Ask any world class competitive shooter or high speed tactical shooter about dry fire and they’ll tell you that it’s the secret to their success…it’s what separates the men from the boys. But ask a typical Facebook commando about dry fire and you’re likely to hear something along the lines of, “I shoot once a […]
Shooting Tips & How-To
Teaching New Shooters: Do’s and Don’ts
Introducing a new shooter to the world of firearms? There are a few “do’s” and “don’ts” to keep in mind to help make the experience fun and successful. This isn’t a complete list of what to and what not to do, but, hopefully, it’s enough to get you started sharing the shooting sports. Don’ts 1. […]
Pistol Shooting | Don’t fear the flinch
It’s a cliche as old as saying “it’s as old as”. A new shooter grouping low and left and someone tells them to stop flinching, stop anticipating recoil. Well, I’m here to tell you to keep flinching. Why wouldn’t you anticipate recoil? Just change when. There are two different flinches when it comes to shooting […]
Clearing Cover Garments: Three Techniques to Get You Out of the Holster
One part of concealed carry that trips up a lot of people is clearing your cover garment from the gun. It can get caught up on the butt of your gun, you can grab a hand-full of cover garment as you’re drawing, or cover can block your draw all together. Today, I’ve got a video […]
Train and Shoot With Both Eyes Open: Tactical Rifleman Video
Here is some basic science and tips to help you practice, focus and shoot with both eyes open. The importance of training with both eyes open cannot be stressed enough. Karl covers the physiological reasons behind this thought process. If you are going to train for combat, train with both eyes open. For more go […]
How to Fly with Guns: Know the Rules and Pack the Gear
John Lovell of warriorpoetsociety.us talks about the laws and rules of flying with guns. It is legal and it can be easy if you know the rules and have the right gear. Recommended Gear: Small Handgun Case – http://amzn.to/2iXhe4h LARGE TRAVEL CASES (couldn’t find cheaper that I trusted, sorry) -Pelican Case (long) – http://amzn.to/2xWvzQW – […]
Shooting Basics: Training One Handed
Shooting basics must include one handed training. One handed will improve your shooting. In a fight, you may need a hand for something else. Each range session should include one handed drills. Here is a brief discussion on why you should consider integrating one handed shooting into your training pattern. https://youtu.be/xH5D7lzCTWM by David Donchess David […]
Fun & Challenging: Shoot Don’t Shoot Dry Fire Drill
I’ve got a sample dry fire drill from Upgraded Shooter that I want to share with you today that combines a few valuable skills into a single drill… It’s a shoot-don’t-shoot drill that is truly random that you can do at home, on your own, with friends, or at a live fire range (if they’ll let […]
Karl’s Five Favorite Rifle Drills for New Shooters: Tactical Rifleman Video
This week, on Tactical Rifleman, we are going to cover Karl’s favorite 5 Rifle Drills for New Shooters. Yes, there are hundreds of great drills out there. Yes, you need to practice all your critical skills, such as transitions, malfunctions, and speed reloads. However, first and foremost, new shooters need to develop muscle memory. That […]
How Special Forces Sets up a Helmet for Combat: Tactical Rifleman Video
We got a few comments on our “How to set up your Body Armor” video, asking about the helmet I had in the videos and how we go about setting a helmet up. Simple: Don’t weigh it down with extra crap you don’t need. Keep it simple. NVDs: Ensure your mount is tight. There’s nothing […]