August 18, 2016 This article was originally published on policeone.com. Firearms trainers have long been studying the best ways to increase shooting proficiency in gunfight situations. Through my own experiences as a law enforcement officer and from colleagues in law enforcement who have been in gunfights, I have gained some crucial insights into gunfighting skills.…
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August 16, 2016 2 Comments This article was originally posted on policeone.com. There are a few different philosophies about shooting stance and technique in gunfight training. One is the idea that “there is no stance in a gunfight; you are running, moving, ducking, avoiding, etc. and you won’t be able to assume one.” Another common…
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August 11, 2016 2 Comments This article was originally posted on policeone.com. Over the past 30 years I have watched the ebb and flow of competition shooting and other competitive events in police training environments. From Police Pistol Competition, to IPSC and IDPA, and now 3-gun competitions, competitive shooting has begun to become an item…
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August 09, 2016 1 Comment This article was originally published on policeone.com. Many firearm trainers view range training as marginally effective for gunfight training and conditioning. However, if you bring the proper emotional perspective, train at the real speed of the gunfight, and learn to shoot under pressure and emotional duress, you will be amazed…
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August 04, 2016 This article was originally published on policeone.com. One of the first skills to degrade under stress is trigger control. This vital skill is composed of two parts: mental control and physical manipulation. On the mental side, control of emotions comes into play. On the physical side, learning how to manipulate the trigger…
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August 02, 2016 4 Comments This article was originally published on policeone.com. We’ve all been there. Just as you’re ready to break the shot, you yank the trigger and shove the gun forward. The shot misses and you mutter a bit under your breath… and prepare for the next shot. What just happened is commonly…
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July 28, 2016 There is a maxim that says “keep it simple, stupid.” The theory behind applying this to firearms training is that too many choices will result in hesitation and hesitation could get you killed–therefore, teach one way to do something and avoid any confusion. Those who believe in “keep it simple, stupid” typically train from the…
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July 26, 2016 1 Comment One of the contributing factors for successful high performance shooting lies in your ability to control your handgun during the recoil cycle. While there are a myriad of biomechanical and neural processes involved in precisely how we create that control, none are more fundamental than strength in the hands, wrists,…
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July 14, 2016 3 Comments This article was originally published on policeone.com. I am no stranger to airsoft guns and have had the opportunity to test new airsoft products over the years. These tests have given me the chance to see just how useful airsoft can be for serious training. One of the most effective…
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July 12, 2016 3 Comments This article was originally published on policeone.com. One of the most neglected areas of firearms training is acclimation and its role in conditioning the performer. Most training consists of the fundamentals of shooting (stance, grip, sight alignment, etc.) followed by a series of shooting drills. This method of training generally…
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