training
The Muscle Memory Training Conundrum
f you always train shooting in an open standing position for example, you won’t have the muscle memory to shoot over or around the cover that you are likely to put between you and oncoming fire.
Springfield Armory’s Night Of The SAINT Review
Springfield Armory wants you to know that anyone can use an AR-15. They set out to prove it by sticking a group of six ladies in the middle of nowhere…
When Murphy Strikes on The Range
Try and plan for Murphy, so you can avoid most of his shenanigans, but understand he will get all of us at one time or another. This is just one example of the countless number of potentially dangerous, and unlikely things that can happen.
40 S&W: Is It Dead?
After speaking to many local gun store owners over the course of the last year, they all seemed to share a similar sentiment: The once popular 40 S&W self-defense cartridge…
Looking for a Glock Trigger Upgrade? | Evaluating the SSVi TYR Trigger Group [VIDEO]
The trigger feel was like nothing I have ever felt on a Glock. As found during my dry fire testing, the pull was crisp, reset was short and feel of the trigger on my finger very nice. All of this increased feel to the trigger without reduction of trigger pull weight, or changing internal components.
This EDC Trauma Device Will Save Lives
There most well known is a windless style of tourniquet that uses a handle to lever that when twisted causes the device to constrict around the limb. There are also ratcheting tourniquets that work just as you would expect, a ratcheting device allows the tourniquet to be tightened and stay secure around the limb.
Episode 86: Busted at the Border – Interstate Travel
Riley just returned from an epic 3000+ mile road trip to Alabama and back, Jacob was on the road traveling as well, so our thoughts were recently on interstate travel and considerations that cannot be overlooked when packing heat and crossing state lines. Today the guys break a lot of it down plus recent lessons learned from their experiences. Check it out….
Episode 84: 17 Shooting Skills to Master in 2017
It’s a new year, and if you’re setting New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget to set some goals to become a better shooter and CCW’er! Today Jacob and Riley talk about 17 skills to master in 2017 that are absolutely essential!! Check it out….
Episode 82: Cold Weather Carry
Shooting, training with and carrying a gun in cold weather presents a myriad of challenges. Today Riley and Matthew break down what some of these challenges are and how to compensate for them. Check it out….
Episode 80: “I seen the look on her face, and he said, ‘I have a gun, and I will kill you.'”
Today’s episode is an interview with the hero of a deadly force encounter in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Charles Russell just recently received the final word from the District Attorney’s Office that he will not be facing any charges for his actions in stopping a robbery turned deadly situation at a gas station. Charles has a lot of great things to say for everyday folks like you that will help you if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!! Listen in….
Episode 78: Santa Behind Bars? Giving Guns as Gifts
Guns are as popular as ever choices for giving to loved ones as gifts. What do you need to know to avoid legal trouble and drama? Don’t let the laws and ATF ruin your holidays by listening in to today’s episode!
Episode 77: INTERVIEW with Kyle Lamb
Today we have former 1st SFOD-Delta SGM Kyle Lamb (Ret.) on the podcast to discuss his thoughts and ideas on training and preparation and having the proper mindset to respond effectively to threats. Plus Riley asks him the question about what is the biggest mistake gun owners make everyday…listen in to hear his answer!
Episode 76: What About Appendix Carry?
Just like there are many ways to “skin a cat,” there are many, MANY ways to carry a gun. Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) is just one of those, and it happens to get a lot of emotions stirred up either for or against it. It’s uncomfortable, the gun is pointing towards an “uncomfortable place,” I could shoot myself in the femoral artery, etc., are some of the reasons people will argue against it. But what are some of the pros of appendix carry, and do they outweigh the cons? Listen in on Riley and Matthew’s discussion to see what they think about it!
Episode 74: What Now? Dealing With the Gun AFTER It’s Been Used
Having to respond to a deadly threat will likely mean you are drawing your gun out of it’s holster. Whether or not shots are actually fired, there is sometimes quite a bit of debate on when and how it is appropriate reholster the weapon. Today Matthew Maruster joins Riley to discuss this as well as things surrounding the recent attack on Ohio State University’s campus. Matthew lives just a few minutes from the scene and has some thoughts on the matter. Listen in on Riley and Matthew’s discussion to found out these critical answers!
Episode 72: Training for Fear? Increasing Gunfight Accuracy by 450%
Having to respond to a deadly threat will induce fear and stress in any sane individual. We talk often about training with an elevated heartrate, but is it the same as training for a truly fearful encounter? And if not, what are some things we can do to train for these sorts of situations? Listen in on Riley and Jacob’s discussion to found out these critical answers!
