firearm training
The Importance of Range Time – I hope that if you have read anything of what I have posted in the last few years, one that you have taken to heart is training, and when I say things like that, I am telling you almost as much as I am telling myself. It is hard …
Know Thyself and Thy Enemy: In any fight, it is vital to do as Sun Tzu said, “know thy self, know thy enemy,” which means that you need to know who you are and what you stand for, your capabilities, and the same for your potential adversaries. This means having an honest discussion with the …
Layers of Defense – One of the first things you learn when you get into the military is that defense is not like the days of old where you have one or two means of defense, and if they get past that picket, welp, you are screwed. Today’s threats are everywhere, from online stalking on …
Tough Times Require Tough People – It is no surprise to anyone watching the news these days that the world is a crazy place. From highway hijackings in broad daylight, potential food shortages, and protests that erupt out of nowhere, life is a little less simple than 20 years ago. So, what can we do …
Shooting For Perfection – Like many of you, I am balancing a crazy work schedule, kids, wife, family obligations, honey-do lists that are never-ending, and just trying to relax, but I still think about self-defense, preparing for my family, and how I can best do that. Recently, that has focused on two main areas: physical …
Stand Your Ground … But Do It Smarter – Every now and again it is important to justify why you would be preparing for a home invasion, a robbery, or another event where you are going to need to use your weapon to protect your family. While I hope that this never happens to you, in …
Are You Training Enough with your firearm? – We like stuff. Gear is cool. I love new holsters, magazines, gun, knives, trucks, bags etc….some would call that a “geardo”, and I am sure that I ma not alone in this pursuit. How many of us go into the store, see that new gun and go…man …
A good and proper handgun grip can make or break your shooting experience. Too loose of a grip, and you’ll surrender control. Too tight of a grip, and you’ll leave yourself subject to movement and tremors. How to grip a pistol is one of those topics that will garner a thousand different answers if you …
On June 16, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a permitless carry bill. HB 1927 removes the mandate that one must first obtain a License To Carry (LTC) to possess a firearm outside of their home. From the final bill text, we have: “AN ACT relating to provisions governing the carrying of a …
As firearm users we should all know the three NRA rules of gun handling and the Cooper rules. For those of you who need a brush up or need to learn them, let’s review. The NRA Rules: Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready …
