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OK and TX Officer Involved Shootings Show A Pattern
Before I go any further I want to be clear that I support law enforcement and the job they have to perform. The large majority of officers serve proudly and…
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Woman Fights Off Returning Robber
Warren, Ohio – A mother returning to her home on Willard Ave. needed her concealed carry gun to protect herself from a robber on Monday morning. The 40-year-old woman told…
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I Call BS on “If You Carry Without A Round In The Chamber You Might As Well Leave Your Gun Home”
I’ve seen a meme with this quote twice in the last week so it is time for me to express myself on what I think is a dangerous and ridiculous…
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Overconfidence When Armed
There is one thing in common between expert shooters and those who never shot the gun they own for self-defense: Neither of them have an invincibility shield once they pick…
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How To Make A Full Time Living As A Firearm Instructor
Recently a member of a private Facebook group of which I’m a member posted this question: For all the full-time firearm instructors where your only “day job” centers around firearms…
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Episode 343: 65% of People Don’t Do THIS After Their CCW Class
Today, Riley and Jacob review survey data collected from students at various periods after their initial concealed carry class. We discuss some best practices and considerations to help people overcome the more common struggles that we all face.
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Episode 342: Surviving a Mass Shooting – Part 2
Today, Riley and Jacob continue the discussion about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own gun.
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Episode 340: Surviving a Mass Shooting
Today, Riley and Matthew talk about the recent mass shootings that happened in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. We talk about strategies for prevailing if you ever find yourself in one. And we also talk about how to avoid getting mistaken as a “bad guy” by cops in the chaos if you do indeed choose to respond with your own gun. Let us know what you think in the comments!!
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Trigger Terminology
Trigger control is an essential part of accurate and fast shooting. How well a person can manipulate the trigger is a benchmark of an experienced and skilled shooter. Most basic…
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The 2-Point: King of Slings?
For most people buying a handgun, a holster is the next logical purchase. Unless you plan on keeping the pistol in one of your hands with no way to secure…
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The Next Best Thing to Combat
Experience is king in combat. The one who’s been in the most fights generally has a considerable edge. But experience is a hard thing to get. Not only is…
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Why Dry Fire Helps
I’ll be the first to admit that I wasn’t dry firing as much as the rest of the team was–not until lately, that is. It’s not that I didn’t see…
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Everyday Tactical: Keeping Your Hands Free
Anything you can do to minimize the tasks you must perform is beneficial and frees up your mind to focus on the other critical calculations and decisions that are processing through your brain at an unbelievably fast rate.
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Episode 333: The Secret to Winning a Gunfight – Dave Spaulding
Today, Riley talks with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives. Riley recently went through Dave’s Kinetic Combat Pistol course here in Colorado where the importance of moving with purpose was drilled into the students. Dave has been instructing for nearly 40 years in law enforcement, SWAT and civilian capacities. Dave has a unique non-BS approach to teaching only what is relevant and proven to help good people win gunfights decisively.
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Gun Buying Tips For Those With Weak Hands
I am speaking about some women shooters, the elderly, and those with less hand strength due to arthritis, a physical injury or disability. For that reason, I wanted to address this important group of people who often get overlooked.
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