Concealed is Concealed: How to Dress For Everyday Carry Success
There is more to carrying a concealed handgun than simply throwing a t-shirt over your rig. You have to change your style of dress and, to a lesser extent, your ... Read more
Personal Defense Tip: Train to Move When You Shoot and to Shoot When You Move
Movement is a topic that’s mostly misunderstood and rarely practiced. As a foundational skill, it should be part of every competent gunman’s skill set. Why is movement so important? ... Read more
Accuracy Tip: Practice Proper Trigger Management
Most of the problems people have with accuracy are due to improper trigger management. Each shooter may experience slightly different errors, but they generally fall into three categories: placement, position ... Read more
Practice vs. Training – You Need to Become a Personal Defense Generalist
I see so many folks go to ranges, only to practice the same drills over and over again. Many of these drills are basic “tests” that various schools use ... Read more
The Real Reason You Need to Clean Your Carry Gun On a Regular Basis
Should you clean your handgun after every use? Most modern-day service handguns are built to handle a tremendous amount of use and abuse. They’ll continue to function even when they’re ... Read more
Are You Cross-Eye Dominant? Don’t Worry About It…Yet
While the notion of eye dominance is important in shooting, it’s generally overrated. Especially for new shooters, it’s much more important to learn the proper way to align and see ... Read more
Do Revolvers Still Make Sense for Self-Defense?
Is the modern revolver still a viable choice for self defense? I don’t have any statistical data, but Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Kimber, Colt and the rest don’t seem to ... Read more
Want to Be A More Accurate Shooter? Practice Good Trigger Management
Good trigger management is one of the first things I work on with my students. It’s a fundamental part of shooting that will lead you to better control over ... Read more
How to Use a Flashlight for Armed Self-Defense
At a recent class, a student asked me about using a flashlight for self-defense while carrying concealed. My first response: are you carrying a good handheld light? My second: do you ... Read more
