Firearm training gear can be really freaking expensive. It’s easy to see why due to the fact it’s a relatively niche genre of gear. I’m not blaming any particular company, but their gear is often designed and priced for the professional shooter and ranges. That drives up the price for the average Joe and can …
Best-of lists can be lots and lots of fun, and most best-of lists around guns focus on a single caliber. While that’s fun, I’ve always thought, why not a best-of list that gives you the best guns from various calibers? With that in mind, I set out to ponder, gather opinions from friends, and create …
I’ve become quite enthralled by the idea of using police backup firearm quals for concealed carry training. Most police quals are great training but aren’t focused on concealed carry. Backup or off-duty qualifications are focused on small guns that are typically carried in a concealed manner. The MPOETC Backup Gun Qual is the latest I’ve …
I’ve been exploring the world of revolvers. I’m so used to semi-autos that I found myself getting a little bored of them. With that in mind, I’ve discovered revolvers are a lot like shotguns. Reloading is a skill that’s needed to keep the gun running. I’ve been exploring speed loaders and speed strips, and recently …
How much dry fire do you do? I try to do ten to fifteen minutes a night, mixing in various techniques. I use my dominant hand and my non-dominant hand, draw from my holster, and do simple marksmanship training. It’s functional, but I’ve begun to realize I might not be getting the most out of …
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When you go to the range, it’s good to have a plan. What are you going from? What skills do you plan to improve? That’s the golden question, and knowing what you are going to do at the range allows it to be an efficient use of your time. With that in mind, practicing with …
