by Joel Gaines | Sep 4, 2019 | Readiness
We talk about the OODA Loop a great deal in our training. It’s a cool bit of neuroscience, especially since we spend all day doing it and don’t even know it. So what is it? Why do we OODA and not even know it? OODA is an acronym for Observe, Orient,...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I hear this all the time where we live: “I am a law-abiding citizen and it is my right to…” But just as Inigo Montoya said in Princess Bride – “You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means” When most...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 13, 2019 | Pistol Shooting
Trigger control is a huge factor in pistol accuracy. It is very easy to push the muzzle away from your strong side or pull it toward your strong side while firing. It is one of the reasons pistol instructors are using words like “press the trigger” instead...
by Joel Gaines | Aug 8, 2019 | Shooting - General
Whether you are new to shooting or have been shooting for years, there are five essential firearms that you need to have. You might have WAY more than five already, that’s ok. Let me explain what these 5 particular ones are, why you need them, and my...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 29, 2019 | Readiness
“Nothing like that can happen here because it is a safe place.” What is “safe”? A quick check of the registered sex offenders in a five-mile radius should immediately disabuse you of any notion that you are “safe”. Now, what about...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 18, 2019 | Shooting - General
I shoot a lot because it is a critical skill in my readiness portfolio. I love shooting, but I hate being unskilled more. So, that’s the lens I look through when I am putting lead downrange. While it can be a lot of fun to go all “full send” at your...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 9, 2019 | Pistol Shooting
There is no end to the diversity of opinion on how best to do just about anything related to firearms. Think about it: each “system” of training has a slightly different set of safety rules. There are differences in thought about the best stance, the best...
by Joel Gaines | Jul 8, 2019 | Readiness
This topic touches on terms that can be frustrating to differentiate. We are not attempting to split hairs or get into semantics for their sake alone. Our attempt is to think specifically about preparedness vs. readiness in order to understand the difference between...
by Joel Gaines | May 20, 2019 | Pistol Shooting
Everyone who wants to increase their proficiency – regardless of their current level of speed and accuracy – can benefit from this amazing pistol drill that takes only 50 rounds to complete. The Dot Torture drill (DTD) originated from David Blinder at...
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