Training

Dry-Fire Training, Part 4 – Mantis BlackbeardX

The Mantis BlackbeardX allows you to dry-fire train realistically with your AR-15. What is the Mantis BlackbeardX? It combines the auto-resetting trigger of the original Blackbeard with the shooting analysis of the MantisX. With this system, you’ll receive real-time feedback during your dry-fire training on how you can improve your performance with your AR-15. If …

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Springfield Prodigy

Springfield Prodigy, A Potential Competition Pistol?

The Springfield Prodigy pistol has certainly grown on me personally in the last few months. I had the opportunity to shoot both the 4.25-inch barrel and 5-inch barrel pistols at an event, and my initial first thoughts were, “Wow, they’ve got something with this pistol design.” I’ve been in competitive shooting sports for years. While …

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Dry-Fire Training, Part 3 – Laser Strike Systems Review

Laser Strike Systems has developed a portable auto-illuminating training target system that can be set up and used almost anywhere. How much does the target system cost? The cost varies from $59.95 to $149.95 depending on the training pack.  What’s included? Their “Best Buy” package, the Laser Strike Target Pack + Laser, ($89.95 value), includes …

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Bulls Eye Target

Target Shooting Practice vs Defensive Shooting Training

There is a difference between bullseye shooting, where you are trying to hit the center X on the target, and training for defensive purposes. People make the mistake of shooting at a bullseye, thinking that it is good training for self-defense. It is, but it isn’t because there is not a massive X on the …

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