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...
My First IDPA Match Shooting Carry Optics
About a year and a half ago, two slots opened up for a friend and me to shoot an IDPA match. We both shot PCC and struggled with how different the shooting sport is compared to USPSA and run-and-gun AK/Carbine-style matches. IDPA is a shooting sport focusing on accuracy, with speed almost a secondary...
ETS Pistol Magazines: The Perfect Blend of Innovation and Value
When upgrading your firearm, one oft-overlooked but crucial component is the magazine. We may not think much about how the ammunition is fed into the gun, but it’s critical to successful shooting, whether you shoot competitively or are training for that self-defense encounter you hope never comes. Obviously, the original brand-made magazines work the...
Taurus GX4: A Concealed Carry Pistol Worth a Second Look
I first reviewed the GX4 when it debuted in 2021 and was impressed with it right out of the box, which surprised me. I’ve never been a Taurus fan, viewing their firearms as fine but not great, mediocre at best. The G3 series was fairly unimpressive, so I assumed this would be a subcompact...
The Vermont Off Duty Qual – Get Training
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...
Underrated Carry Guns – Don’t Miss Out
It’s never been a better time to own guns. Well, maybe before the National Firearms Act, you could own SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, and machine guns with ease. But aside from that, it’s a great time for the gun industry. If you conceal carry, you have dozens, if not hundreds, of options. Not only are...
