One of the widespread myths of self-defense shooting is that you need to have the right stance. It’s not a myth for bullseye, precision rifle, big bore, or long range pistol… And it’s not a myth for newer or less experienced shooters… But it is just a distraction for self-defense shooting. How can that be? … Continue Reading →
This may strike a nerve, but it’s a really important thing to understand. One of the biggest enemies of real-world performance is the belief that people have that they are “good enough” when they only really have a fraction of the skill they think they do. This is an issue with every skill, but it’s … Continue Reading →
There was a question in a group that I’m part of where the shooter asked for tips on how to keep from dipping his front sight as he shoots. There were several suggestions, including the thought that it might be that he was pushing the gun down too quickly to see where he hit. There … Continue Reading →
There are a ton of myths floating around about using a front sight focus on a self-defense pistol…myths like: You MUST always use a front sight focus. You definitely won’t be able to see your front sight in a high stress situation so you shouldn’t waste your time practicing with your front sight. Front sight … Continue Reading →
I’ve got a cool video of a light-based drill that will show you (again) how dry fire training can be so much more effective than live fire training when it’s done correctly. I just shot it quick yesterday with my iPad propped up on a shelf and did a quick edit today…nothing fancy…just some REALLY … Continue Reading →
For a few years, Glenn Beck used to have a Christmas episode called “My Favorite Things” where he told his audience about what he was giving his friends and loved ones for Christmas. I’m fortunate to have half a dozen of my products recommended on his radio and TV shows…not as ads, but as gift … Continue Reading →
The story I’m going to share with you today could have been bad…VERY bad. A shooter in a group I’m a part of posted a picture of the aftermath of a negligent discharge that he had and some of the damage that happened. (Yes…he gave me permission to use his picture, but I still blurred … Continue Reading →
I got a great question from Douglas after he signed up for our Praxis counter-ambush and counter-assault training… “What’s the best place, with the shortest draw time to conceal my pistol?” It’s a great question, but it’s a little more complicated than it may seem. As an example, the best place I’ve found to carry … Continue Reading →
There’s a quote attributed to Wyatt Earp that basically says, “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” Actually, what he said was “Make haste, slowly.” There is SOOOOOOO much misinformation on the topic of whether to train fast or slow. To begin with, it’s not a binary, white/black, train slow/train fast issue–it’s a progression, similar to … Continue Reading →
Home defense is a serious concern for most Americans. And it’s gotten more serious as police departments are increasingly under-staffed. Add to that the increase in prison releases, and widespread increases in violence that we’re seeing and it adds up to a need to prepare. But there are myths about home defense—dangerous myths—that just … Continue Reading →