
Once upon a time churches were safe havens. The doors were unlocked 24/7 and anyone seeking shelter or solace could come in and find what […]
Reviews
Agile Training & Consulting Low Light Pistol AAR
We spend roughly half of our lives in natural darkness. Account for weather and unlit interiors of structures and you’ve just brought that precentage up […]
Reviews
Active Self Protection Lessons Learned from Watching 25,000 Gunfights AAR
In April, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture from Active Self Protection titled “Lessons Learned from Watching 25,000 Gunfights.” This lecture was a […]
Editorial
The Problem With Women Only Classes
This is probably going to be an unpopular opinion, but hear me out. I have a problem with women only classes. Firearms class, self defense […]
Reviews
Agile Training & Consulting OC Spray / Less Lethal Options AAR
About a year ago I began carrying pepper spray (OC) to supplement my carry pistol. While this may seem fairly straightforward, I’m not one to […]
Reviews
Modern Samurai Project Video Consultation [AAR]
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, solid training is hard to come by. Classes are being canceled and rescheduled nearly every day, with no […]
Reviews
Citizens Defense Research Technical Handgun: Tests and Standards | AAR
Author’s note: This After Action Report/review is not all-inclusive. I want to give readers an idea of what to expect from not only Technical Handgun, […]