Stuff You Need To Know
I recently did a list of "must know" trainers and resources for some people who wanted to get serious about training, and I thought I'd share it with you. First off, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my site,…
Trigger Pullers
Andy Stamford is on Lee Weems’ podcast this week, and just like so many other episodes of that podcast, it’s a fascinating look at the history of firearms training and practical shooting. Something Andy said, however, really resonated with me.…
What Have I Learned This Year?
I’ve learned that I’m not quite as bad of a shot as I thought I was. Don’t get me wrong, I still ain’t Rob Leatham, but the fact is, based on some of the junkets I’ve been on for my…
Training Never Ends
I wrapped up a two-day Urban Rifle class this weekend with John Farnam, one of the originators of the idea of the close-quarters AR-15. That class marks the end of my training for 2022, and what a year it’s been.…
22 Pew Pew
I had a student bring a Glock 44 to her CCW pistol test. I shot it, and I immediately knew I needed to get one. It was so much FREAKING FUN to shoot. It had all the fun that a…
Mighty Mite
Claude Werner, aka The Tactical Professor, has been a bit of guru for me. Other firearms instructors wander off in search of more refined, more esoteric drills that are shot with customized "everyday carry" guns that a) cost upwards of…
Blinded By The Light
I love doing "Mythbuster" style posts about guns and gun culture, and testing the strobe function that's found on most tactical flashlights has been one that I've wanted to do for a long, long time.
… And Let’s Be Particularly Careful Out There.
If you feel that 2020 felt a little violent, you're right, it was. "The year 2020 likely saw the largest percentage increase in homicides in American history. Murder was up nearly 37% in a sample of 57 large and medium-size…
Let’s Get Mean (Radius)
Typically, when any of us tests the accuracy of our guns, we shoot a bunch of groups, measure the two worst shots in each group, and then average those together. This method uses Extreme Spread to measure accuracy, and it…
What Makes A Round “Less Lethal?”
Kinda proud of this series. I'll be shooting four different "Less lethal" shotgun rounds through my beloved Mossberg 500 to see what they actually do in an industry-standard penetration test. Stay tuned.