Aaron Cowan from Sage Dynamics covers two methods for drawing from concealment and clearing a cover garment for outside the waistband (OWB), inside the waistband (IWB) and appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) concealed carry holsters. (more…)
Archive | Training
How Prepared Are Your Kids?
As an experienced martial arts instructor I invest a substantial amount of time working with kids. I take what I do very seriously knowing that what I teach may save a child’s life someday, or enable them to better handle situations they may find themselves in. (more…)
Citizen Response to Active Shooter by Sage Dynamics
Let’s say you carry a concealed firearm – what do you do if you’re confronted with the worst-case scenario of an active shooter? Do you have any training to deal with that type of an event? (more…)
Sage Dynamics Know Your Limitations Drill
Aaron Cowan from Sage Dynamics discusses and demonstrates the Know Your Limitations Drill using the Sage Dynamics Critical Zone targets available for download at SageDynamics.org. (more…)
Sage Dynamics on Close Quarters Shooting
Aaron Cowan from Sage Dynamics discusses close quarters hip/point fire shooting, specific targeting of critical areas of the body and the reasoning behind rethinking point of aim in close quarters. (more…)
Performance Walls
Aaron Cowan recently addressed what I feel is an interesting topic: performance walls, or barriers that prevent us from learning something new, and in the context of training. (more…)
Training Intent: People, Not Paper
In my experience, nothing changes the mood more on a range or in a conversation about training and practice than this simple truth; we are training to shoot people, not paper. (more…)
Ground Fighting with a Pistol
In this two part video series, Monderno contributor Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics talks ground fighting techniques with a pistol. (more…)
Center Mass in a Three-Dimensional World
What is Center Mass? The generally accepted definition is “center of the chest.â€Â This is usually denoted on a target by an X score ring or similar point of aim to aid in training. Unfortunately, this is wrong insofar as reality is concerned (and we should always be concerned with reality). Center Mass is the […]
The Best Home Defense Weapon
The best home defense weapon is a shotgun, right? Well, not exactly. (more…)