Day two reviewed. More good stuff including getting off the X and working a flashlight into the fight. Several different ways to use the light, not a rail mounted light, a handheld flashlight. Faking my position with the way I hold the light that was fun. Then we worked a lot on 180 degree threats! [...]
Day two reviewed. More good stuff including getting off the X and working a flashlight into the fight. Several different ways to use the light, not a rail mounted light, a handheld flashlight. Faking my position with the way I hold the light that was fun. Then we worked a lot on 180 degree threats! [...]
Close Range Gunfighting is a class at Suarez International. This podcast is a review of that excellent 2 day pistol class I attended on Aug 21st and 22nd. First I start with a preview of the class, some listener feedback, then an interview with a fellow shooter named Paul.
Highlights:
Open Carry in Wisconsin.
Defensive Flashlights.
Why I decided [...]
M&P's, 1911's, Gun Control and Bad Habits from IDPA/IPSC Shooting [47:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBad shooting habits from competition shooting is a common problem. You know I’m a big fan of the shooting sports but there are some bad habits people sometimes develop that can get you killed. Also, some good listener feedback was sent to me while I was on vacation about gun control, The Appalachian Trail Guide, [...]
Interview with a Liberal Democrat about concealed carry. [54:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadInterview with a Liberal Democrat concealed carry instructor on CCW and shooting. Not all firearms enthusiasts are conservative politically. In this episode I interview one of my listeners by the name of Steve, in St. Paul Minnesota. We discuss concealed carry, training, shooting and just a small amount of politics.
Highlights:
Some differences between Minnesota law and [...]
Tactical reloads, game or reality? Ammo selection for your handgun [36:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTactical reloads and ammo selection. A listener recently sent me an email alerting me to the fact that many experts point out that tactical reloads can take too much time, require too many fine motor skills and could actually get you killed. After reading the articles sent to me by Michael Bane and Ralph Mroz, [...]
Let me share the 5 important “S” techniques of becoming a good shooter.
1. Safety
Safety should be the primary concern of any shooter, whether you are a target shooter, skeet shooter, plinker, action shooter or training for combat. Remember Colonel Cooper’s four rules of gun safety is imperative. Mastering safe weapons handling will reduce the risk [...]
9 Shooting skills you can't practice at a public shooting range [27:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download9 Shooting skills you can’t practice at a public shooting range.
Highlights:
Working from a holster
Shooting while moving
Shooting multiple targets
Shoot from concealment
Shooting at targets partially concealed
Night Shooting
Rapid fire
Reloading
Stress Inoculation
Based on Mike Briggs’ article in Handgunsmag.com. We’ve all heard practicing with your gun is just as important as the gun itself and the ammo you use. In this show, I discuss 10 reasons why I feel that IDPA is excellent practice. While it’s not a replacement for good fighting and combat training, there are [...]
