Dry fire is an important element to firearms training off the range. But, while it helps train skills such as, drawing from a holster, changing magazines, and trigger control, it can be monotonous and uninteresting. Fortunately, there are some ways to make dry fire training more interesting, like using the SIRT Dry Fire Training Pistol. https://youtu.be/fCQesTLqJTk SIRT … [Read more...]
Introduction The Ruger LC380 is Ruger's answer to an age-old new shooter problem. I've seen several examples of I myself, most frequently in this form: boyfriend takes girlfriend to shoot. She has little – if any – experience or training with firearms, and may be more than a bit nervous. Boyfriend shows off, shooting a large caliber handgun, and then pops it into her small, … [Read more...]
Eric Dean of the American Institute of Marksmanship, and Colleene Barnett of Keeping the Piece were kind enough to sponsor me so that I could attend their (DH3) Ladies' Defensive Handgun training. Colleene, aided by Eric, taught the class was taught over two days and included both classroom and live fire components. The classroom portion began with an overview of safe firearms … [Read more...]
When I was preparing for my concealed carry permit, I put in many hours of research trying to anticipate what would best suit my carry needs. I hoped to draw upon the experience of others in order to avoid common carrying mistakes, and to quickly ascertain what would be most the comfortable and effective solutions for my needs. However, the majority of opinions and … [Read more...]
Guns are like tools—they each serve a purpose. It's important to find the right gun for the job or you could find yourself frustrated, fast. In my last article, I gave you some tips on how to buy your first handgun. Here I'll talk about different styles of handguns and their uses. Range A range gun is a good first gun with which to start learning, or for the seasoned … [Read more...]
One viewpoint shared by many firearms owners and second amendment supporters is that everyone should concealed carry. However, that may not be feasible, legal, or even desirable for some. In this article, I'm going to explore some of the responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm and how they can impact men and women, practically, legally, and emotionally. In the … [Read more...]
