Training Helps You Handle the Adrenaline Rush

Stress. It can be categorized by type – distress, eustress, neustress – and classified by hormone – adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol. Some of its effects can be positive, at least in the short-term, while others are overwhelmingly negative. When it comes to the role of stress in hunting one factor rules them all: training. Yes, … Read more

Compensated Glock Carry: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

Jeffrey Barrington in Texas says “Everything I keep on me when I’m off work. When I’m at work the only that Changes is I carry a Glock 17 in a safariland holster with a owb spare mag carrier same flashlight and I carry a Gerber swagger.” We see a lot of GLOCKs in pocket dumps which … Read more

Ellifritz: Let’s Have Less Talking Guns and Gear and More Training

“I have a confession to make. I like guns and gear. If you are reading this website, then you probably do as well. Nothing wrong with that. Guns are cool. Having the latest and greatest new gear makes people happy and drives growth in an industry where many of us make our living. But understand … Read more

Why We Train

“If (God forbid) you ever get into a situation where you have to use your firearm in self-defense, you need to know the issue you’re facing: one or more people of unknown skill level and undetermined will have placed you and your loved ones at deadly peril. They’re actively trying to kill you and they … Read more

Gun Freedom Radio Interviews Hunting Editor Kat Ainsworth

TTAG Hunting Editor Kat Ainsworth was interviewed by Cheryl Todd of Gun Freedom Radio this week. Topics of conversation on the podcast included Northwest TacCon, which was hosted by the Firearms Academy of Seattle, and the importance of training and having a plan. They also discussed TacCon training blocks such as Moving Targets, which was … Read more