Over a year ago and after serious consideration, I finally decided to put together a course I had been thinking of. At that point, I had been an active shooter response instructor for law enforcement/military for some time and was well into using a Single Officer Response to an Active Shooter program I had designed […]
Today we continue with part 2 of Fundamentals of Low Light. You can read part 1 here. (more…)
Of all the techniques that I would consider the most critical, low-light training is perhaps the most neglected. The main reason for this is usually lack of a range which will facilitate low-light live fire and the general prohibitive cost for those on a budget to attend a low-light specific course. Because of these factors, […]
In handgun iron sights vs reflex optic part 1, Aaron compared accuracy and speed from 3, 5 and 7 yards. Well he’s back with part 2, and this time he’s shooting from 10, 15 and 20 yards, as well as a transitional drill on a 6 plate speed rack. Is a reflex sight faster or […]
On Saturday, September 21, a group of Islamic militants entered the Westgate Shopping Center in Nairobi, Kenya, and opened fire. It is being reported that 71 people (the number may reach two to three times that once the investigation concludes), including many women and children, were murdered by this gang of evil, soulless bastards. (more…)
Any skill set that you want to be proficient in, to master, requires training and practice. (more…)
The first handgun mounted weapon light I can remember seeing was almost 20 years ago and it was hanging off the bottom of an HK USP. I remember thinking that it was the coolest thing I had ever seen and fell in love with the gun and the light. Fast forward to today and I […]
Have you ever considered getting a reflex optic for you handgun? I know I have… For me, there are two main considerations when deciding whether or not to make the investment: cost and capabilities. (more…)
If you’ve never seen the infographic below before, it shows different techniques for spotting a concealed handgun. This is useful not only for its intended purpose (things to look for, helping the good guys spot guns on the bad guys), but also for those of you who are legally carrying concealed (things to avoid). (more…)
Yesterday, I shared a rare but interesting malfunction reported firsthand by Fortress Defense instructor Frank Sharpe, and to say that some feathers were ruffled would be putting it mildly. Predictably, experts from all over were quick to point out that it was operator error (read you’re doing it wrong), there were claims that it was […]
