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The Hex Drill — A Guardian Pistol Curriculum Favorite

By Jacob Paulsen / October 22, 2025

Train shooting while moving, target transitions, cadence control and situational awareness with the Hex Drill — a 6-position Guardian Pistol Curriculum workout (min. 27 rounds).

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Train Like You Mean It: Adam Winch Demonstrates a 50-Round Qualification Drill

By Jacob Paulsen / July 5, 2025

Firearms instructor Adam Winch demonstrates a 50-round pistol qualification test based on Arizona’s armed guard standard. Learn the drill and how to train with Adam at the 2025 Guardian Conference.

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S9E9: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options

By Riley Bowman / October 2, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of carrying and practicing with revolvers. Are these timeless pieces no longer relevant in today’s world? Or do they still serve some purpose? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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S7E9: Working Around Cover

By Riley Bowman / October 13, 2022

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss how to work around cover in a variety of positions and how to get the most effective hits on target while doing so. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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S7E5: Drawing From Behind a Table or Steering Wheel

By Riley Bowman / August 16, 2022

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss how to draw from a seated position from behind a table or steering wheel. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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S6E5: What Can We Learn From This One Simple, Low-Round Count Drill?

By Riley Bowman / May 4, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss lessons we can learn from this one simple, low-round count drill known as the Mozambique Drill, or as has been also termed The Failure Drill. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge.

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S5E10: 3 Types of Drills for Skill Development with Matt Little

By Riley Bowman / February 24, 2022

Riley Bowman brings back Matt Little from Greybeard Actual for another episode where we’re going to discuss how to use shooting drills appropriately to maximize skill development. This will be one you don’t want to miss…if you care about improving as a shooter!

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S5E7 – Dry Firing the F.A.S.Test

By Riley Bowman / February 11, 2022

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss the Fundamentals, Accuracy, and Speed Test, a popular shooting drill. How to do it, how to practice it, etc. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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Episode 486: Reload Micro Drills

By Jacob Paulsen / March 11, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the latest Shooter Ready Challenge as found at https://www.ShooterReadyChallenge.com. This time around we talk about reloads, how to practice them, and how to break them up into micro drills to maximize your performance growth! Tune in!

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Episode 442: Draw on the Move PLUS Legislative Updates

By Riley Bowman / September 4, 2020

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the latest “Shooter Ready Challenge” which is about drawing your gun while initiating movement. There’s some great takeaways from this topic that directly apply to many civilian DGU’s. Plus we share the latest legislative updates from around the country.

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Considerations for Contact Shots In Defensive Situations [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / December 20, 2019

you are so close to the target, it may seem like there is nothing to consider other than pulling the trigger. On the contrary, there are major points that must be understood about making a contact shot.

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The Boresight Dry Fire Drill – Trigger Manipulation Skill Test

By Jacob Paulsen / May 17, 2018

Here is a simple drill you can use to improve your trigger mechanics and tighten your groupings by using an inexpensive tool available from any gun store.

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3 Things To Do IMMEDIATELY After Your Concealed Carry Class

By Jacob Paulsen / November 11, 2016

The very next day after your class you can do a few simple things that will help prevent failure and maximize your chances for absolute success in firearm related defense. Don’t waste time waiting for your permit by neglecting to do these three things immediately following your class.

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Speed Shooting Competition With LASR

By Jacob Paulsen / February 3, 2016

In the video you see the LASR software and we are shooting with SIRTs from NLT. Coupon codes and links are below if interested. Racing drills like this have good and bad aspects. The good is that you act with legitimate…

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Three Shooting Drills from Mike Hughes With Next Level Training

By Jacob Paulsen / March 26, 2015

I thought I would share with everyone 3 of Mike’s older videos on the channel that I think represent some quality drills that reflect trigger control, grip, stance, and movement. Enjoy and might I suggest that you…

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