A shot timer, as we commonly think of it, records the elapsed times from the start beep to the fired shots. Therefore, most don’t consider its use outside of the range in which we are firing live ammunition. However, a shot timer is also exceedingly useful for dry fire as well. By means of a... Continue Reading →
The Feasibility of Pocket Carry for Those Who Usually Don’t
Pocket carry is quite popular and has a number of substantial advantages: Notably, you can pre-emptively acquire a grip on the gun and look like a dude that just has his hand in his pocket. If you practice sufficiently, the draw is very fast if the grip is already established. The other benefit is that... Continue Reading →
Practice the Draw Stroke(s): There Are More than One
You really need to practice your draw stroke, from concealment, and do it often. It is, perhaps, the most essential skill related to the defensive handgun. However, there are a number of variations on this draw stroke, and I am referring here only to the draw from a single carry mode. Even if you wear... Continue Reading →
Handgun Skills: Prioritize the Draw that Matters
The draw and presentation of the concealed handgun is, bar none, the most important skill in the toolbox of the defensive handgunner. Almost all fights in the civilian world involve the need to produce the gun from a concealed state and bring it into action. How fast you can reload most likely won’t matter. How... Continue Reading →