I had a student write in today asking about what to do since his pinkie finger hangs off of the bottom of the grip of his pistol. This is a very common issue…either for people shooting small pistols or shooters with big hands. Here’s an example…this is what my grip looks like with a standard […]
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Bersa: Over One Million Strong
With over one million Bersa handguns sold in the United States we decided it was time to take a look at their classic, the Thunder 380. Bersa: Over One Million Strong. Weighing-in at just 20oz and with styling similar to James Bond’s iconic Walther, it’s easy to see why the Thunder 380 is a popular […]
Under Stress? Control your Breathing, Control your Mind
It is critical that we understand our body’s reactions to an attack. There are many mental and physical functions which occur at the subconscious level. While our bodies will respond in ways that we may not be able to control initially, with training we can anticipate and mitigate unhelpful responses and successfully respond to a […]
Thoughts about the State of the AR Market and the Future of the Firearms Industry
I was disheartened to read that Daniel Defense, a titan of the firearms industry, lead by an honorable and ardent supporter of the second Amendment, dedicated to creating a high quality line of products has suffering from up to 100 layoffs of full time positions. This is unfortunate. My condolences go to each hard working, […]
WATCH: 458 SOCOM vs. Concrete Block Wall
The .458 SOCOM round has been around for a while but never really gained much popularity. This is largely in part to it’s reputation for breaking guns. Like the 10mm in it’s early days modified existing platforms couldn’t take the punishment. The .458 SOCOM hasn’t been tamed, but CMMG has built a rifle that runs […]
Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Chest Rig | First Look
Blue Force Gear has got a pretty good thing going. They don’t create a ton of different gear, but what they do create often sets the industry standard. They also take chances and gear that unconventional, but well thought out. The Blue Force Gear Ten Speed chest rig is both unconventional and quite well thought […]
Dynamic Drills: Instructor Brian Wang Explains Shooting Pistol in the Prone
Instructor Brian Wang from Monarch Defense demonstrates pistol prone during their Dynamic Drills Day in Lytle Creek, California. Most people don’t train shooting pistol from the prone. It can provide a stable shooting platform and help you confirm to low cover. Learn it, love it. You can find their class schedule at www.monarchdefense.org You can […]
Department of Homeland Security Awards Federal Premium Ammunition a .40 Caliber HST Ammunition Contract
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Federal Premium a major ammunition contract. Starting delivery in 2018, the contract provides for up to 180 million rounds of .40 caliber Tactical HST duty ammunition to multiple Department of Homeland Security law enforcement components and other federal agencies for up to five (5) years. This contract will […]
Remington’s R51 Is It all True?
When the Remington R51 was re-released I was excited. An American company producing a pistol with a different action than the standard browning locking action. Call me a gun nerd, but that sort of stuff excites me. The gun magazines all had rave reviews until it was made public that either money had changed hands […]
Bystander Gives Armed Robber an Educational Beat Down: Bonus Free Gun and Free Ice Cream
This amazing response to an armed robbery was caught on camera. Funny and educational, it teaches us about criminal over confidence with a handgun and the line between self-defense and aggression. If you liked this video, consider becoming an ASP Patron Member to support the work it takes to make the narrated videos like […]