Preventing Surprise Misses
Rushing the trigger pull exact moment the sights are “perfect” creates surprise misses – but it is easily avoidable
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.
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 […]
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.
Jerry Miculek’s Tips for Training at an Indoor Range
Training in a single target firing line isn’t as fun, but it’s better than nothing.
Doubles Drill – Improving Speed & Accuracy with a Handgun
The Doubles Drill is an excellent drill for all handgun shooters looking to shoot quickly and accurately.
How to Shoot a Texas Star
The key to shooting the Texas Star is a combination of speed, accuracy, and the correct order.
Improving Rapid Fire through Dry Fire
Despite what many might think, it is possible to speed up your rapid fire through dry fire practice.
Class Review: KR Training Defensive Pistol Classes
If you’re looking for handgun firearms instruction, look no further than KR Training.
The Most Cost Effective Way to Practice Rapid Fire
Practicing rapid fire is important, but expensive. Here’s a budget-friendly way to practice rapid fire.
Tips for Moving Quickly on a Shooting Stage
Moving quickly is a critical skill for competitive and defensive shooters alike.
Tips for Shooting Firearms at Night
Here are some lessons learned from a night shooting competition, applicable for home defense, conceal carriers, and competitors.
How Important is Pistol Grip Pressure for Accuracy?
If a shooter is consistently missing to the left or right, what’s the cause?
Instinctive Shooting with a Handgun – Hitting Targets without Using Sights
Have you ever tried shooting a pistol without using your sights? It’s an important skill if you want to be able to use a gun in a defensive encounter.
Learn How to Shoot on the Move One Step at a Time
Have you ever seen a defensive gun use where both parties just stood there shooting at each other? No? Then learn how to shoot on the move!
Shooting Isn’t Supposed to be Comfortable
I frequently hear people say things along the lines of, “this grip feels better” or “I like how this fits in my hand better” or variations thereof. I’ve even said things like that before. However, in most instances, it’s completely irrelevant. As the title stated, “shooting isn’t supposed to be comfortable.” Shooting is all about […]