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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July 07, 2016 This article was originally published on policeone.com. I am often asked what trigger weight is optimal for law enforcement or concealed carry. The short answer is that it depends on your mission, your training, and your values. I grew up with firearms and have been shooting since I was five years old.…
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July 05, 2016 1 Comment Originally published on policeone.com. Keeping your firearms running in less than optimum conditions, from below zero temperatures to temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, as well as preserving and protecting the bore, requires both knowledge and the right tools for the job. Principles of Gun Maintenance No matter what firearms you use,…
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June 30, 2016 3 Comments This article was originally written for policeone.com. Do you want to significantly increase your overall shooting proficiency on a permanent basis? Do you want to increase your speed, accuracy, and mental conditioning for gunfighting? If so, you must learn to incorporate dry fire practice into your lifestyle. Dry fire is…
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June 28, 2016 While you may not have heard of Black Arch Holsters before, they have just announced a new line of holsters that looks very promising. The Utah-based company states that its new Protos-M holster can adapt to any style of carry–meaning that you can carry concealed, regardless of the season or the situation, without needing…
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June 28, 2016 I get many questions every month on what drills will improve various shooting skills. Common questions include “What drills can I do for better trigger control?” and “What drill will help me get faster on my draw and first shot?” The list goes on and on. There are the countless drills online…
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June 23, 2016 1 Comment One of the more difficult concepts to keep in tune for the serious practitioner is maintaining a high level of precision under pressure, especially in dynamic situations. In fact, I found myself stumbling a bit this year due to some bad habits that I had developed over time. It wasn’t…
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June 21, 2016 2 Comments I put on my 44-pound weighted X Vest and look upward at the hill in front of me. The 50 to 60 degree incline is a daunting sight. It’s going to be a real challenge today. I start to run, steadily, up the hill. Three-quarters of the way up, my…
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