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 [...]
Analyzing practical shooting down to every detail is what Steven Zopfi and I attempt to do here. He’s been a longtime shooter (18 years) and is an IPSC Master Class shooter. He also has listened to this show for quite some time and has some real good insights on how to shoot effectively. You will [...]
Shot a Low Light IDPA match last Thursday. James and I talk about it and hope to encourage you to train in low light. Get a good flashlight and learn how to use it or a rail mounted light on your gun! A skill you definitely need to practice.
Highlights:
What we learned and observed at the [...]
Your sights are like training wheels...become a more complete shooter [48:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadRandy Harris, a.k.a. Cruel Hand Luke, is an instructor at Suarez International. In my opinion they are one of the best firearms training schools you can attend. I will take their Close Range Gunfighting Class this month. This show is based on an excellent article Randy wrote for Warrior Talk News (Gabe Suarez). I put [...]
IDPA Back Up Gun Match, Gun Show Goodies, Real Gunfight Story [71:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadInterview after a recent IDPA Back Up Gun Match, with my shooting buddy James K, it was the first time I have every shot a BUG match. Lots of fun, in segment one we talk about it. Then went to a Gun Show in Friso on Saturday and saw some interesting pistols. Also, ever heard [...]
Training your mind will help you be more effective to defend yourself with your bullets. This is another episode on mindset. The fighting mindset and according to Gabe Suarez, the silly things gun schools teach that could get you killed.
Highlights:
4 key points to maintain safety for you and your family.
The Bullet Proof Mind. (Lt. Col. [...]
“Shoot him to the ground” is probably what most civilians will be concerned about when defending themselves with a handgun. Tune in for information from Matthew Temkin on vertical indexing and an actual 911 call. I also expand and add to the subject from the Personal Armament Podcast regarding defensive accuracy. I’ll put in my [...]
Drawing your pistol and the freedoms of self preservation and self defense are the subjects of this show. Can you draw your gun quickly and get into the fight? Have you ever thought about just why you need to carry a gun and the responsibility that carries? In this podcast, tune in and I’ll talk [...]
The Texas State IDPA match was last Saturday June 12th. Tune in and I’ll talk about the events leading up to it…my plan…and the results! I also discuss some of the stages, their difficulty, the challenges and the push to become a better shooter. It’s was a lot of fun. I achieved a couple goals [...]


