The Criss Cross drill strings together several marksmanship fundamentals making it a great choice to practice… well… stringing fundamentals together. Let’s take a look at it.
Some say cleaning a gun is mostly a waste of time. Others are adamant about always keeping it clean. Which camp are you in? Is your camp correct? Let’s find out.
Size plays a major role in handgun mastery and shooting it well. But what about handgun design? Are some handgun types easier to shoot well and master than others?
Having a practice plan is essential for effective dry fire practice. Specific, measurable goals make training purposeful, preventing boredom and promoting skill development.
KR’s Three Seconds or Less drill is a solid baseline for minimum competency concealed handgun carriers should strive for. But how difficult is it? Let’s find out.
Andreas asked where Ben Stoeger’s shooting classes fit in training. My take is that performance classes always help after grokking safety and establishing fundamentals.
Ever wondered what to expect from a Lone Star Medics virtual course? Well the session I attended was surprisingly informative, covering how to tailor range medical kits.
I’m back with more thoughts on Ace Virtual Shooting after using it a ton. It’s fun and helps improve marksmanship skills, but still figuring things out.
On the tenth month of the dry fire series posts, it’s time to return to the basics. The focus is on being mentally engaged and present while practicing to avoid bad habits and improve skills efficiently.
Do you shoot on occasion? Are you a hobbyist or an enthusiast? Let’s explore the distribution of commitment levels among gun owners, what that means in terms of ammo usage, and corresponding activities.
A thought experiment on acquiring guns today revealed insights. Priority: H&K VP9 for concealed carry, AR-15 for home defense, CZ Shadow 2 for gaming, and others for hunting and plinking fun.
The “Four Aces” drill combines draw, reload, and controlled pairs. It’s well suited for dry fire practice and an excellent drill for improving marksmanship and building speed.
