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Simple and Effective: Why You Need to Use Dummy-Rounds

By Matthew Maruster / May 1, 2018

Additionally using a magazine filled with dummy rounds more closely replicates the weight of your loaded firearm for more realistic practice. And dummy rounds in the magazine keep the slide from locking to the rear while you practice clearing stoppages and performing magazine reloads.

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The Desired Outcome of Dry fire

By Jacob Paulsen / January 5, 2018

I think the majority of gun owners and serious shooters understand that there is great value in dry-fire training. Despite this, I’ve found that for many shooters, their dry fire…

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Guardian Nation Live: Dry-Fire Range Day with Jacob Paulsen and Riley Bowman

By Craig Martin / November 29, 2017

On this episode, Concealed Carry.com President Jacob Paulsen and Creator/Host of the Concealed Carry Podcast Riley Bowman will be broadcasting an in-depth live session from a Dry-Fire Range where we will be focused on the important practice of dry-fire training. In this episode, Riley and Jacob will demonstrate various tools and programs to get greater value from your dry-fire training. 

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MantisX Firearms Training System, You’re Going to Want This! [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / November 20, 2017

Regardless of how long we have been shooting, every one of us can improve. Most people will tell you that practice makes perfect. But if you are practicing poor technique,…

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Dry Fire Training With Laser Simulation

By Jacob Paulsen / July 31, 2017

While very practical I always felt that little sense of healthy fear when I was dry firing my gun at home. No matter how many times I checked and inspected it I was still afraid of some sort of discharge and I had to be super careful to make sure I reloaded the gun after each training session so it would be ready for defensive use should I have a real life encounter.

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Personal Defense Pistol Skills: Does Practice Really Make Perfect?

By Matthew Maruster / June 26, 2017

So, we have to practice in order to stay sharp. The problem is, ammunition and gun ranges are expensive and sometimes far away. Additionally, with all that we do in our lives, it is not always easy to find the time to make it to the range. What can you do?

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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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Episode 64: Top Shot Mike Hughes: The One Fundamental You MUST Master

By Riley Bowman / October 26, 2016

Mike Hughes, inventor of the S.I.R.T. Pistol, Runner-Up on Season 3 of Top Shot, and founder of Next Level Training joins us to discuss the secrets of pistol performance. Mike shares the three most important shooting skills in order and explains what it takes to win both in competition and in self-defense. Listen in to get the details!!

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Dry Practice: Further Thoughts

By Steve Beckstead / January 29, 2016

A number of organizations issue this to students or employees for their use in clearing or loading handguns. One item called the Academy Pad, has three holes to fit inside a standard loose leaf binder.

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Dry Practice – Dry Fire: Working on Fundamentals

By Steve Beckstead / December 18, 2015

It was a pretty proud moment for that young shooter! Later during a course I was taking, I flubbed a simple action, when home and worked it “dry” then went back and smoked through the exercise perfectly. Some one asked how I’d improved, and I said, “Dry practice!” Yes, it does work!

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Dryfire Tips Video Series from LASR

By Jacob Paulsen / October 30, 2015

In part because they are awesome, and no doubt in part to help people understand how they can leverage the LASR product, John built out a series of 18 great training videos that he has compiled into a YouTube playlist.

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