This is where I dump all the hard-earned, no-BS lessons I’ve picked up in the woods, on the range, and while carrying every day. Whether you’re trying to figure out the best chest rig that won’t flop like a dead fish, how to zero a red dot without wasting a box of ammo, or what budget gear actually survives a rainy deer season, I’ve got you covered. Real-world tests, zero sponsorship fluff—just straight talk from a guy who’s broken, soaked, and shot the stuff so you don’t have to learn the hard way. Dive in and level up.
Shooting speed is limited by the ability to process visual information. Want A-zone hits? No problem – aim small, wait for the right visual stimulus, and bang – right in the A-zone. Read on for details.
Next in our dry fire series: Can you snag Gabe White’s technical skills pins without tripping over your own sights? Level up your shooting & marksmanship with these drills. Let’s dig in!
The Casino drill, developed by Tom Givens, challenges marksmanship and cognitive skills. Variations of the drill increase cognitive difficulty. It’s a fun drill and a valuable training tool.
Let’s talk about ammo. Specifically pistol ammo for various activities like self defense, practice, competition, and hunting. Reliability is a crucial factor. Other factors are context dependent. Flexibility benefits training.
In the aftermath of recent events, there’s a surge in demand for guns and ammunition that may lead to shortages at least in the short term. Remember preparedness extends beyond armament and make strategic purchase decisions.
While coaching a student recently, I was reminded that focusing on the process, not the outcome, is key to shooting better. Results stem from properly executed processes.
It’s time to introduce controlled pairs to the dry fire series of posts. Building on previous marksmanship fundamentals, controlled pairs help us get better at stringing multiple shots in rapid succession.
The third course of fire on the Rangemaster instructor path, with two targets and two scorings, how it stacks up against the advanced qualification, and what Karl Rehn’s math says about its difficulty.
Rangemaster’s second instructor qualification: tighter par times, hand switches on the clock, and more rounds past 5 yards. Here is the course of fire and what Karl Rehn’s math says about its difficulty.
The first course of fire on the Rangemaster instructor path: the 2019 revision I shot in 2022, how it has changed over the years, and what Karl Rehn’s math says about its difficulty.
