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…
Category: Handgun Corner
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, TRAINING 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…
Texas News: Federal judge says Texas CANNOT BAN 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying Handguns
Federal judge says Texas Can’t Ban 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns If after 30 days some liberal court doesn’t appeal this and get it struck down this will be a HUGE win for those that truly believe in the 2A. Age restriction for firearm possession or ownership is contradictory to the Second Amendment….
“FIGHT” not “GUN” is the Key Word in “GUNFIGHT”
“If you can’t stop the average dude from raping you in the shower, the last thing you need is a Carbine Class.” -Southnarc In Civilian self-defense training courses you often have certain trainers that require a “pre-requisite or “pre-req”” of certain courses before you take a certain class. For example, before you take an…
Every Man a Rifleman: Positional Drills
Most folks just practice with their firearm from the STANDING position because of the limitations of the FLAT RANGE but in reality we need to be shooting from all FOUR positions every time we train with a firearm (handgun or long gun). Standing Kneeling Sitting Prone Back Taking a Knee This is one…