Gunsite Academy Bans Use of SIG SAUER P320 Pistols in its Training Classes
Gunsite will allow Military or Law Enforcement students to use their P320 government-issued duty pistols, but will try to discourage those students from using it as well.
Training and Technique
3 Ways to Improve Your Shooting…Without Actually Shooting
All of the aforementioned physical skill and coordination exercises will force you to put aside your ego and that natural tendency to not engage because you might not look cool.
Paul Markel’s ‘The Ultimate Armed Citizen: Using Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns as Fighting Tools’
“Knowing how to shoot and understanding what it takes to morally, legally, and effectively use a firearm in a life and the death situation are not necessarily the same things.”
An Israeli Soldier Shows Why ‘Israeli Carry’ Can Get You Killed
Don’t create obstacles for yourself when carrying your gun. Get training, practice, then rinse, lather, and repeat until safely handling your EDC gun becomes second-nature. Carry your gun loaded and ready to go.
Gun Safety: Lessons From a Deadly Negligent Discharge
The 18-year-old victim died after the man in question pointed his “dummy gun” at him and pressed the trigger. A single bullet to the head killed him. What we have is clear negligence and potential recklessness…but it wasn’t an “accident.”
I Went Shooting Last Week and I Learned Some New Things
I’ve written about this before, but practicing and/or training with a well-thought-out structure delivers results. It seems so obvious but I can’t count the number of times I didn’t structure my shooting and was frustrated by how poorly I shot.
Reality Check: Just Having a Gun Isn’t Enough in Today’s America
“Well, I have a gun, so I think I’m ready.” Such was the response of one gentleman during a group
Are ‘Reduced Recoil’ Defensive Pistol Loads More Prone to Malfunctions?
You should always test your carry gun with whatever personal defense ammo you intend to carry. It’s always been the case that some gun/ammo combinations just don’t work reliably for whatever reason, while similar loads from other makers will run just fine.
All Training Isn’t Equal: Yes, There’s Bad Firearms Training Out There…Here’s How to Avoid It
Good training will help you avoid criminals, too. You’ll learn how to practice better situational awareness and that command presence in your body language. Savvy bad guys notice these traits and look for easier, more submissive appearing targets.
Personal Defense Pro Tip: Don’t Show Officer Friendly the Muzzle of Your Gun During a Traffic Stop
In my experience, I have gotten away with only warnings on traffic stops by being kind, courteous, and acknowledging that not only do I have a carry license (as he or she almost certainly knew before approaching my car), but that I have a gun on me.