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Small sighting errors are one of the most common reasons shots land off target. The fix is simple: get your sight alignment and sight picture correct, and make the front sight the center of your focus. Below are clear, practical steps and drills you can use to quickly...
Racking the slide doesn’t have to be a strength contest. With the right grip, body position, and a simple push-pull motion, you can use the muscles you already have to make the slide move smoothly and reliably. This is about working smarter, not harder. Why some...
Situational awareness saves more than pride. It saves time, stress, and in some cases your safety. Simple habits around mundane tasks like getting gas can make the difference between walking away unscathed and being the center of a dangerous encounter. What happened A...
“What kind of gun should I get?” If I had a penny every time someone asked, I would be rich. It’s a simple question on the surface but the real answer is personal. Picking a firearm is like picking clothes, shoes, or a recipe: something can look great on the hanger or...
In my firearms training and during the time I have been shooting competition and in the shooting community, I have had more conversations with people about guns.. and have heard: I don't think I could shoot someone What about shooting them in the leg because I don't...
If I had a dollar, actually let’s say a penny, for every time I had a woman tell me that they will get training as soon as X, I’d be a freaken millionaire. Lol As a momma myself, I have been there. It’s a regular freaken circus but instead of each act on center stage...
As a firearms trainer, I usually get this question a lot and that’s great, I am glad that you are interested in learning more about it so let’s dive in. First, let me start by saying I am not well versed in every type of gun and caliber so I will share tips that have...
One in the chamber or not one in the chamber, That is the Question. Too often, ladies say, they don't feel comfortable enough to store or carry their firearm with one in the chamber. My short answer, that's okay, just as long as you eventually get there AND as long as...
I thought that was the quote from my sports days in high school... but evidently it is actually: "You Play the Way You Practice" Ultimately, it says the same thing .. what you put into your practice, comes out in your "play", your game. My coaches used to remind us...
Are you thinking about taking your shooting to the next level? Are you trying to step out of your comfort zone? Are you wanting to get involved into the sport of shooting competition? What do you do, where do you start, what next? Competition isn't just for sport Just...
So often I get asked.... "what do I need for the range"? Well, there are several things you need such as: to dress comfortably & appropriately (to include closed toed shoes and a high neck tshirt (not V neck) a hat to help block the flying brass as well as the sun...
When I train ladies, I often talk about dry fire. I am sure I get some that have no idea what I am talking about and some actually ask. I am so glad they do because I don't know what you don't know. However, because I have gotten the question, I try to incorporate...
As an avid gun-toting woman and mom, gun safety has always been important, as it should be. I've owned guns since I was 18. I actually learned how to shoot from the San Diego Police Dept in a basic firearms safety class I took, with my Colt 45. I lived at home still,...
If you own a gun or have one in your home, you have likely heard several gun safety rules. There are a few basic ones and then there are additional ones to be mindful of. However, if you ALWAYS practice these, then the others just follow suit anyways. Gun safety...
If I had a dollar, every time I was asked that question... well, I'd have enough ammo for the rest of my life! :) So, my response is always the same. What is your purpose and can you make it function properly? Let's go over those two. What is your purpose? Think...
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