I am a huge proponent of shooting competition, either IDPA or USPSA. They are both games, so I don’t get too hung up on which one is better as the primary benefit of shooting competition is getting to perform while under some induced pressure. Personally, I shoot IDPA as I find I can be more... Continue Reading →
CCX2 Show with Annette Evans
We had Annette Evans back on the show this past Tuesday and we had a particularly good discussion on training paths. Enthusiasts of defensive shooting, and self-defense in general, often forget that the average person who is not a hobbyist, but wishes to be able to protect themselves, needs reasonable advice and guidance. Annette provides... Continue Reading →
Point of Impact Between Ammo Weights and Brands
I am always amazed at how much difference there is in point of impact between varying bullet weights out of a pistol. Hell, I find significant variance between different brands even with the same bullet weight. If you are serious about the readiness of your carry gun as a defensive tool, you absolutely must verify... Continue Reading →
The Deployable Neighborhood Defense Rifle
Recent history has witnessed several incidents in which good men have armed themselves with a rifle to intercept an active threat not in their own home, but in their neighborhood or vicinity. Stephen Williford, hero of the Texas Church massacre, comes to mind. So does the man who stopped an active shooter in his apartment... Continue Reading →
Red Dot VS. Iron Sight Training Considerations: Its all the Same
There is much discussion on the training requirements for moving to a red dot on a pistol. Yes, there is, undoubtedly, a learning curve to adopting the red dot. However, there is a great deal of misunderstanding related to what this learning curve entails. Having spent considerable time training with a dot-equipped pistol in the... Continue Reading →
Single-Hand Versus Two-Handed Draw and Shooting
Much ado is made about how important single-hand shooting is, and many articles and instructors urge concealed carriers to practice more with only the single hand on the gun. The need to practice single-hand shooting should be self-evident; there are many reasons why you may need to employ the gun with only one hand. However,... Continue Reading →
CCX2 Show with Darryl Bolke
This week we had an excellent CCX2 show with guest Darryl Bolke. Those of you that are into firearms training are probably acquainted with Darryl as he is well known in the circle. Darryl has a lot of experience in many facets of law enforcement, private security, and indeed as a concealed carrier. We discuss... Continue Reading →
The Best Tools for Most Civilian Self-Defenders
There is no denying that the concealed handgun is the primary and best tool for dealing with a lethal threat. However, the pistol is not the appropriate solution for every situation, and most of us cannot be armed with it at all times, in all places. There are several tools that I strongly believe most... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Training with Multiple Guns
I have been notoriously outspoken in my opinion that most concealed carriers are best served by focusing most, if not all, of their training on a single handgun platform. The fact is that from one gun to another you face different grips, grip angles, trigger pulls, ergonomics, and other changes that simply demand some cross-over... Continue Reading →
The Handheld Light as an Impact Weapon
I prefer to carry a handheld light that protrudes past my palm when I hold it in the typical hammer fist grip. There are two reasons for this: first, it is easier to point and light things up with the Bezel unobstructed by the hand. Second, I like having the ability to strike with the... Continue Reading →