Training

As mentioned in my other articles, the dynamics of a deadly force encounter happen at a blazingly fast pace. We are thrusted into a reactionary role. Thus, our decisions and actions are made and executed mostly instinctively from muscle memory, rather than through calculated decisions based on the clarity of hindsight. The tips I present are intended to help…

Sometimes the simplest things we do can have a great payoff in the long run. I would like to pass one tip to all of you responsible gun carrying citizens. In a way this concept was ingrained in my mind when I was in Marine Corps Bootcamp. We were trained that, while in uniform, we were not to…

#JustifiedShooters is a series of articles that we publish to share real life examples of people who have used a firearm legally in self-defense. When you find such a story share it with the hashtage #justifedshooters and click here for other articles in the series. Older Patron Defends Himself During Bank Robbery A bank customer…

In today’s video Damon is talking to Ron about the popular Matrix Rifle Kits by Magpul. These kits make it easy to customize your AR-15 in several different themes or colors that are sure to suit all shooters. –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t forget to subscribe) Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we publish…

There are a lot of different philosophies out there about home defense tactics. I don’t feel that any of them paint a full picture of the best course of action for every potential scenario. Since we can’t predict every potential situation we can’t assume that a single response plan is going to work all the…

Early in 2015 we launched our own Gun Related Business directory. Our directory is a place where anyone can search for a range, shop, gunsmith, or firearm instructor near you. Thousands of gun related businesses have added themselves to our directory and that helps Americans that are looking for those services. That said, I decided…

In today’s video Damon and Ron review two different jackets that work great for concealed carry. In the video description on YouTube we include the links to the manufacture’s websites as well. Remember, you need to train with any concealed carry system you choose to use! –>Click here to watch on YouTube (Don’t forget to…

This week I stumbled upon two different home invasion news stories that both involved a machete. The first, from September 5th in South Carolina involved three men forcing their way into someones home and “hacking” him to death. Their weapon was a machete. According to the Associated Press: Investigators say a man was hacked to…

Earlier this month Tampa police responded to a call from an AMC movie theater when a patron’s firearm accidentally dropped to the floor. (News story below) To share my own incriminating story, I recall many years ago shortly after receiving my concealed carry permit but shortly before my first holster came in the mail I…

Damon’s Monday Video Each Monday we publish a video with one of our Senior Instructors, Damon Thueson. Damon has a big personality and a great approach at learning. Jumpin Jack Steel Targets: In today’s video Damon is out at the range with NRA Master Training Counselor Steve Beckstead and Chairman of the Board for the…