H/T Lenny Ladner No other man in firearms training history has had more influence and persuasion that Colonel Jeff Cooper, USMC (Ret.) The Modern Technique of Pistol Craft that Colonel Cooper invented and taught revolutionized Handgun Training forever. The MT can be divided up into four major parts: 1. The Big-Bore Autoloading Pistol…
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Know Your Glocks
What are the Differences Among the Glock Generations? Nice overview of the 5 Generations of what John Wick’s Armorer called “The new breed of Austrians.” š
Little Pistols ā How Far Will They Shoot Accurately?
Little Pistols ā How Far Will They Shoot Accurately? Recent events in FUSA like the Greenwood Mall shooting in Indiana earlier this year have made it evident that if you carry a handgun for self-defense you need to be ready and able to make a long distance shot if called upon. Here is a…
Reviewing Head Shots
When drilling on “Head Shots” in relation to STOPPING a Bad Guy IMMEDIATELY, it is VERY Important to understand BRAIN ANATOMY. Here are two articles on the subject I highly recommend you re-read: Don’t Forget to Drill on Head Shots Are You Good Enough to Take a Head Shot When Everything is On the…
Practical-Tactical: Do Weapon Mounted Lights Make You a Target?
Do Weapon Mounted Lights Make You a Target? As the author points out the answer to this question is LIGHT DISCIPLINE. If you are going to mount a light on your carry firearm, TRAININGĀ with that Weapon Mounted Light is imperative! This is why I don’t agree with Massad Ayoob when he says NOT…
Over-Thinking and Under-Training
I have noticed a developing trend in tactical training blogs and forums: Trainers and Students “Over-Thinking” situations and by default of that mentality, putting forth energy toward the WRONG training goals and under-training on the skill’s needed. Let me give you an example: At a recent “Active Shooter” class, the topic came up of shooting…
Training Notes: Pat Mac Ass Kicker Collection
Warm-Up Refine and Define your Point of Aim Transitions with Cardio! Turn & Burn! Cover to Cover
Training Notes: “Line of Sight” Shooting
There is a lot to be said about how important it is to be fast and accurate with a gun when you are shooting to save your life or the life of others. I often tell students when they first start out that speed with a firearm is all about efficiency of motion. Start out…
Start Shooting Better: The Dot Torture Drill
Start Shooting Better: The Dot Torture Drill This is an oldie but goodie! Highly recommend you integrate this into your handgun drills. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
“Listerine” Pistol: Extreme Close-Quarter Combative Realities
When we talk about “Listerine” Combat we are referring to that nasty “bad breath” distance fighting that takes place within 2- 3 feet of your nose. This can be empty hand, knife, stick or firearm. We will see that all of the Combative principles of each of these platforms intersect or duplicate each other…