Here at The Arms Guide, we're a big proponent of firearms training. But how do you go about getting that training to become more proficient with handling your guns? There are several ways to go about it, but the training means that I want to discuss in specific has to do with supplementing your live fire exercises. Simunition, in particular, is one company that offers a number … [Read more...]
The iTarget Pro system is the third laser target system I've had the joy of testing in the last few months. I'm glad to see the rise of better systems for at home, ammo free training. The iTarget Pro system has the distinction of being the most affordable laser training system on the market. The folks at iTarget were nice enough to send me a test and review model and were … [Read more...]
What is it and why do it? Simply put, “dry firing” involves going through all of the shooting steps but without using live ammunition. Those with a tendency to “jerk” their firearm while shooting can employ this technique to improve the way they pull the trigger. Some people don’t like to practice dry firing. Why? Because it’s boring; you don’t get to hear the sound of … [Read more...]
Dry fire is a big part of my training regimen and one I always suggest to new shooters. I wasn't the biggest practitioner until 2012 when the great ammo shortage arrived. Because finding ammo was nearly impossible my time between trips to the range lengthened and when I could shoot I saw a big drop in skill levels. I began dry firing to try and preserve my skills. I didn't just … [Read more...]
It is very popular these days to crap on milspec triggers on rifles, and stock triggers on pistols. I think this comes from a passed down misconception that you cannot hit a target unless you lower the trigger weight to the point that you can eliminate the trigger control variable. This is a huge problem because if you take a minute to look at the designs of the triggers … [Read more...]
by Rex Nanorum I have always felt carrying a concealed handgun to be both a right and a responsibility. The vast majority of citizens I've talked to have felt the same way. Carrying a lethal weapon for the defense of life is accompanied (to most) by the weight of the knowledge that the carrier may be called on to intervene in a deadly situation. Failure in … [Read more...]
