Jeff Gonzales: The Folly of the ‘Press Check’
Something’s bothered me for years: students asking if they can perform a “press check” — what’s properly called a weapons check — to confirm their firearm’s condition. Some pick up ... Read more
Jeff Gonzales: When it Comes to Everyday Carry, Size Matters
Training at The Range at Austin, I see many first-time gun owners bringing small handguns to class. Guns like the Smith & Wesson hammerless snub-nosed 642 revolver (above) and Ruger’s LCP ... Read more
Jeff Gonzales: What To Do After A Gunfight – Systematically Speaking
So much of what I see on the firing line is built to fail. By failure, I mean the training won’t apply in a real world incident. If you don’t ... Read more
Jeff Gonzales: Let There Be Light!
We spend a large part of our lives in low-light conditions, much of it on foot. Attackers often use the cover of darkness to take their victims unawares. Put two and two together: ... Read more
Jeff Gonzales: Are You Ready for Trouble?
Danger is all around you. Whether you can see danger and act if necessary that’s the real question. Put aside all your prejudices and ask yourself: are you ready when ... Read more
How to Focus on Your Front Sight: Guns for Beginners
Understanding the sight/target relationship is one of the most important and elemental goals of accurate shooting. If you can’t master this relationship, you stand a good chance of failing to ... Read more
