To be an exceptional gun owner, you need to regularly challenge your gun handling skills. One of the best ways to do this is to participate in shooting competitions. Shooting against a timer gives you speed vs. accuracy insight you don’t usually receive during typical range sessions. While competing, not only do you want to …
In part one of this mini-series, I discussed the importance of training and the first three courses I took at the A Girl & A Gun’s 11th annual National Conference held at Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Grand Junction, CO on April 28th – 30th, 2023. In part two, I will share my experiences …
Receiving adequate training is important for responsible gun owners. Across the nation, there are thousands of firearms instructors who bring a certain expertise to the table. It may be hard for a new gun owner to find an instructor that teaches a curriculum relevant to the training they want to receive. If you, or the …
When I teach new students in my Basic Handgun class, we go over how the gun works, how to load it, and how to shoot it. It’s easy to discuss the mechanics of making a gun go bang in the right direction via a slide presentation. Making it happen on the range is a whole …
As society has progressed, the number of crimes, accidents, and other mishaps that happen every day has increased. Situational awareness and knowing the risk levels have become more important now than ever before. In addition to being a critical component of concealed carry, situational awareness can help individuals stay safe in various situations, such as …
As a firearms instructor, I cannot stress enough the importance of acting responsibly when you are carrying a firearm. Being able to act responsibly requires proper training, education, and situational awareness. You need to be aware of your surroundings and the potential threats that exist. This is where situational awareness comes into play. Situational awareness …
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