Do you build failure into your training? You should.

by Joel Gaines | Dec 4, 2019 | Pistol Shooting, Shooting - General

Simply put, if your firearms training is completely benign and failure free, you are doing it wrong. Let’s look inside why we train to begin with. We’re looking for confidence and skill – when? In the nightmare scenario, right? When, God forbid, we...

Trigger Finger Placement – Double Action Versus Single

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...

Ready Positions, Challenge Positions, and Sul

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...

Dot Torture – Best Fundamentals Pistol Drill

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...