Empty Chamber Music? Just Thought I’d Leave This Here
https://youtu.be/XjsbC4M9WhY
I give VODA INC credit for speed, surprise and violet of shirt. OK, yes, I'm colorblind; I've been informed that his shirt is blue. But in this business, you don't cut funny. Or, let's face it, carry...
New From Gabe Suarez: How to Kill Like a Gentleman
Gabe Suarez -- known for being a firearms instructor and so much more -- is offering a new 'lecture series' through his company, Suarez International. It's called -- and I'm not making this up...
Class Review: ATX Precision Precision Rifle 1
Seemingly overnight, I lost my enthusiasm for most of the new rifles and pistols coming my way for review. Oh sure, an odd straight pull rifle, or a specific handgun might pique my interest,...
SEALs Looking For Neurostimulation ‘Cognitive Enhancement’
Shooting well continues to save the lives of our soldiers, particularly among America's elite units. Not content to merely drill using conventional training, today's military leaders have reached out to industry to improve performance....
Jeff Gonzales on Proper Trigger Finger Placement: Guns for Beginners
https://youtu.be/2F7Bg8UpDrU
It's one of the most asked question trainers get from new shooters. And one of most frequent mistakes even experienced shooters make...where and how they pull the trigger on a handgun. Do you know...
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 have a systematic approach to...
The Principles of Target Identification – Content Contest
(This post is an entry in our spring content contest. If you’d like a chance to win a Beretta APX pistol, click here for details.)
By Drew Estell
One thing that military and law enforcement officers (LEOs) share, as...
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: carrying a good handheld light...
Teaching New Shooters – A Few Tips to Keep in Mind
Reader Troy writes:
For any experienced shooter, the question will probably come up from those new to guns (lovingly called “Noobs” for this article), “Hey! Will you take me shooting?” Hopefully, your answer is a...
7 Reasons to Rule Out A Firearms Instructor
A Girl & A Gun writes
When making a major purchase, a smart consumer will research options, read reviews, and compare products. A good student will do the same when seeking a firearms instructor...
Safety Beats Safeties Every Time – Content Contest
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By Mark S.
Well maybe that hole was already in the wall and I...
‘Blended Learning’ No Longer Mandatory for NRA Basic Pistol Courses
The National Rifle Association gave an early Christmas present to their handgun instructors last year, announcing a rollback of "blended learning" NRA Basic Pistol classes. Details of that rollback have been announced at my...