What does muscle memory have to do with firearms safety? Lots. Muscle memory is a biological function that allows the body to perform a learned movement somewhat involuntarily and automatically through repetition over a period of time. If safe firearms handling habits are learned so that they are repeated automatically, the chance for negligent discharges is greatly … [Read more...]
The Primary Weapons Systems EDS (Enhanced Duty Slide) is a drop in upgrade for Glock 17 and 19 9mm pistols. The slide improves the trigger pull of Gen 1-3 series Glock Pistols, creating a consistent and crisp 4-pound trigger break. Additional front slide serrations aid in manipulation. This is a great upgrade or a slide for your home made 80%er Featured photo … [Read more...]
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...]
I recently sat down with Rob Pincus of ICE training. Rob's Bio Rob’s a professional trainer, author, and consultant. He’s the owner of the ICE training company. Mr. Pincus has law enforcement experience and has served as an executive protection agent. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Reserve after graduating from the Military College of Vermont … [Read more...]
There are several components to shooting accurately, including sight picture, stance, grip, trigger pull, and even breath management. Because people have been shooting firearms for hundreds of years, there is no shortage of techniques recommended to improve a shooter's marksmanship. This article will focus on some of the more popular theories about stance. One theme common in … [Read more...]
...in Iowa. I have many fond memories of learning to shoot with my dad and brother when I was a kid. We started off on my little bro's Red Ryder, and by 7 years old, Dad decided I was ready to move up to the Ruger Mark III Target .22 LR pistol (which we still shoot often). Were we in Iowa, this family activity would have been considered illegal. The current law in Iowa … [Read more...]
