I have a complicated relationship with the word “mindset”. On one hand, it accurately describes an important concept. On the other hand, it is so overused, abused, and buzzed in our industry as to lose the intended meaning in most cases. I will try not to...
If you have never purchased a handgun before or have not purchased one in some time, you might experience angst or hesitancy because you just don’t know what you should do. There is so much myth surrounding what guns are best suited for you that it can be a bit...
If you have taken any of our lifesaving courses, or any trauma care courses for that matter, you have seen and hopefully learned how to use some important lifesaving tools. If you follow our definition of logistics readiness you are probably concerned with what...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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