The Value Of Taking A Break
Have you ever been at the range working on a particular skill, see steady improvement and then suddenly start sucking? It happens to all of us. The causes can vary, including things...
Do VR Gun Training Skills Translate To The Real World?
In some previous posts, I’ve discussed the progress of VR firearms training. Not only has VR hardware improved drastically over the last few years, but we’ve also seen specialized training software and...
GROWING AMERICA’S GUN CULTURE: An 8-Year-Old’s First Shots
Last weekend, our Guns Save Life Defense Training crew had a unique opportunity to grow America's gun culture beyond the students enrolled. One student, a public school teacher, brought her well-behaved 8-year-old daughter along...
Mantis BlackbeardX: The Pinnacle AR Dryfire System
I’m a huge fan of dry firing at home. It creates lots of good habits without the interference of recoil, which often leads to anticipation, flinching, heeling and failing to stay focused on your...
What If Someone Tries To Rob You While Camping?
Look at any RV message board or Facebook group and you'll see posts about "the knock." For some people, it's just that they parked in the wrong place and tried to sleep against the...
Visualization: The Cheapest Self-Defense Training
There are always companies trying to sell us new ways to train. Sometimes, the new technology is helpful. Things like red/blue guns, laser trainers, VR guns and airsoft/simunition are both great for safety and...
Constitutional Carry: What You Still Need To Know
Unlike some other instructors, I'm not against constitutional carry at all. Sure, it might mean fewer students and less money in my pocket, but an out of control government that doesn't respect the limits...
The Shooting Drill You’re Most Likely To Actually Use In Self Defense
When it comes to practicing and learning self-defense, there's a few classic drills everyone likes, and there's often a new drill that's popular whenever a big defensive shooting hits the news (ex. the "Dickens...
Course Review: John Murphy / FPF Training’s ‘Street Encounter Skills and Tactics’
Chicago has an armed robbery and carjacking problem. We all know that.
“But I don’t live in that urban hellscape known as Chicago, so I don’t have to worry about that so much,” most readers...
What Basic Defense Guns Should A New Gun Owner Get?
When it comes to gun ownership, the motivations can vary greatly. For some people, it's hunting that interests them. For others, it's target shooting and competitions. There are also collectors, history buffs, doomsday preppers...
North Carolina Shootout Drives The Importance of “Head on a Swivel” Home
A recent tragedy in North Carolina shows us that no matter how prepared you think you may be for a situation, you can't overcome the problem of action vs. reaction. But, if you are...
Even Mainstream Media Can’t Argue: Women Learning to Safely Shoot is a Good Story
At the Strong Arms Gun Club in Virginia recently, WTKR news was on hand as approximately 20 women gathered to learn firearm handling and safety from Joel Jones, a local firearms instructor. Amidst rising...