Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Beretta 1301 Tactical: Still the Best After 10 Years?
Excellent information about my favorite shotgun and accessories. For more shotgun info, read Why your agency shouldn’t shelve the shotgun.
One more shotgun article for you. If I Could Only Have Two Guns: The Defensive Shotgun
From Bears to Bad Guys
A bit of history you may not be familiar with. You should also read Mas’ article WHEN A LAWYER SAYS “I DON’T CARE IF YOU GET ARRESTED”
Deadly Force: Training with John Murphy
One more article from Mas this week. Interestingly enough, I am training folks on Murphy’s range this weekend.
Avoiding The Ambush
Excellent counter-ambush advice from Jeff Chudwin. My cop readers should also check out 10 non-verbal signs all officers should be able to recognize and interpret
Seeing Red – Red Dot Drills to Master Your Pistol
Shooting drills for those of you who use red dots on your pistols.
Straight Talk About Reloading In Gunfights
In my opinion, hitting an in-fight revolver reload as an armed citizen is a bit of optimistic thinking.
Smith & Wesson: A History
Very interesting history of an iconic firearms brand. You history buffs may also like to read about the history of practical shooting.
Battlefield drones in schools?
Attack drones in schools? For more drone info, read OSD 334: Drone terrorism is here, it’s just the government doing it.
Daily Dry Fire: Improve Your Shooting in 15 Minutes a Day
Dry fire tips from Safariland. Read Five Guaranteed Ways To Become a Better Shooter as well.
Closing with the enemy
The Tactical Professor brings up some good points about resisting the urge to unnecessarily close distance with your adversary. I too have seen this both in scenario training and on the street.
I think it’s mostly the urge to see more. Under stress, the body dulls our sensory input processing from every sense except the one that is most important for processing the information at hand. For most gunfights, that is the sense of sight. When we get closer we see more and better, further enhancing this critical input. I think closing with the adversary is as natural as the diminished hearing that is so often reported in gunfights…and both are caused by the same surge of adrenaline.
The best way to train yourself to avoid closing is to do lots of force on force scenario training. Concentrate on this issue in your post-shooting procedures. After shooting, I train my students to scan for additional threats and then ask themselves “how can I better my position.” There’s always a better position available. Moving there prevents mindlessly closing the distance.
12-Round Skills Check
Try Justin’s 12-round training drill. Then try Jeff’s Rifle Standard Foxtrot.
Why You Need a Backup Carry Gun and How to Do It the Right Way
I generally do not carry a back up gun as an armed citizen. I never worked a single police shift without one. Before you start carrying second guns, get used to carrying a spare mag first.
Handguns On Board Boats: Federal, State, & International Considerations
Information for any of my readers who spend time on the water.
Dragon’s Breath: Pyro Pew
If you teach shotgun classes, you must know about these. They are generally unmarked and look like birdshot. It’s really easy to catch things on fire if you shoot one on an indoor or outdoor range.
5.56 vs 7.62: Which Caliber is best in a Gunfight?
Taking a look at two popular rifle calibers.
Switching Shoulders is a Bad Idea
I generally agree for any type of dynamic movement. on a slow search using cover, I will occasionally switch shoulders with a long gun.
Deep Carry – Imperceptible Handgun
Great information for you Enigma carriers.
Is Getting Into Reloading Worth It in 2025?
Is reloading worth the time?
Six Self-Defense Commands and Strategies for Families
I often get requests from readers about writing more articles concerning family safety. That’s not my field of expertise, so I defer to others who know the subject much better than I do. Here is an excellent example of the types of things that your kids need to know in order to respond properly in an emergency.
CCW Safe Acquires ACLDN: What It Means for Members and the Industry
Details on this merger.
Home Defense Guns – Choices
Rich Grassi’s thoughts on “the best.”
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