Studying the Historic Gunfighters For all you fellow Old West History buffs, this is an article you will want to bookmark. Greg Ellefritz lays out Eight of the best books on the subject of Gunfighters and the art of Gunfighting. I have read almost all of these save the one by Joseph Rosa and…
Category: Firearm Training Tips
Combat Shooting 101: The Zipper
From the Archives, 2013 The armed civilian, like the LEO, needs to evaluate his Course of Fire and Firearm Drills frequently to make sure they stay current with the times. The best example of this is the increased use of Body Armor by thugs. Looking at history, one could expect your “higher class”…
Rifle Drill 101: Shooting from Behind Cover w/Transitions
This is a fundamental rifle drill that get’s neglected because it’s not fun nor easy. Remember: COVER=LIFE You need to know how to shoot accurately from behind cover without exposing yourself and understanding how to quickly and efficiently transition your rifle from one shoulder to the next is critical.
What’s the Story on the Glock Switch?
WHAT’S THE STORY ON THE GLOCK SWITCH? The so-called “Glock switch” is an attachment which fits on the rear of the slide of a Glock semi-automatic pistol and makes it capable of fully automatic fire. It essentially turns it into an approximation of a Glock 18, a selective-fire machine pistol developed at the request…
The Average Civilian Pistol Permit Holder is Better with Their Weapons than Most Cops
The Average Civilian Pistol Permit Holder is Better with Their Weapons than Most Cops New York State, with its liberal politics and highly restrictive gun laws, might be the last place you’d expect to have a sheriff who actively encourages private citizens to get trained, licensed, and armed in order to help counter the nation-wide…
Firearm Conundrums
Firearm Conundrums A few questions puzzle nimrods and veteran shooters alike: Single Action, Double Action? One of the many enigmas to newcomers in the Western gun world is the description of operating a “single action” (SA) versus a “double action” (DA). Why are two actions required of the shooter to fire a single-action…
Leave No Plastic Trails
A friendly reminder that the Gubmint regardless of what State you live in is now actively tracking Firearm and Ammunition purchases (via Cucked Communist Credit Card Companies) To see the extent Gubmint and the Financial Sector are working together to violate your 2A Rights, read this: Financial Big Brother is Watching You Lesson:…
Condition One or None
The 5 Carry Conditions – How Do You Carry Your Handgun? I heard some scuttlebutt recently about folks carrying without a round in the chamber, ie “Israeli Carry” or Condition Three to guard against “Negligent Discharges” or ND’s. First off, When trouble comes knocking at your door, I can assure you he’s not going…
Assessing the Effects of Fires
Assessing the Effects of Fires Anyone who has ever done any sort of small-unit tactics training can remember “covering” a buddy while they move. This is good to learn, but there can be a bit of misunderstanding as to what actually constitutes “covering fire” or “suppression”. Just because you are putting rounds downrange does not necessarily mean…
Stupid Hand Shooting Drills
One Handed Pistol Shooting Drill Practicing shooting a pistol with your non-dominant hand (aka weak or stupid hand) is something we all need to practice more often. Why? Well, because Mr. Murphy is always lurking to kick your ass and the chances of something happening out on the street where you are either shot…