Gear Review – Mantis Laser Academy
The ratio of keeping your skills sharp to the amount of money you have to spend on ammo is one that's spiraling out of control. I miss the days of 9mm running for 8.99...
A Better Headset and Prescription Lenses Greatly Improved My VR Training
A few weeks ago, I reviewed AceXR's VR firearms training system, and was very impressed. For those who like to incorporate VR in their firearms training, today's VR systems have really good motion tracking,...
Things To Think About Before Helping Police
While there are plenty of people in the world who wouldn't piss on a cop if they were on fire, there are still many of us who would be willing to put ourselves in...
Cheap VR Rifle Stock Makes Things A Lot More Realistic
As I've pointed out several times before, virtual reality (VR) can be a powerful tool for training. It's obviously no substitute for live fire, but when done right it can be a great way...
Repo Man Proves That Being Right Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Also Be Dead
“Here lies the body of William Jay, Who died maintaining his right of way— He was right, dead right, as he sped along, But he’s just as dead as if he were wrong.”
― Dale...
Self-Defense Behind Anti-Gun Enemy Lines
Personally, I hate giving my business to places that ban guns. Whether it's an individual store or a whole country, I'd rather my shopping or tourism money go somewhere that respects my rights. But,...
Using Laser Pistols and/or VR To Improve Your Point Shooting
A couple years ago when I first bought a SIRT pistol, I thought the main beneficiary would be my students. After all, I'm an instructor! I know it all, and I'm the best. But,...
The AceXR VR Shooting System: “It’s Like Shooting A Competition With .22”
In some ways, hyper-realistic firearms training has been the holy grail of the defensive, police, and military shooting worlds. While there's a lot you can do on the range, there are still some steep...
Does Trigger Finger Position Matter? No. But Also Yes. But Also No.
An interesting post on Twitter/X by Yellow Peril Tactical raises an interesting question: does trigger finger position matter? In this article, I'm going to explore this topic. They're right in some ways, but it's...
Harassing Your Friends and Relatives About Safe Gun Storage Won’t Keep Your Kids Safe
The big gun control grifting operations are out in force in the run-up to the holidays on social media. The big thing they want to frighten people with this time? Visiting family and friends...
4 Factors You Need to Consider When Buying a Concealed Carry Handgun
By Tim Carroll
What gun should I carry for self-defense? That's a question that's been asked more times than I can count during my professional training career and more often in recent years. The answer...
Guns for Beginners: How to Find Quality Self-Defense Firearm Training
Carrying a gun lawfully for self-defense can make the difference between life and death in a critical situation. Yet at the same time it comes along with risks to the carrier thanks to laws...