How do you pull off the perfect handgun shot? One of the many factors that can affect your marksmanship is having a good trigger pull. Here are three tips I've gathered from various firearms instructors over the past few years to help perfect your trigger pull. Isolate Your Trigger Finger Of any advice I've been given to improve trigger pull, this is one … [Read more...]
How does self defense start? Recently, I received an email from a woman about concealed carry from a female perspective. This woman, we'll call her Lucy, was seeking my advice because she had experienced a self defense scare of her own and wanted to take steps to protect herself and her children. Lucy hadn't previously taken any self defense training, nor did she own a … [Read more...]
Having good grip is essential to shooting accurately. A while ago (about a year and a half ago from the time of this post), I recorded a video shooting a Ruger Mark III Target .22 LR pistol. Up to that point, I had often found it more challenging to shoot well with .22 caliber than with larger calibers, such as my favorite .45 ACP or .44 Magnum. After posting the video, I … [Read more...]
Recently in several cities across America, a new game has swept through the metropolitan areas and is showing up in small towns. The game is called “Knockout.” In this game, teenagers pick out unassuming strangers, walk up to them, and hit them as hard as possible in attempts to “knock them out.” Here in Milwaukee, WI they call it "Point'em Out - Knock'em Out." Being an … [Read more...]
The current ammo shortage has effected shooters of all types. Even the small .22 LR has been difficult to acquire. It goes without saying that the challenge of finding ammo has detracted from shooters' abilities to engage in their sport and develop their skills. However, there is ammo out there, and this article will focus on a couple of tips for how to find it. I know my … [Read more...]
