Guides

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

  • FundamentalsGuide

    Grip and Trigger Control Things

    Being able to place an accurate shot on a static target without any time pressure is the essential foundation on which fast practical marksmanship is built on. Here are a few things I’m doing to improve that foundation.

    6 min
  • DefendGuide

    Home Defense 101: Fortification

    This post in the Home Defense 101 series explores the aspect of fortification which hardens the home against intrusion. This slows down the intrusion process which may deter an intruder while buying inhabitants time to respond.

    6 min
  • DefendGuide

    Home Defense 101: Deterrence

    Home defense is a complex topic, but one that is important and folks keep asking about. I don’t have all the answers, but this post gets into one of the aspects I consider to be most important. That aspect is…

    7 min
  • Guide

    2021 Christmas Gift Guide for Gun Nerds

    Here is a last minute Christmas gift guide intended to help folks find a gift for the gun nerd in their life. Conversely, here is a gift guide for gun nerds to share with folks who are likely to be…

    10 min
  • HuntGuide

    How Far is that Deer?

    Ever spotted a deer while hunting but were unsure how far away it was? This post takes a look at a few different approaches to ranging a deer before taking the shot.

    7 min
  • HuntGuide

    Deer Hunting with .220 Swift, 6mm ARC, or .25-06 Remington?

    Ever wonder how the .220 Swift, 6mm ARC, or .25-06 Remington stack up for deer hunting? No? Me neither, but someone asked and made me curious.

    5 min
  • HuntGuide

    So You Bought an AR-15, Now What?

    AR-15s are great! However, there are endless accessories that can lead the uninitiated down a deep rabbit hole. This guide for the new AR owner is designed to help them map out a course for the journey.

    9 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Recoil: A tale of three measurements

    It’s not uncommon for a shooter, regardless of experience level, to wonder or ask what the recoil from a firearm or cartridge will feel like. While there is no way to know without experiencing the recoil, we can use some…

    11 min
  • DefendGuide

    Shooting with Ailments: Part 1

    Some forms of arthritis can make fast and accurate one handed pistol shooting difficult. This post, which is the first in a new series, explores what I’ve done to maximize accuracy while minimizing the impact on speed.

    4 min
  • HuntGuide

    Cartridges, Rifles, Targets and Your Effective Range

    When talking about effective range, it’s easy to focus on the effective ballistic range of a cartridge. However, many times the effective range is limited by the shooter’s ability or the firearm.

    5 min
  • HuntGuide

    Rifle Cartridge Selection for Hunting

    An exploration of the most prolific centerfire rifle hunting cartridges in America and their hunting applications.

    12 min
  • DefendGuide

    Cooper’s Colors

    A brief introduction into Jeff Coopers’ color system for situational awareness from a layman’s perspective.

    6 min