Preparing to carry a gun means a lot more than simply purchasing a firearm and getting your permit (or not in permitless states — up to you, although there are clear advantages to having a permit). It’s a series of lifestyle choices that completely transform many areas of your everyday world. It demands careful...
I’ve become quite enthralled by the idea of using police backup firearm quals for concealed carry training. Most police quals are great training but aren’t focused on concealed carry. Backup or off-duty qualifications are focused on small guns that are typically carried in a concealed manner. The MPOETC Backup Gun Qual is the latest...
How much dry fire do you do? I try to do ten to fifteen minutes a night, mixing in various techniques. I use my dominant hand and my non-dominant hand, draw from my holster, and do simple marksmanship training. It’s functional, but I’ve begun to realize I might not be getting the most out...
When you go to the range, it’s good to have a plan. What are you going from? What skills do you plan to improve? That’s the golden question, and knowing what you are going to do at the range allows it to be an efficient use of your time. With that in mind, practicing...
Movies and TV are largely works of fiction. We don’t expect them to be right about nearly anything. However, for many, a TV show or a movie is the only experience they have with firearms. TV shows and movies from the opinions of many on firearms, regardless of the fact they are fiction. Rarely...
How often do you clean your handgun? Have you ever cleaned your hunting rifle? What happens when you shoot your gun too much without regularly cleaning it? Why is cleaning your guns so important? In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about cleaning your firearms and why keeping them clean is...
