Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shooting an Unarmed Man? A lot of hard-won knowledge here about stopping the draw, “gun arm grappling” and drawing a firearm in an empty hand encounter. You all should read this one. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rodney Dangerfield must’ve taught beginners Some of the real issues inherent in training beginners. I’m glad I no longer do it. I’m happy. For now. Have you tried the Casino Drill yet? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Seriously, You—OK, We—Need To Stop Watching The News This Year One of the best resolutions you can make…stop watching television news. I got rid of my television more than six years ago and have […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Tips For Stretching The Range Of Your Handgun “Shooting out of the notch” is an important skill to learn and practice if you want to shoot at very long range with your pistol. Personally, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Critical Elements Of A Handgun Training Program “If you want to go to man camp and spend five days crawling on the ground, shooting thousands of rounds through your AR or AK, that’s […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 10mm Auto: Cooper’s Big Bore A very thorough history of the development and evolution of the 10 mm auto cartridge. COUNTER SURVEILLANCE: CARRYING WEAPONS WITHOUT TELLING EVERYONE Some good tips for […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Good Guys Win! Tamara Keel pens a nice monthly column in SWAT Magazine. It’s full of short narratives (Like the NRA’s “Armed Citizen”) about armed citizens defeating criminals. It’s good to read these scenarios […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Interview with a Mexican hitman A vital insight into criminal psychology. Read about this man’s attitudes about killing and torture and understand that many of the criminals you might encounter on a daily basis […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is Your Defensive Firearm Actually a Woobie? My guess is that even for this generally clueful audience, most of you carry your gun like a lucky rabbit’s foot. Listen to what John has to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. My Revolver Stopped Revolving Contrary to popular belief, revolvers can “jam” too. And when they do, they generally need tools and a gunsmith to fix. A Post On Situational Awareness Training Marcus Wynne […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The T.A.B.B.E. Test – Erik Kondo This seems like a reasonable metric with which to judge the merits of a particular fighting technique. Can Loaded Magazines Stop Bullets or Increase the Effectiveness […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 10mm Auto: What’s the Big Deal? Tamara Keel writes a good piece on the 10mm cartridge. I like this round for hunting and animal defense, but I don’t think it’s the best choice for […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea Massad Ayoob explains why you shouldn’t shoot warning shots. You should also take a look at Massad’s article on open carry. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. RG101: Revolver Grasp, or How to Hold a Revolver When I poll students in my shooting classes, I find that only 10-15% of my students ever carry a revolver for defensive purposes. Revolver carry […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why You Need a Pocket Gun….Even if You Don’t Pocket Carry “A pocket gun, whether actually pocket carried or not, is a valuable weapon to have in your arsenal. A gun that is generally […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Cop shares gunfight lessons from ISIS-inspired ‘Draw the Prophet’ terror attack Some good lessons here from a cop who killed two rifle-armed ISIS terrorists with his duty Glock pistol. Closing the distance on rifle […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Seven Habits Of Highly Dangerous People “It does not matter if you used to be a Grand Master pistol shooter or a black belt Judoka, if you have not maintained a baseline of skill, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Building Confidence in CCW Skills Many novice shooters “practice” rather than “train.” Training implies having some goal and structure for your practice session. Here’s how to transition your practice or recreational shooting sessions into […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Start Shooting Better: Dot Torture Drill A drill I shoot at least once a month. It’s excellent for refining trigger control. This article explains how I use the same drill described in the link […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Living With Violence This is a podcast interview with Gavin de Becker. Mr. de Becker wrote one of the most influential books ever published in the field of self protection. In this interview he […]
