Return on Investment

The firearms industry is a gear driven industry. To argue otherwise, just a few months after SHOT show, would be ludicrous. If it weren't, SHOT show would be about training, and not about the latest and greatest gadgets in the industry. At its heart, I think that is okay, I like cool gear just as …

Testing the Carry Load

A couple weeks ago I posted about choosing a carry load and some of the criteria that I like for a carry load to have. A couple things Inlisted were shootability, and accuracy. I have set standards I want a carry load to meet with some of those criteria.  For accuracy I am looking for …

The Late Training Update

It has been a busy past couple weeks, with more range time than normal, which has cut into my blogging time. Everything comes at a price right. I am big on having performance metrics. Tests that are shot only on occasion, that test and quantify skill. These are usually short drills that combine several skills. …

Flashlight Friday

Aaron Cowan/Sage Dynamics does a good job explaining some of the ins and outs of light use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3hI5fjNyI8

Thursday Training Tip

This is going to sound really simple, but I think a lot of people miss it. In order to be good at shooting, you have to practice shooting. I teach firearms courses on the side, so I like for people to go to classes and support their local instructors (assuming they are good at what …