Guides

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How-tos and explainers, from choosing gear to running the drills.

  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 3: Reloads

    It’s time for another installment of the Dry Fire Series. In this post we will look at using dry fire practice to deliberately develop reloads using a training technique called chunking.

    17 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    The Test

    We’re taking a look at The Test, also known as the 10-10-10 drill, for the second drill of the month post. A passing score on it is relatively easy. A perfect score? Not so much.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 2: The Draw

    It’s time for another installment of the Dry Fire Series. This time we will look at a few ways we can improve our draw stroke using dry fire practice.

    9 min
  • DefendGuide

    The Reality of the First Handgun

    Picking your first defensive handgun? Budget, purpose, and know-how steer the choice. Unsure where to begin? Start with what cops use for proven options. Get trained—safety’s non-negotiable. Read on to avoid a costly, fatal mistake.

    8 min
  • HuntGuide

    The Advantages of Shotgun Mounted Optics are Clear as Mud

    Ever wonder if shotgun mounted optics offer similar advantages to pistol and rifle mounted optics? Subjectively, they should for some applications. Objectively, the data I have so far neither supports nor contradicts this.

    14 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Dry Fire Part 1: Getting Started

    Jon says, “Stop making dry fire harder than it needs to be. It’s free. It doesn’t have to take an hour. You don’t need a full kit. You don’t need lasers or apps.” And he’s right.

    13 min
  • Guide

    2023 Gift Guide for Gun Folks

    I don’t like writing gift guides. No, sir. Not one bit, but some of y’all keep asking for one. So here we are.

    12 min
  • DefendGuide

    Preparing for Violence

    Violence is real. It can be a small random event or part of a larger emergency like a terrorist attack. Preparing for it begins with increased awareness and acquiring the proper tools which is best done when the economy is…

    10 min
  • CompeteGuide

    Overcoming Barriers to Getting Started with Competitive Shooting

    I’ve heard many reasons explaining why folks won’t go shoot a match in my years of encouraging them to do so. Maybe by exploring those reasons we can find ways to overcome the barriers to getting started.

    8 min
  • DefendGuide

    A Guide to Becoming a Rangemaster Certified Instructor

    If you are considering becoming a Rangemaster certified instructor and want a few pointers to help you prepare for it, then you might find this brief guide useful.

    8 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Getting the Most Out of a Firearms Training Course

    Attending a firearms training course requires a monetary and time investment. The return on that investment comes in the form of marksmanship skill improvement. How much improvement depends on the steps we take to capitalize on the investment.

    8 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    A Dry Fire Session

    Folks who are looking to improve and have figured out that dry fire is the secret sauce are often curious as to what dry fire practice sessions look like. Here is an updated look at what I do and why…

    8 min