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S13E1: The 3 Most Common Safety Violations at the Range
Podcast

S13E1: The 3 Most Common Safety Violations at the Range

We explore critical gun safety violations commonly seen at shooting ranges as we launch our 13th season. We discuss three prevalent issues including unsafe reholstering practices, unsafe direction during administrative handling, and the “lingering finger” phenomenon.

Strangers at the gun range
For Beginners

How to Get The Most from Your 1st Range Session

As a trainer, I have had many , many people come through classes who have never ever held a gun or been on a range before. There are definitely some things you can do to lessen the anxiety and make that first trip

Where Can I Live Fire Train With My Gun?
Training

Where Can I Live Fire Train With My Gun?

Our number one suggestion isn’t the gun range down the road… in fact it is at the bottom of the list. Since our students are always asking us for suggestions on where they should go shoot and do their training we thought it was about time to discuss the best places to go and how you can find the best place for you.

How to Get Kicked Out of The Gun Range
Safety

How to Get Kicked Out of The Gun Range

Gun ranges have the right to be nervous. Any of the above practices can be dangerous both to the shooter and to others in the range. Here are some suggestions of how you can increase your learning experience despite these rules.

Top 13 Pieces of Shooting Range Etiquette
Safety

Top 13 Pieces of Shooting Range Etiquette

Range Shooting has become a growing hobby for all sorts of people and with this sort of hobby, there needs to be an emphasis on etiquette. Not only because being a good person is the right thing to do, but because in this hobby there is a safety factor that has to be taken into account.

Making the RSO Your Best Friend
Safety

Making the RSO Your Best Friend

Some time ago I wrote an article about why we often don’t recommend training at a public gun range due to the concerns for one’s safety. Today I want to suggest that if you do train at a public gun range you should make the RSO your new best friend.

Over 7000 Gun Ranges Added to Directory
National

Over 7000 Gun Ranges Added to Directory

Yesterday we added over 7,000 new gun ranges to the directory in all 50 states. So if you are planning on getting some range time in this holiday season check the directory for the ones closest to you.