Featured Shooting 101 Outsider’s Insights: Retrospect—5 Things I would Have Done Differently as a New Shooter By Madison Heim When I look back at my first time shooting a firearm, I cannot help but acknowledge what an energetic, educational,... Read more »
Featured Personal Defense Shooting 101 Shooting 101: Considerations for Choosing a Home-Defense Handgun By Mark Chesnut Anti-gun groups will tell you that firearms are seldom used successfully for self-defense purposes. However, the facts printed in small... Read more »
Guns Rifles Semi-Automatic Rifles Shooting 101 SHOOTING 101: How Does an AR-15 Work By Fred Mastison The AR-15 is, without question, the most popular style rifle in the United States. It is also a top-tier gun... Read more »
Featured Personal Defense Shooting 101 Training Shooting 101: What to Look for When Choosing a Defensive Firearm Instructor By Joel T. Nadler I have been teaching and designing armed self-defense courses (handguns, rifles, shotguns, unarmed) for the better part of three decades.... Read more »
Featured Shooting 101 Shooting 101: Improving Pistol Marksmanship By Mitch Eckler There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your shots land where they’re supposed to — and nothing more frustrating when they... Read more »
Concealed Carry Featured Shooting 101 Training Shooting 101: Effective Methods for Firearm Training with a Holster By Mitch Eckler There’s a certain confidence that comes from knowing your gun, your gear, and your draw. But that confidence doesn’t come... Read more »
Breech / Break Guns Shotguns Shooting 101: Three Main Types Of Shotguns By Madison Heim Whether used for home defense, recreational use or competition, shotguns are a tool that serve many different purposes and are available in a... Read more »
Featured Shooting 101 Training Is a Truck Gun Really a Good Idea? It Sounds Cool. But Is It? By Dave Bahde The firearms training world is loaded with “sayings” or anecdotes that sound great. Some are meaningful, most are more myth... Read more »
Featured Shooting 101 Shooting 101: Does the Weight of Your Pistol Affect Recoil and Handling? By Madison Heim When choosing a handgun, there are many factors like brand, type, and size to consider. But one often overlooked aspect... Read more »
Featured Shooting 101 Training Outsider’s Insights: A New Shooter’s 4-Week Dry-Fire Training Challenge By Madison Heim According to the experts and professionals of the firearm community, dry-fire training is important for all shooters at any level.... Read more »