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Episode 258: Maximize Training at a Restrictive Range
Today Riley and Matthew address a topic that affects many shooters…how to do real training when the range you shoot at has restrictive rules or procedures. How can you still make good use of your time when your range doesn’t allow you to draw from the holster, shoot on the move, or even do rapid fire? We’ve got the tips and tricks for you today…join us!
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How To Up Your Shooting Speed With The Bill Drill
I know I’m not alone in having experienced frustration with reaching a plateau in terms of how fast I could put rounds on target. This is the drill that fixed…
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Episode 250: The 80/20 Rule of Gunfighting Skills
Today Riley and Matthew discuss the 80/20 rule as it relates to developing and maintaining skills that may or may not make a difference in a gunfight. What things should we be focusing on more of the time that makes the most difference? What sort of things do we commonly see people practice, but it will make little difference for them in reality while they have other things they still lack and need to work on first. Maximize your training and get 80% of the results from 20% of work!
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Episode 248: Draw Fast…or Draw Slow??
Today Riley and Matthew talk about drawing from the holster in a different context, and context is what it’s all about for today’s episode. It is super critical to be comfortable with handling your firearm and being able to consistently and quickly draw from the holster and put shots on target. But is draw speed everything? Are there other factors perhaps situational ones that must be considered as well? Good stuff in today’s episode, tune in!
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Episode 246: All About Dummy Ammo for Dummies!
Today Riley and Jacob talk about dummy ammunition for training, the different types and brands available, how to use it effectively, and where to find the best price on what is typically a fairly expensive product for what you get.
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The Boresight Dry Fire Drill – Trigger Manipulation Skill Test
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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Simple and Effective: Why You Need to Use Dummy-Rounds
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 Latest Firearm “Utility” Is On Your Cell Phone
This past weekend our company rolled out the latest version of our mobile app called Concealed Carry Gun Tools. This no-cost mobile app is available for both iPhone and Android devices and brings you the very best tools we have.
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Episode 188: Avoid These 8 Training Scars
Listen to this replay of Episode 70 where Riley and Jacob discuss 8 common training scars (or what we have dubbed muscle memory mistakes–MMM’s). Avoid these at all costs
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The Desired Outcome of Dry fire
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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MantisX Firearms Training System, You’re Going to Want This! [VIDEO]
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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Episode 166: Developing a Personal Defense Training Plan
You take your physical health and fitness seriously by having a plan. Why not take the same approach with your shooting and personal defense? Listen to Riley and Jacob as they break down some simple strategies and ways to put together an effective training plan for you!
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The Real Cause of Negligent Discharges
In summary I would submit that if we want to avoid negligent discharges we should start by removing any thought from our mind about how our training or experience may protect us. Next we need to ask ourselves if
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Personal Defense Pistol Skills: Does Practice Really Make Perfect?
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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Episode 116: 2017 NRA Show Preview
Today Riley talks about some of the more exciting companies and product announcements at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. There’s some super exciting stuff coming from Springfield Armory, Avidity Arms, FN America, Remington and more! Listen in now…
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