What distance should you practice shooting a pistol?

It is important to practice shooting a pistol at the distances you may need to defend yourself from an attacker. Your proficiency with a pistol is a critical element in protecting yourself from an attack. With all of the laws Read More …

Defensive Handgun Training

The most important part of defensive handgun training is regularly shooting your defensive pistol. Regular training builds muscle memory and the skills necessary for accurate shooting. The pistol you carry to protect yourself is the one you need to be Read More …

How to shoot a pistol faster

Making accurate follow up shots can be an important skill for self defense and pistol competition.  The skills you need to shoot a pistol faster will take time and practice to develop.  Factors that influence your ability to shoot a Read More …

One hand pistol shooting drill

Much of our training today seems to focus on holding your handgun with both hands.  However, one hand pistol shooting is an important skill for self-defense. The best option is to have both hands on your gun. This will ensure Read More …

Drawing a pistol from its holster

One of the first drills that everyone needs to regularly practice is drawing a pistol from its holster and firing an accurate shot on target. This is a fundamental drill in defensive shooting. It is important to practice drawing a Read More …

Pistol Accuracy Slow fire pistol drills

Pistol accuracy is a very important skill to master for anyone who carries a gun for self-defense. We have a moral and legal obligation for every round we shoot.  An inaccurate shot can injure an innocent person in a self-defense Read More …

Trigger Control and Trigger Finger Placement Drill

Proper trigger control  is the capstone in firing an accurate shot with your handgun.  You can have everything else right, including stance, grip and sight picture. Without proper trigger control your shot will miss its mark. Dry fire training drills Read More …

Extended magazine release on defensive handguns

It is very common today for people to replace the magazine release on their pistols.  An extended magazine release can make it much easier to change the magazine in your firearm.   Competitive shooters can win or lose a match based Read More …

Semi-Automatic Pistol reloading drills

Carrying a firearm and being able to accurately fire a shot is a very important part of self-protection.  However, another aspect of self-protection with a firearm is being able to efficiently reload your gun. Pistol reloading drills should be part Read More …

Point Shooting a pistol without using sights

There may be a time when you may not be able to get a proper sight picture on your gun. Instinctive point shooting of a pistol tales a lot of practice.  The technique could potentially save your life from an attacker. Read More …