I am not an advocate for using drills as primary methods of honing firearms skills, and probably never will be. I see drills as being closer to being parlor tricks than practical skills. That said, a very practiced individual who dedicates themselves to training and practicing to their highest level of proficiency may find the […]
Training
Teaching Women To Shoot With Drills
One of the greatest challenges we can face in the firearms community these days is getting women to want to shoot. Though women are showing more interest in owning and carrying guns for protection, that doesn’t mean that they all are suddenly interested in becoming a master shooter and being gun nuts. Getting a spouse or […]
How to Use Brain Based Diagnostic Splatter Targets
When you’re instructing, you want to see a shooter shoot to see if there’s anything they should change. Normally, you don’t even need to look at the target to know how to help them…you can see it as the shooter is shooting.
Is Physical Fitness a Part of Your Loadout? Fitness & Nutrition
Guns, ammo, knives, first aid, all of these may have representations in your loadout. Having the right gear, and the knowledge of knowing how and when to use it when the need arises comprise a large part of protecting yourself. But, one of the most integral and basic means of self-preservation is your body itself.
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 […]
ESEE Knives and Randall’s Adventure & Training: Company Profile
ESEE Knives / Randall’s Adventure & Training was born on the floor of the Amazon jungle but it is firmly rooted in the USA. The home base is located in Gallant Alabama on a 170 acre family farm that also serves as the training grounds for their wilderness training school, Randall’s Adventure & Training. Rowen Manufacturing, based in Idaho Falls, has handled our knife production since the inception of ESEE knives. ESEE sewn good are based out of Knoxville TN. ESEE Knives feature a Lifetime Warranty; if you break it, we will replace it.
Is Physical Fitness a Part of Your Loadout?: Fitness and Hydration
Self preservation extends beyond your gear and into how you take care of your body. Regardless of the kit to which you have access, your body will always be a “tool” you can use to better your survival. Keeping your body primed for action and your mind acute involves proper diet and regular exercise. However, in that diet, the food you consume is only part of what you must intake to keep your body healthy. Hydration is the other half of that equation.
Consistency In Training Is A Poor Excuse
Every time you buy a new firearm, even if it within the same line of manufacturers you are used to, you will have to conduct training with it. There is not much a way around this if you are serious about your training. Practicing and training to perform at your highest potential is a great […]
Reading The Wind for Long Range Accuracy
by Ralph Hicks Wind impacts the horizontal plane along the bullet flight path while air density and gravity impacts elevation. In rare topographic cases wind may impact the vertical plane such as when shooting up into a narrow canyon. The first step is to determine the wind direction; the angle of the wind to the […]
Perfecting Shooting Accuracy
by Ralph Hicks Beyond the mental and physical preparations it takes to shoot well is the ability to fine-tune your shooting positions and turret adjustments based the terrain and climate conditions. The more precise your ability to read the wind speed and direction, determine the exact range to target, trigger control, and forming a solid […]