Training & Technique

Training at The Range at Austin, I see many first-time gun owners bringing small handguns to class. Guns like the Smith & Wesson hammerless snub-nosed 642 revolver (above) and Ruger's LCP semi-automatic pistol. These students believe...

https://youtu.be/XjsbC4M9WhY I give VODA INC credit for speed, surprise and violet of shirt. OK, yes, I'm colorblind; I've been informed that his shirt is blue. But in this business, you don't cut funny. Or, let's face it, carry...

Gabe Suarez -- known for being a firearms instructor and so much more -- is offering a new 'lecture series' through his company, Suarez International. It's called -- and I'm not making this up...

Seemingly overnight, I lost my enthusiasm for most of the new rifles and pistols coming my way for review. Oh sure, an odd straight pull rifle, or a specific handgun might pique my interest,...

Shooting well continues to save the lives of our soldiers, particularly among America's elite units. Not content to merely drill using conventional training, today's military leaders have reached out to industry to improve performance....

https://youtu.be/2F7Bg8UpDrU It's one of the most asked question trainers get from new shooters. And one of most frequent mistakes even experienced shooters make...where and how they pull the trigger on a handgun. Do you know...

So much of what I see on the firing line is built to fail. By failure, I mean the training won't apply in a real world incident. If you don't have a systematic approach to...

(This post is an entry in our spring content contest. If you’d like a chance to win a Beretta APX pistol, click here for details.)  By Drew Estell One thing that military and law enforcement officers (LEOs) share, as...

We spend a large part of our lives in low-light conditions, much of it on foot. Attackers often use the cover of darkness to take their victims unawares. Put two and two together: carrying a good handheld light...

Reader Troy writes: For any experienced shooter, the question will probably come up from those new to guns (lovingly called “Noobs” for this article), “Hey! Will you take me shooting?” Hopefully, your answer is a...

A Girl & A Gun writes When making a major purchase, a smart consumer will research options, read reviews, and compare products. A good student will do the same when seeking a firearms instructor...

(This post is an entry in our spring content contest. If you’d like a chance to win a Beretta APX pistol, click here for details.)  By Mark S. Well maybe that hole was already in the wall and I...