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  • FundamentalsGuide

    Measuring and Tracking Progress

    Measuring and tracking progress is an important aspect of a skill development journey. It not only confirms skills are in fact improving but it can also help identify specific improvement opportunities while making one aware of their limitations.

    7 min
  • CompeteReview

    Staccato P

    Take a 1911. Crossbreed it with a double stacked 9mm. Raise it and evolve it with a reliable defensive pistol pedigree. The end result is the Staccato P – a reliable 2011 for duty and defensive applications.

    7 min
  • DefendAfter Action Report

    KR Training Skill Builder

    Here is yet another after action report of a course offered by KR Training. The course in review is a brief two hour Skill Builder session designed to help a student at any level improve their pistol marksmanship skills.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Picking a Gun Safe

    Secure firearm storage is a multifaceted problem. What is being secured? Where? And from what? As such, there is no one size fits all solution. When in doubt, go as big as one can afford.

    5 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Size Matters and Bigger is Better

    Dot sizes on pistol mounted optics can make a difference depending on the application. In my opinion, larger dots lend themselves exceedingly well to situations calling for multiple fast good hits.

    7 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Caliber Considerations for Capacity Restricted Jurisdictions

    More capacity is never a bad thing. However, some jurisdictions limit capacity. Why they do this is beyond my comprehension, but it’s a reality we have to deal with and raises some questions. Does that impact caliber choice? If so,…

    4 min
  • DefendField Notes

    Preparing for the Rangemaster Instructor Qualification

    When working towards achieving a goal, it’s important to take deliberate steps to realize it. Sometimes the preparation is met with obstacles and we are forced to compromise. Here is what I did to prepare for getting certified as a…

    6 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    Heckler & Koch VP9 Match and Trijicon SRO 1000 Rounds Later

    It’s about time to take another look at the Heckler & Koch VP9 Match and see how my opinion has evolved after having spent a fair amount of quality time with it.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Mind the Ammo

    Here are a couple of benign cautionary tales regarding ammunition which could have ended tragically. There are some important takeaways here that gun owners should heed.

    4 min
  • DefendGuide

    What Gun Should I Get First For Self Defense?

    Selecting a firearm for self defense is serious business. There are several things to consider, even more so for a first firearm.

    7 min
  • DefendReview

    Johnny Glocks Evolution X Drop-In Combat Trigger System

    The Evolution X Drop-In Combat Trigger System from Johnny Custom Glocks is everything a Glock trigger should be: reliable with no slop. It’s not an economical kit, but should be considered by any serious shooter looking to replace a stock…

    4 min
  • CompeteGuide

    Recognizing and Adapting to Target Difficulty

    There are several techniques and approaches to dealing good hits on targets of varying degrees of difficulty. Here is an approach I’ve adapted from others and added a quick trick to help gauge difficulty.

    6 min