Force-on-force training is one of the most beneficial activities you can partake in if you are serious about self-defense. While taking good shooting classes and routinely practicing at the range is important, I always encourage concealed carriers to do at least a little bit of competitive shooting, and to take at least some force-on-force training. ... Continue Reading →
In his timeless work The Art of War ancient author Sun Tzu wrote “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy... Continue Reading →
I recently attended a one-day training class with Spencer Keepers, founder of the holster company Keepers Concealment. Spencer’s company manufactures what is considered the premier appendix holster in the industry. Within the firearms community Spencer is not only a businessman, but he is also well known for being an excellent shooter. He is particularly known... Continue Reading →
I highly encourage training with good instructors at any opportunity you can manage. All good shooters, especially those who are instructors themselves, are life-long students of the craft that seek out knowledge from others at all opportunities. As a guy who is busy with family and work my ability to take training is more limited... Continue Reading →
I have met John Murphy, the lead instructor of FPF Training, a couple of times before. John is a firearms and self-defense trainer who also hosts many of the top names in the industry at his range in Culpepper, Virginia. Therefore, I have met him before when training with instructors he has hosted. I have... Continue Reading →
This year I have been pursuing some training in things I don’t do well. Imagine that! As a shooter I fight the trap that many shooters do: becoming myopic on just the firearm and the related skill set. Even among serious shooters I find a skill that most are weak in is contact distance shooting. ... Continue Reading →
In February of 2017 I had the privilege of taking Greg Ellifritz's excellent Ground Fighting course. I have much more training in striking and standing combatives than in any work on the ground, so this seemed like a good way to get started in that discipline. The class was truly excellent and I certainly recommend... Continue Reading →
