
The Old West Test
Five shots at five yards in five seconds into a 3×5 playing card. Pass or fail. That’s the Old West Test.
Hunt, Compete, Defend
Five shots at five yards in five seconds into a 3×5 playing card. Pass or fail. That’s the Old West Test.
Trying things outside of our comfort zone can provide a different perspective which can deepen our understanding and appreciation. I think this applies to shooting as well and my recent competitive shooting shenanigans appear to confirm that.
Want to be a good assistant instructor or ensure your assistant instructors do a good job? Then you might want to check out Citizens Safety Academy’s assistant instructor training course because hope isn’t a strategy.
While a highly specialized holster isn’t necessary for competing in USPSA nor will it auto-magically improve one’s results, it sure can help one look the part. The GX VICE is one of those and it is superbly functional.
Practice doesn’t make perfect. Correct practice makes perfect. The problem is diagnosing and correcting problems in practice can be challenging, but certain practice methods can minimize the amount of diagnosis needed.
Some folks think competitive shooting is a bad idea for armed defenders. I disagree with that notion, but let’s take a look at that position and see what we can learn from it.