Ask Foghorn: How and Why to Co-Witness your Sights
Jack writes:
I really appreciate this recent post. It has answered a bunch of questions for me. If I may, I have one question left that I am sure you can help with. I...
Self-Defense Tip: Master the Art of Drawing with Your Support Hand
I've already pointed out the necessity for self-defense-oriented shooters to train at what they're bad at, whether that's off-hand shooting or shooting without your prescription glasses (wearing safety glasses, USMC be damned). Learning how...
Training Tips: Let it Fall, Wear Glasses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHcktSEVgdw&feature=youtu.be
I was videoing myself for an upcoming review on Glock .22 conversion slides when I caught a couple of personal firsts on camera. I was at a relatively remote range practicing drawing, moving and rapid...
Self-Defense Tip: Train at What You’re Bad At
Most shooters go to a gun range to put lead in the center of a target at a given distance. Some do so using carefully considered form: proper grip, ideal stance and controlled breathing....
Duv Huntin’, Clueless Style
Once upon a time, I was married. I married a woman who'd grown up on both a ranch and a farm and she was comfortable with guns. In fact, she was the one that...
Creative Training Tip: Lose Some Blood
I try to make it a point to donate blood as often as possible. I'm marrying an ICU nurse, so I get a second row seat to understanding how important it is to have...
Class Review: KR Training – Defensive Pistol Skills
There’s something to be said for a group of instructors that embrace a rainy day. It figures that the one day that it rains in Austin is the day that I was headed out...
Beware the Magic Gun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhy_NJ1cdNY
When perusing the internet, reading forum threads and blog comments around the subject of firearms for self-defense, there is a common theme. It appears that on any given day you could find approximately 30...
Why I don’t Like the Glock (and Other Striker Fired Guns)
Before I begin, I'd like to ask everyone to take a deep breath and keep in mind that some of the posts I author are intended to convey lessons that I have learned over...
Hold Onto Your Chair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_CaerYv28Q
Yes, that's a network television show. If you listen carefully, you can hear the faint sounds of wailing, rending of clothing and gnashing of teeth from MAIG, the Bradys and the VPC. Happy Friday....
First Time CHL: In Which Your Scribe Gets Schooled
Hopefully, you’ve been keeping up with my First Time CHL series. I’ve really enjoyed writing it and while progress has been maddeningly slow, it has been a fun journey. I want to quickly thank all...