I like guns, just like the next guy. As shooters, there is an inclination to acquire gear. It seems boring to use only one kind of gun when we have so much to choose from. Between all the Glocks, M&Ps, Staccatos, Walthers, and every other great thing, gotta have’m all, right? The problem remains that... Continue Reading →
I want to address a very important skill pertaining to the safe and effective use of the handgun: mating the dominant and support hand close to the body. I see this principle get violated, often, in classes. Joining the hands on the gun in space is bad practice as it inhibits performance, but more importantly,... Continue Reading →
Training should be “relevant” to you and your lifestyle. You have probably heard that statement often. However, like much in this world of personal protection, repeated mantras often remain nebulous and vague. How should the practitioner decipher what skills and tactics are relevant? Here we refer strictly to the armed citizen as law enforcement and... Continue Reading →
I have written and spoken about a given number of skillsets that the capable self-defender should have, among them being skill with a handgun, but that is just one. There are other considerations beyond your shooting skills that are of paramount importance. On this Survival Dispatch show I delve into eight particularly important skillsets to... Continue Reading →
Pictured is a Fender Stratocaster and a Glock 26. Obviously, I am a traditionalist. I have found a consistent theme among shooters who are really good; they are usually really good at a second thing too. There is a benefit to diversity in pursuits. This phenomenon is not confined to shooting, a lot of top... Continue Reading →
A consistent trait that all high-level practitioners of almost any craft seem to share in common is an ability to focus on improvement when practicing. Pertaining to shooting, there is a difference between “practicing” and actually focusing on making progress. Perhaps you have heard this said, that every round fired should serve a purpose. The... Continue Reading →
Most people in the wide world of self-defense, preparedness, personal protection, or whatever we might call it, are enthusiasts in a particular aspect of the greater whole. As an example, I am a handgunner, and I am a specialist and enthusiast in the use of the defensive handgun. Therefore, shooting and training with the handgun... Continue Reading →
There is nothing new about using a handheld light with a handgun. The reality remains that, in the world of civilian self-defense, it is exceedingly rare (practically non-existent) to find incidents in which civilians engage a threat with gunfire while using a flashlight. This is because most crime happens in low light, but not no... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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