We hear it more and more about people are getting their hunting license. It’s not just for the sport but it also helps people become more self-sufficient wherein they can hunt and eat their own game. Where hunting is becoming more popular, for those first time hunters it is wise to learn from and accompany…
When it comes to shooting there is no substitute for accuracy. In fact according to experts accuracy is more important than speed especially in situations involving self-defense. That being said one of the most important aspects of law enforcement training is the ability to draw quickly. If you have to reload, your life may depend…
Shooting stance, grip, sight picture and trigger control are the mantras of the consummate pistolero. There are multiple options appropriate to different shooting scenarios. Tight groups demand perfect control and sight picture. But what about those less than ideal situations where the formulation of a response is measured in perhaps, milliseconds. When faced with a…
It seems that if you turn on the news you are sure to see a situation that has arisen where someone has been injured or attacked. These situations cannot always be stopped before the moment it occurs and that is why it is crucial to know what you can do. If you are able to…
There is one subject that has seemed to become taboo in today’s society and that is if you should teach young children about guns and proper safety etiquette. You can read forum after forum and each person has their own view on the subject. In the end it is up to the parent whether or…
A history of firearms shows human dogged determination in getting it right at the risk of life and limb for the early practitioners. First the barrel. Early barrels were oak staves wrapped with iron hoop, just like wine barrels. The handguns used a barrel shaped iron cylinder, they were smooth bore like a shotgun, may…
Star Wars is a franchise that has been a staple of movie goers for almost four decades. The movies are watched over and over, people dress up and quote the characters. Star Wars is more than just a movie and there are those super fans that know everything about them. One thing you may not…
The late Jeff Cooper pioneered the teaching of situational awareness by breaking down the levels of alertness into four colors of preparation. The premise behind these teachings is to give the individual the necessary education to develop a heightened sense of awareness regarding their surroundings. For law enforcement personnel and other public safety officials, this…
