Short answer: If you’re shopping for gun owners, concealed carriers, or anyone serious about personal protection, Black Friday is the perfect time to snag quality gear at real-deal pricing. Below are five can’t-miss gifts—practical, training-focused, and everyday-useful—with tips to help you buy the right version the first time. (Yes, we included CrossBreed Holsters. 😉) ...
Dry-Fire Training, Part 6 – Ace Virtual Training
Ace transforms the shooting experience by combining a VR app and a handset. Improve and change the way you train with Ace virtual reality. In April 2023, while at A Girl and A Gun National Conference in Grand Junction, CO, I was introduced to the revolutionary virtual training from Ace. When I first tried...
Stop Wasting Time at the Range: Maximizing Your Shooting Sessions
For many gun owners, the shooting range is a sanctuary, a place to hone their skills, test new equipment, and escape the stresses of everyday life. However, all too often, range sessions can quickly devolve into little more than aimless plinking, leaving shooters feeling unfulfilled and their skills stagnant. To truly make the most...
Let’s Shoot A Revolver Qual From the 1920s
I was recently writing an article about the Fitz Special revolvers and researching the concept as well as the man behind them, John Henry Fitzgerald. In this research, I discovered a book he wrote simply called “Shooting,” and I’ve been digging through it. In the book, there was a revolver qualification that was right...
The New Florida Police Handgun Qualifications
As a proud and noble Florida man, I’ve shot the Florida Department of Law Enforcement handgun qualification shoot and did not walk away impressed. It was super easy to finish, and ultimately, I didn’t see it as an adequate skill test for those who carry a firearm as part of their profession. I first...
The Tueller Drill – Fact From Fiction
One of the most misunderstood pieces of firearm culture and training is the Tueller drill. The Tueller drill has been around since 1983, and since then, it’s grown out and away from what it’s supposed to be, turning into a hive of misinformation. Anytime I hear it mentioned, I take a deep breath and...
