First off, let me say I’m not here to compare resumes or try and distract from John “Shrek” McPhee in any way. If you take my years in the military and contracting and multiply them by three, that’s John’s years. This is an article about nuance and fundamentals. Shrek recently put out a video of […]
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Gunfighter University | Trigger Jerk is a Myth and here is a test to prove it
“You can hit the trigger with a ratchet and still hit where you’re aiming. Trigger jerk is a myth.” – John McPhee About John McPhee: John McPhee is a retired Special Operations Sargeant Major and Owner of S.O.B. Tactical He has trained countless U.S. Special Operations forces and thousands of International Tier 1 Operators around the […]
Improve Your Shooting: Sight Picture Theory
Managing sight picture is one firearms fundamental that contributes to shooting accurately. Grip, stance, trigger pull, and even the way you breathe all play important parts in repeatable, accurate shooting. However, the point of this post is to focus on sight picture and a few of the prevailing theories on how to use it effectively to […]
How to Get Your Lady to Shooting: 3 Do’s and Don’ts
You love to shoot. You love her. But, she doesn’t love shooting. How can you change that? If you’re like me, you want to share your enthusiasm for the shooting sports with those closest to you. However, there is still a general trend of more male than female firearms enthusiasts. As a woman shooter, I’m […]
Self Defense Basics: 5 Easy Tips
How does self defense start? Recently, I received an email from a woman about concealed carry from a female perspective. This woman, we’ll call her Lucy, was seeking my advice because she had experienced a self defense scare of her own and wanted to take steps to protect herself and her children. Lucy hadn’t previously […]
Are pellets the new .22 Long Rifle?
Are pellets the new .22 LR ? It’s a legitimate question that could be debated by many. The firearms industry can be an odd and fickle thing to put it mildly. The last eight years of a Democrat being in the White House has certainly caused more panic buying of guns and ammunition that at […]
Rev Interviews Rob Pincus of ICE
I recently sat down with Rob Pincus of ICE training. Rob’s Bio Rob’s a professional trainer, author, and consultant. He’s the owner of the ICE training company. Mr. Pincus has law enforcement experience and has served as an executive protection agent. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Reserve after graduating […]
Are Shooting Drills Tactical Skill-Killers?
What Is A Drill? Drills are a method of repeating something over and over until you can’t screw it up. Courses of fire are timed scenarios that are designed to test our skills and diagnose what we need to work on. If there is one thing that I have learned from my time using guns, professionally or otherwise, […]
The Zen of Trigger Reset: Practice and Persistence
Once you get the concept of how trigger reset works, you will quickly appreciate how much better your accuracy gets and this opens the doors to firing follow up shots at a brisker pace. The combination of speed and accuracy is pretty vital, if you’re forced to stop a person, or 3, with only a […]
Smith Drop Elite Sunglasses: Unmatched clarity and MilSpec protection
Smith Drop Elite I’m a sucker for a good quality pair of sunglasses that double as eye protection for shooting and other adventure related activities. We have previously reviewed the Smith Frontman Elite sunglasses. The Smith Frontman Elite are a do-it-all shield for your eyes. They provide ballistic protection whether you’re on the range, the battlefield, ripping down your […]