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Feb 7, 20266-Feb-26

Training Pre-Reqs for ODP Classes

Administrative, Learning, Performance, Range Reports, Safety, Teaching, Training Commentary 2

I have a couple of pre-requisite shooting tests that I have listed in my course descriptions. Some people gloss over them and others worry a…

Jan 28, 202627-Jan-26

Benefits and Drawbacks of AIWB

AIWB, Gear, Learning, Performance, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 6

All concealed carry holster positions have one overriding aspect that they must meet. They must conceal the gun. Beyond that, people tend to be interested…

Nov 29, 202528-Nov-25

Striker Fired vs. Hammer Fired

Double Actions, Firearms Commentary, HK, Humor, Learning, LTT, Other, Performance, Reddots, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 8

Hopefully we all know by now that I prefer hammer fired guns. A part of that is simple personal preference, kind of like how I…

Nov 15, 202514-Nov-25

Moment of Truth with Justin Dyal

Firearms Commentary, HK, HK P30, Learning, LTT, Performance, Safety, Sponsors, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 7

I spent last weekend with 11 other motivated students, all of us trying to make the million dollar shot. Many had trained with Justin before,…

Nov 1, 202531-Oct-25

Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use

Firearms Commentary, Gear, Learning, Other, Performance, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 3

To follow up on the last post, let’s look at some basic flashlight technique. A flashlight is not the ideal tool to hold in your…

Oct 11, 20259-Oct-25

ODP – Tactics

Administrative, Learning, Other, Performance, Safety, Starting From Scratch, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 0

We are excited to announce a new course offering, On Demand Performance – Tactics. This class has been on my mind for some time and…

Sep 27, 202525-Sep-25

Guns and Motorcycles

Gear, Learning, Other, Safety, Tacticality 0

Conventional wisdom seems to be that it is not a great idea to carry a gun while riding since it can contribute to your injuries…

Sep 20, 202519-Sep-25

Tactics

Learning, Other, Performance, Safety, Starting From Scratch, Tacticality, Teaching 2

I mostly stay away from discussing tactics here, but with the sad events of last week I have decided a very basic tactics discussion is…

Jul 23, 202522-Jul-25

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (The Death Of Expertise)

Administrative, AIWB, Competition, Double Actions, Firearms Commentary, Gear, Humor, Learning, Other, Performance, Safety, Starting From Scratch, Teaching, Training Commentary 12

If you haven’t read Tom Nichols book, The Death of Expertise, it is worth a read. I run the Pistol-Training.com blog for a few reasons.…

Jul 16, 202515-Jul-25

Are Striker Fired Guns Safe?

Double Actions, Firearms Commentary, Learning, Performance, Safety, Tacticality, Teaching, Training Commentary 18

We have firearms safety rules for a reason. Handling guns safely is not intuitive for most people. If guns were perfectly safe, they would be…

SLG on The Problem with Cocked and Locked7-Mar-26
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Andrew Chesney on The Problem with Cocked and Locked7-Mar-26
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SLG on The Problem with Cocked and Locked7-Mar-26
I've been having fun playing with a new variant of the venerable BHP myself. They have a good reputation for…
Charles Edwards on The Problem with Cocked and Locked7-Mar-26
I just got the Inglis clone of the BHP MK III, mostly because I never had one back when I…
SLG on Guns for the Zombie Apocalypse2-Mar-26
Hard to beat the 10/22's, that's for sure.