The iMarksman dry fire training system uses a device that, upon trigger pull, emits a laser. A sensor detects the laser's position and communicates it to a software program that projects target images. Different software packages allow the trainee to project different scenarios or target styles, from stationary silhouettes (like the one I tested in the video above), to mock … [Read more...]
When I visited Nelson Tactical up in Green Bay, one of the requirements was to wear body armor. I didn't have my own, so they loaned me a vest with trauma plates for the duration of the training event. A little disclaimer for this pic: the photo was taken before making some additional adjustments to make sure the rig sat a little higher on my torso. The training experience with … [Read more...]
There seem to be a few market messages being voiced by the industry this year. Have you noticed the unspoken messages being shouted by this years newest products? One of which seems to be: “Ladies, we hear your voice.” For the past few years females have made up one of the fastest growing segment of the shooting sports market. Early on manufacturers met this trend … [Read more...]
I had the good fortune to be invited to do a little firearms training with Nelson Tactical, with pistol and rifle. For the handgun drills, I ran my trusty Beretta M9 (I know, I know, Glock enthusiasts are retching right now, but hey, it works for me). It rained on us a bit, but that wasn't about to deter us from getting in some trigger time. To see more on the training … [Read more...]
Shooting my first USPSA last weekend was a wonderful learning experience, not only in my first exposure to the fast-paced world of competitive shooting, but also in the opportunity to spend a full day training with a quality instructor and USPSA champion, Ben Stoeger. Ben and his wife, Kita, both shoot USPSA and offered me the chance to train with them to better prepare me … [Read more...]
