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.
Beyond A Shadow Of A Scout
Kinda proud of this series. I love the idea of the Scout Rifle, but the more I found out about it, the more I realized that it reflects a “Gun Culture 1.0” mindset. The parameters for the Scout Rifle were…
Ants In Your Stance
A poor stance is one of the easiest things to spot on the range. If someone is standing awkwardly when shooting their gun, it stands out like a sore thumb. It's also one of the easiest things for a new…