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The Boulder Firebomb Attack: A Reminder That Evil Finds a Way
A would-be mass killer in Boulder was denied a gun due to immigration status, not red flags. The attack still happened. This case shows background checks rarely stop evil—only slow it down.
Read MoreSpring Readiness & Refresh: A Seasonal Gear Checklist for Gun Owners
Spring is the perfect time to inspect, clean, and refresh your self-defense gear. This seasonal checklist covers everything from batteries and medical supplies to holsters and range gear—don’t head into spring unprepared.
Read MoreThe Hidden Risks of Strong Side Carry: Lessons from Christopher Bean
Strong side carry isn’t as safe as you think. Christopher Bean of Tactical Advantage breaks down real risks and how to mitigate them. From muzzle sweep to clothing snags, this video could change how you train. Watch it before your next range day.
Read MoreYour Secret Weapon as an Instructor: The Firearm Trainer’s Podcast
The Firearm Trainer’s Podcast is a must-listen for part-time and full-time instructors, covering topics from teaching tips to business growth, marketing, and industry trends—all tailored for firearm educators.
Read MoreComfort Is the Enemy of Growth: Challenge Yourself and Your Beliefs
We all love comfort. It’s human nature to seek ease, familiarity, and safety. But as cozy as it feels, comfort is the enemy of growth. When it comes to being…
Read MoreThroom Targets & Lazarus Targets Unveil the Ultimate Reactive Shooting System at SHOT Show 2025
SHOT Show 2025 was packed with groundbreaking innovations, but one collaboration stood out: Throom Targets and Lazarus Target Systems have joined forces to create the most advanced, shoot-through, no-ricochet reactive…
Read MoreEmbracing Virtual Reality Firearms Training
When teaching at a firearms training conference a few years ago, I saw a demo of a Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset and a controller adapter that looked like…
Read MoreHow Dangerous Is Your Holster? [VIDEO]
I want to make sure whenever we make decisions on anything in life, that we make them with as much factual information as possible. In this video, I discuss two incidents in which a firearm owner had a negligent discharge due at least in some part to the holster they were using. Don’t worry, in both incidents, the subject survived and did not sustain any serious injury.
Read MoreHow to Do Date Night At The Gun Range
I figure if I’m already paying for a babysitter so we can get out for a night I might as well get some shots down range! If you aren’t married, I still think a night at the gun range makes for a great date with any potential significant other
Read MoreHow Concealed Carry Good Guys Don’t Get Shot By Responding Police
I have on several occasions ended up in long discussions with other professionals and law enforcement officers about the concept of CCWers getting OR NOT getting shot by responding officers…
Read MoreHow To Not Mistake Your Loved One As A Bad Guy And Then Shoot Them
If you have been through any gun safety course ever you have probably heard a variation of an industry-standard safety rule along the lines of “Know Your Target and Beyond.”…
Read MoreExcel Data Export Featured Added to RangeTech Shot Timer Web App
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was first published at RangeTechTimer.com. It is being republished and shared here with permission. As big fans and promoters of the RangeTech Shot Timer we feel…
Read MoreRecap: First Ever G.O.A.L.S. Event This Past Weekend
This past weekend our team attended the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit in Knoxville TN. Its a mouthful so everyone just calls it GOALS or the “GOA Show.” This…
Read MoreSkill Awareness Trumps Skills – Do You Know?
I had an interesting thought a few weeks ago. It occurred to me that for all the emphasis we put on learning, training, and practicing in order to gain shooting…
Read MoreMastery Of Shooting On The Move – Now In Members Area
At the 2023 Guardian Conference, one of the guest instructors at the event was Mickey Schuch of CarryTrainer. Mickey is a phenomenal instructor and professional in our industry. One of…
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