Training Junkies Vs. Performers: A Dichotomy? 

I have found an interesting dichotomy throughout the years: very often, training junkies with many, often hundreds, of hours of professional training frequently remain at a mediocre level of mechanical skill with their pistol, while performance oriented shooters who compete shoot at a high level with little, if any, formal pistol training.  Occasionally, you encounter... Continue Reading →

I Don’t Care

I am a shooting enthusiast, particularly as a handgunner.  I am no USPSA Grand Master, nor have I tried to be, but I shoot at a high level, especially from concealment, which throws a specialty wrinkle into it.  I absolutely love the benefits reaped from competitive shooting, as competition pushes all participants to get better. ... Continue Reading →

Thoughts on Competitive Shooting

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 →

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