Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Bringing The Right Gun to Your Training Class Good information. The right gun depends on your skill set, goals, and the class you are taking. You might also like Essential Gear for Firearms Courses. […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 28, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Skeeter Skelton on Point Shooting (1968) Skeeter was my favorite gun writer when I was growing up. Thanks to Karl and his crew for digging up this older article. Concealed Carry Clothing […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 21, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Value of Mirror Image Shooting I agree with Mas here. I think a lot of instructors would get an incredible benefit out of taking a basic handgun class “mirror image” with the non-dominant […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 7, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit – October 11-13 2024 | Fairfield, UT | Despite the fact that one of the instructors is somewhat questionable, this is the best shotgun class in the country. Register soon […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 31, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Managing Expectations I’m placing this article at the top of the list because it’s important and you should read it. “Bendigo” is an talented writer and has some valuable life experiences to share. The […]
Rangemaster Professional Pistolcraft Instructor Bullseye Course
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Last weekend I attended Rangemaster’s highest level instructor certification class (course AAR coming soon). The Professional Pistolcraft Instructor class is a three day program only open to those who have completed Rangemaster’s Master Pistol Instructor certification. As a part of the class, Tom Givens gave students a chance to attempt to pass the challenging […]
Ammo Related Problems
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A couple weeks ago, I saw that Tom Givens had posted the article below on his Patreon page. I’ve been seeing the same things in my classes and wanted to warn my students. I asked Tom for permission to reprint the article and he graciously agreed. If you aren’t a member of Tom’s Patreon page, […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 26, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Old Age And Cunning … The most common demographic of the people reading my blog is a male between 40 and 60 years old. If you fit that description, take Ralph’s advice. […]
2024 Rangemaster Roundup
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Two weeks ago, I spent three days teaching and learning at the Rangemaster Tactical Training Conference in Dallas. I’ve now taught at the last 11 Tactical conferences and my TacCon blocks are regularly some the most fun classes I teach every year. The conference consists of three days of material taught by […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 12, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm Some tips to solve a problem we will all be lucky enough to face someday. Hair Triggers Massad Ayoob discusses […]
Do I Still Have It?
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I imagine it’s a question quite a few of you folks ask yourselves. I have to admit that I ask the question myself more regularly as I age. When I was a cop, I had a reputation of staying calm in life threatening emergencies. I’ve been retired almost four years now. Since my […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 29, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Patterning the Judge Home Defender Part 1 – Judge Centric .410 Patterning a large selection of .410 defensive loads. Read Patterning the Judge Home Defender Part 2 – Normal Buckshot as well. […]
April and May Open Enrollment Schedule
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Here are the classes I’m doing in the next two months that still have open seats. Check them out below. If you are a $10 tier Patreon supporter and missed the email with your 20% off discount codes for these (except the class at Blackwing), contact me and I will send it to you. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 15, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Surviving a Riot Solid riot survival information. If you want an even more in depth look at the issue, my book has an entire chapter on the topic. Concealed Carry Corner: Carry […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 1, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Federal’s #1 Buck Is Back When this load was originally introduced, it produced a much tighter pattern. It will still likely be a great home defense load. Thunderstick Summit After Action Report […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 2, 2024
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guest Shot: Trendy or Noteworthy? (Part I) “Remember, fighting is final. If you engage in combat, you run the risk of being hurt or killed. It’s not a video game. There is no way […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 29, 2023
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Terrifying moment Prague gunman David Kozak takes shot after shot The best information about the Prague active killer I’ve seen, along with video of him shooting from the rooftop. Using a rifle with a […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 1, 2023
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted lights. Home Defense with Tom Givens Tom Givens discusses some home defense tips. After you read this article, check out […]
Shooting Drill- Higher Standards
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I got this drill from Tom Givens. He originally posted it in the July Rangemaster Newsletter. Tom’s description is as follows: This month we are going to shoot a qualification course that would normally be shot on a silhouette target, but substitute a B-8C or an FBI-IP1 bullseye target, scored as printed. This […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 3, 2023
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Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. People Want Their Say, Not Their Way This podcast has two very valuable concepts for conflict resolution. The first is making a distinction between a person who wants “their say” versus a person who […]