The ArmaLite pattern rifle, specifically the AR-15, is arguably America’s most popular long arm. Villain-ized in the press, issued by the military, equipped in numerous video games, and kept legally in countless US homes… the famous “”black rifle”” is one of the most extensible and configurable firearms, yet so many users do little beyond attaching […]
Two Common AR-15 Training Errors and How to Fix Them
Today, I’ve got 2 common AR-15 training errors that I’m going to take A LOT of heat for pointing out. These 2 inferior techniques/errors are almost sacred cows in the firearms training industry. Almost 100% of the top competitive shooters use them. You see super-high-speed tactical ninjas with Tier I credentials use them. They’re the […]
Stable Out to 3000 yards? Nikon MONARCH 3000 Rangefinder
You may recall when we broke the news about Nikon’s new MONARCH 3000 stabilized rangefinder. In the months since our original post some other reviews have come out and they are impressive. Nikon…STABILIZED…3000 Those three words tell it all. Over 100 years of optical design, a stabilized image and the ability to range targets out […]
The Draw Shot: Hit First, Win Fast
With new interest personal defense, I see a lot of people developing their own theories on what is important in shooting. Some theories are based on caliber being the deciding factor. Some people even think that just having a gun will act as a force field against violence. Quality training is of the utmost importance […]
Pistol Training In Your Car: Can It Make You a Safer Driver?
Sometimes (actually quite often) I find crossover between what I’m doing on the firearms training front and the rest of my life. Vision training is one of those areas. The same exercises that help me pick up my front sight faster also help me keep my eyes on the road more when I’m driving and […]
Mind Your Manners: Range Etiquette
There’s not much that can ruin a shooting experience quicker than getting stuck in a lane near someone with poor range etiquette. Whether you’re a fresh gunny, or a shooting veteran, everyone can benefit from brushing up on proper range etiquette before heading out to a shared shooting location (most of the “rules” mentioned in […]
Situational Awareness: Getting The Upper-Hand
Situational awareness is very important for being prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. This can make a huge difference in your performance in a fight if you’re aware of your surroundings. People tend to concentrate more on shooting than they do the other things that will actually make you better at employing those […]
“Smart” Guns: Potemkin Safety from Bureaucrats
This dumb idea keeps regenerating itself like respawning enemies in a zombie game, or, given the age and technology behind this dumb old idea, like the bad guys in Space Invaders, the ancient arcade video game (if you recognize the screen on the left, “the hill” is something you’re officially “over”). Fortunately, not everyone is as weary of battling […]
Shooting Stance Theories: What Works for You
There are several components to shooting accurately, including sight picture, stance, grip, trigger pull, and even breath management. Because people have been shooting firearms for hundreds of years, there is no shortage of techniques recommended to improve a shooter’s marksmanship. This article will focus on some of the more popular theories about stance. One theme common in […]
Watch the Sig Sauer P320 Fire 1000 Rounds in 13 Minutes and the Polymer Results
The Military Arms Channel has done a video one thousand torture test with the Sig Sauer P320 that is worth watching. The P320, or a version of it anyway, won the XM17 trials to become our nations primary service pistol. The Sig P320 is loved by many shooters, it seems to be one of the […]