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How to Set up a Dry Fire Dojo

Set up a training environment for dry fire at home.

Preventing Surprise Misses

Rushing the trigger pull exact moment the sights are “perfect” creates surprise misses – but it is easily avoidable

CCW Skill: Verbal Jiu Jitsu

Win the fight by avoiding the fight before it even happens.

Stop Pinning and Resetting the Trigger to Shoot Quicker

What is Pinning and Resetting the Trigger? Pinning and Resetting the trigger is the practice of pulling the trigger and holding it to the rear, and then letting the trigger out until the trigger clicks on the reset, then pulling the trigger to the rear. The idea is to minimize the amount of travel the […]

CCW Claw Draw to Avoid Catching on Cover Garments

If you struggle with your thumb getting caught on your shirt while drawing a handgun from concealment, consider trying out “The Claw.” “The Claw” is a VERY simple modification to the draw stroke to help improve consistently in clearing the cover garment. It is particularly useful for appendix carry (AIWB) carry draws. The Claw Handgun […]

Increasing Myelin Production to Maximize Training Efficiency

We all like shortcuts, right? Buying gear isn’t a shortcut, but increasing Myelin production might be the closest thing to a shooting skill shortcut we can get – as long as it is paired with efficient training.

Lessons from Shooting with My Eyes Closed

There are some interesting lessons to be learned from shooting and/or training with your eyes closed.

Responsible for Every Round Fired – Police Shooting After Action Report

The 2nd Amendment is a right – but it is also a responsibility.

Passing the Texas LTC Test With My Eyes Closed

Ever thought, “That’s so easy I could do it with my eyes closed.” I thought that about the Texas LTC test – so I passed the test with my eyes closed.

Class Review: Practical Performance Handgun Class by Tim Herron

Tim Herron’s Practical Performance Handgun Class is well worth taking for competitive and self defense shooters alike. I had been looking forward to this class for some time, so I had goals and expectations going into the class – and all of them were met. However, the key thing to understand that the most important […]

Not Everyone Should Conceal Carry – Train, or Don’t Carry

If you aren’t trained AND aware of your surroundings, you shouldn’t carry a firearm.

What is the “Counter Ambush” and How to Take Advantage of It

A counter ambush is a well timed attack on a criminal who has already initiated an altercation – a well timed counter ambush could mean the difference between life and death.

Taking an Anti to the Range – Best Way to Evangelize for the 2nd Amendment

One of the best way to convert an anti-gunner into a pro-gunner is to take them to the range. It’s also a great way to grow the firearms community!

10 Lessons Learned from 212+ Hours of Firearms Training in 2018

Deliberate practice is the key to improving – here are some of my lessons learns and tips for becoming a better shooter, lessons learned from over 212 of training in 2018.