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He went from certain failure to top-of-class…in minutes
A few years ago, I got a text from the owner of a coffee shop that I frequented. His son wanted to be a state trooper and was at the academy, but he was days away from failing out because he couldn’t pass the firearms qualification. He had one more shot. His instructors liked him…a…
How a 47 year old “American Rifleman” ad can help us today…
I recently bought something kind of odd. It’s a 47 year old magazine ad from American Rifleman! And there is a super-important lesson in this ad that we can learn from today: Pretty cool, isn’t it? Pistol mounted optics have definitely come a long way, but it’s humbling to know that we can simultaneously…
Distance shots with a red dot on a subcompact
I’ve got a couple of cool things for you today. First is a “drill” that was created last year to commemorate Eli Dicken’s life-saving actions at the Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood IN. Early reports said that he engaged the shooter from 43 yards away, hitting with 8/10 shots fired. So, at the time, I decided…
Dan Bongino shares a “fight to your gun” video
I got an awesome video today from Robert…he said, “Coffee cup in the face on video it worked great” Notice how behind-the-curve he is as he turns around. He’s trapped in a fatal funnel with a gun pointed at him…inches away. I am not sure if this husband/dad has gone through our “Fight To…
Shooting Incidents Where Good Guys With Pistols Took Out Bad Guys With Rifles and Carbines
Here’s a quick list of 9 instances where good guys with pistols took out bad guys with shoulder mounted weapons: May 3, 2015 Curtis Culwell Center in Garland TX. 59 year old officer Greg Stevens began taking rifle fire from 2 attackers at a distance of 15 yards who were both wearing body armor and…
How to improve pistol accuracy IMMEDIATELY!
Next time you’re at the range shooting a pistol and you’re not hitting where you want or as tight of groups as you want, what can you do—RIGHT NOW—to shoot better with your very next shots? Even if you’re shooting the dreaded low-left groups (or low-right for right handers). Or if you’re flinching in anticipation—even…
39 aspects of vision for shooting that go beyond 20/20, readers, and astigmatism.
It’s very common when I talk with people about vision training that they immediately start talking about wearing bifocals, trifocals, or progressives…or what type of vision correction surgery they’ve had. In most cases, they’re just referring to visual acuity…their ability to see objects clearly and sharply at various distances. But there’s so much more to…
Why “Natural Point Of Aim” Doesn’t Work For Self-Defense
One of the challenges that we have with self-defense and competition shooting is that we have to break a lot of the rules that we were initially taught. Natural point of aim is a good example. Natural point of aim is a very useful tool for long range precision rifle and precision pistol. Basically, you…
Meth-head at the stop-n-rob…what happens next?
As you’re filling up with gas, you watch a guy trying to smoking meth out of a Monster Energy Drink can across the street. You think…”They” shouldn’t be in “this” part of town…especially in the middle of the day. The dude’s trying really hard, but it’s obvious…even from across the street…that his lighter is out…
Is it Bad to Dry Fire a Gun? Exploring Pros and Cons
Is it bad to dry fire a gun? This question often sparks debate among firearms owners and enthusiasts. In this comprehensive blog post, we will explore the concept of dry firing, its potential risks, and benefits. We’ll delve into the intricacies of dry firing practice and how it affects various types of firearms. Additionally, we’ll…
I want to give you instant access to a valuable PDF with 3 drills you can do with or without a pistol that will give you tighter, faster groups the next time you go to the range.
You’ll learn how to fix low-left groups, shoot better with both eyes open (even with cross-eye dominance) and make your sights come into immediate, automatic alignment with the target each time you draw.
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