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Tactics

Get Triggered! FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group

Many factors contribute to the accuracy of a rifle, be it major components with a tangible impact, such as the barrel itself and the ammunition we feed it, or more subtle nuances that effect harmonics. No matter the element, having confidence when it comes to shot placement is paramount to any shooter. Today I want to talk about a piece of the puzzle that is crucial not only to the accuracy of your rifle, but to every aspect of the direct shooter interface, the trigger. [Read more…] about Get Triggered! FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group


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November 29, 2022

Filed Under: Accessories, Anything AK, Arsenal, Gear, Hunting, Reviews, Rifles, Second Amendment, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: 2nd Amendment, Accuracy, AK-47, Armed Good Guys, Arsenal, FIME, FIME Group, Fire Control Group, Gun Safety, Home Defense, hunting, personal defense, Reliability, Safety, Trigger, Trigger Slap

Beware the Flinch

Flinching while you shoot is a very common phenomenon and it can definitely impact your performance and your enjoyment of the sport. Luckily there are some effective ways to minimize or eliminate the effects of this age-old reaction. [Read more…] about Beware the Flinch


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September 19, 2022

Filed Under: Hearing Protection, How To, Pistols, Rifles, Tactics Tagged With: Flinching

Turkey Time

Don’t break out the cranberry sauce just yet. Wild turkeys are a lot harder to hunt than you might think, especially for beginners. [Read more…] about Turkey Time


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April 30, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Shotguns, Tactics, Turkey Tagged With: Turkey Hunting

Follow-Through for Shooting

One of the most important aspects of shooting effectively happens after you pull the trigger and the gun goes BANG! Follow-through is the final step in the firing process and the one that helps to integrate the other fundamentals in the taking a great shot. [Read more…] about Follow-Through for Shooting


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April 18, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Tactics Tagged With: Accuracy, Follow Through, Repeat Fire

Take Cover

Shooting effectively and safely from behind cover takes some skill and you shouldn’t assume that you’ll be able to pull it off if the situation ever comes up. How hard can it be, right? [Read more…] about Take Cover


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February 28, 2022

Filed Under: How To, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Cover and Concealment, defense, Tactics

Hunting Safety

Whether you’re searching for the ultimate trophy or just looking to fill your freezer, hunting excursions should always be as safe as you can make them. [Read more…] about Hunting Safety


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December 23, 2021

Filed Under: Ammunition, Deer, Gear, How To, Hunting, Rifles, Tactics, Turkey, Waterfowling Tagged With: deer hunting, Gun Safety

Concealed Carry Range Work

If you carry a handgun for personal defense, really focusing your practice at the range can go a long way in improving performance and keeping you safe. [Read more…] about Concealed Carry Range Work


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November 10, 2021

Filed Under: Holsters, How To, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: defense, Drills, Shooting Range

Minimizing Recoil

A wise man (Isaac Newton) once said that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you’ve felt the kick of a powerful firearm, you’ll immediately know how this equation works. [Read more…] about Minimizing Recoil


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September 30, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Cartridges, Hearing Protection, How To, Tactics Tagged With: Recoil

Shooter Fitness

Now, no one is expecting you to go shirtless and get all oiled up to hit the range, but some attention should be paid to your fitness level to help get the best results. [Read more…] about Shooter Fitness


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March 30, 2021

Filed Under: Tactics Tagged With: Fitness, Shooting Accuracy

Just Breathe

There’s very little that we do in sports or other physical activity where controlled breathing doesn’t help – and shooting is no exception. [Read more…] about Just Breathe


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February 8, 2021

Filed Under: How To, Hunting, Tactics, Uncategorized Tagged With: breathing, focus, technique

Size Matters!

Shooting a gun that really fits well can make all the difference in the world. As a general rule though, off-the-shelf firearm models are manufactured for the ‘average’ shooter (for good reason), and you may end up with a less-than-ideal experience if you get a bad match. [Read more…] about Size Matters!


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January 7, 2021

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Tactics Tagged With: Fit, Grip

The 12 Days of Home Protection

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house…

…were a whole variety of security gaps that could ruin your holidays in the event of a break-in.

Hey, I know it doesn’t rhyme but you get the drift.

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December 22, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Tactics Tagged With: Home Defense

Range Rules

Hitting the gun range for the first time can be exciting, but you’ll want to make sure that you’re at least somewhat familiar with how everything works before you get there. You don’t want to be unsafe in any way, or at the very least you don’t want to be that doofus newbie that everyone rolls their eyes at. There are also some basic rules that apply to even the most seasoned of shooters. [Read more…] about Range Rules


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December 16, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Industry, Tactics, Uncategorized

Situational Awareness – Keep Your Head Up

There are certain places and times when it’s good to have an acute sense of what’s going on around you, in order to avoid potential risks to yourself and others. Situational awareness is a skill (and a habit) that helps to focus your attention on your surroundings and hopefully allows you to be better prepared for, or avoid, nasty encounters with those who may wish to do you harm. [Read more…] about Situational Awareness – Keep Your Head Up


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November 25, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Self Defense, Tactics, Uncategorized

Center Mass Targeting

I had a police officer buddy lament recently that there had been some public push back on a shooting where a man had been wounded in a gunfire exchange during a robbery. He’d been hit in the chest (and will survive), but the talk was centered around the old ‘why couldn’t you just shoot him in the leg’ question. Not the first time that this one has come up and it probably won’t be the last.

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November 19, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Op-ed, Pistols, Self Defense, Tactics

Visual Cross Dominance & Shooting

The vast majority of people worldwide have a dominant hand that dictates what side they use to write, throw a ball, bat etc. and this would certainly include how they shoot. Very few are truly ambidextrous – and just like your hands, most have one eye that is more dominant than the other. [Read more…] about Visual Cross Dominance & Shooting


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October 13, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Optics, Red Dot, Tactics

Close Quarter Shooting – Part 1

With home and personal defense being the number one reason that people purchase firearms, you’d think that more time would be spent training for potential close proximity threats.

Turns out, not so much.

This is a wide-ranging subject that covers a lot of ground, so we’re going to split this one up into two segments. Here, we’ll dive into some of the realities of self defense shooting and then get into specific techniques in another post. To help define it further, we’ll stick to handguns and what we would consider to be the ‘average’ novice gun owner.

[Read more…] about Close Quarter Shooting – Part 1


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May 13, 2020

Filed Under: Tactics

WEAPON UP

The ongoing ​pandemic​​ continues to put a stranglehold on international economies. With each passing day, we are witnessing unprecedented events take place, as an invisible ​virus​ pummels many nations around the globe, our Union included.

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April 19, 2020

Filed Under: Ammunition, Arsenal, News, Op-ed, Politics, Savage, Second Amendment, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Ammunition, Big Brother, chicom, Civil Liberties, Conspiracy, conspiracy theory, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deep State, FEMA camps, Fortify, Freedom, Less Government, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Pandemic, Patriot, Second Amendment, Trade War, US Constitution

Handgun Stances: Traditional vs. Modern

Everyone wants to shoot quickly and accurately, and the stance that we choose can make a big difference in how we perform.

The right stance can be different for each shooter (and situation), but it’s a major factor in how we control sight alignment, body position, balance and recoil offset.

Think of it this way – you wouldn’t build a new house with a weak foundation, and it’s the same with how you establish your body before you shoot. Also consider any other sport or dynamic activity and how a solid base-of-support sets you up for optimal performance. From boxing to tennis, how you set-up is the first step to success.

Now having said that, there are a number of factors that we have to consider. [Read more…] about Handgun Stances: Traditional vs. Modern


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April 15, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Tactics

Heavyweight Bullet Choices for Personal Defense

There is only one reason to fire at another human being. That is to stop a threat. The threat must be so great that the only means of stopping violent action is to fire. It must not matter morally or legally if the individual dies as a result of being shot. This is serious business that demands care when choosing the handgun and its ammunition for personal defense. [Read more…] about Heavyweight Bullet Choices for Personal Defense


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March 26, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: +P, Buffalo Bore, Federal, hollow points, Home Defense, Hornady, HST, Hydra Shock, PDX, personal defense, Speer, Winchester, XTP

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