Position: See Sooner, Not Just Faster
Getting faster doesn’t always mean shooting or moving faster. In Part 9 of our Fundamentals Series, we look at how positioning, angles, and working farther off a corner can help you see and solve the shooting problem sooner.
Training for the Way You Actually Conceal- Part II: Traditional Appendix Concealment for Women
Appendix carry is one of the most common ways to conceal a handgun, but carrying and accessing it efficiently are two different things. In Part II of this series, we break down the traditional IWB setup and what makes it work.
Common Preparedness Mistakes
Preparedness is not about buying everything you might someday need. It is about making smarter decisions before the pressure hits.
Training for the Way You Actually Conceal: Part I Deep Concealment for Women
Concealed carry is not something you figure out once and never revisit. As your lifestyle, wardrobe, and training evolve, your approach to carrying should evolve with them.
Movement: Bridging the Gap Between Marksmanship and Practical Shooting
Learn how practical shooting builds on marksmanship fundamentals by adding cadence, stress, and purposeful movement without sacrificing grip, trigger control, or vision.
Concealed Carry from Scratch Part II: Why Structured Training Matters More Than Gear
New shooters should build skill progressively, starting with safety, grip, stance, trigger control, range fundamentals, and concealed carry basics before advancing.
Use Your Vision to Move, Plan, and Shoot Sooner
Shooters improve efficiency by letting their eyes solve the next problem early. Find the next position, move the eyes to the next target, and let the body and gun follow.
Driving the Gun with Your Eyes
In this article, we break down the three most common visual mistakes shooters make during transitions including the subtle issue of lingering eyes and explain how improving visual processing can increase speed and accuracy.
How to Silicon Carbide Your Grip
Silicon carbide grip texture can dramatically improve handgun control, recoil management, and grip consistency—especially in heat and humidity. Here’s why I use it on almost every handgun I own and how you can apply it yourself.
Dry Fire Training: Stay Sharp Without Burning Through Your Ammo Supply
Dry fire training has evolved far beyond simple trigger presses and reload drills.
Trigger Control: Building Cadence Through Consistency
Effective shooting performance depends on more than isolated trigger control—it requires the ability to apply trigger control through consistent cadence. This article examines how repetition, efficient trigger movement, and structured drills build a smooth, repeatable firing process under speed.
The Basics 101: Defensive Ammo vs. Training Ammo
Learn the difference between training ammo and defensive ammo. Compare FMJ vs hollow point performance, purpose, and why each plays a critical role in shooting.
Trigger Control: Minimizing Movement for Maximum Performance
Trigger control is a core shooting fundamental that directly impacts accuracy and consistency. Learn how proper trigger press and reset reduce movement and improve pistol performance.
Running the Preparedness Loop
Stockpiling ammo isn’t enough. Real preparedness comes from a system built on consistent training and replenishment—Stack. Train. Repeat.
Grip Part 2: Building Consistency Under Disruption
Because the support hand is so critical to recoil management, it’s also the easiest thing to lose when the gun stops shooting.
The Thrill of 2-Gun and 3-Gun
Adrenaline. Precision. Speed. Welcome to the high-stakes world of 2-Gun & 3-Gun shooting sports. From obstacle-packed stages to lightning-fast transitions between rifle, pistol & shotgun—this isn’t your average range day.
Discover IDPA
Learn about IDPA, the International Defensive Pistol Association—an exciting, practical shooting sport focused on self-defense, skill, and community.
Should I Store My Magazines Loaded?
Ask this question at your local gun counter and you'll likely get a good debate.

