Instructor Pet Peeves
This is an article my friend Rich Verdi wrote some time ago and I think it bears another read. Rich is a retired Police Sgt.…
Category: Training Commentary
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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (The Death Of Expertise)
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.…
What are you Training for?
Do you want to be a national champion in some shooting sport? Do you “just” want to outshoot your friends? Protect yourself and your family?…
Are Striker Fired Guns Safe?
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…
Free Training for LE
Some people like to volunteer at their local church or food pantry. Several people in my family have volunteered their time at local museums. It…
See What You Need to See
We recently talked about the commonly misunderstood aphorism “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” Today, we will look at another basic truth, “See what…
Striker Fired Guns Should Probably Not Be Carried AIWB.
When I started carrying AIWB in the 90’s, it was with a Glock 26. My very first AIWB holster was a Desantis that had been…
The Possibles Club
The possibles club is a long standing award that the FBI gives to agents who have shot a perfect score on the old Tactical Revolver…
Shooting, or Training?
Shooting is usually considered fun by most gun owners. Some like it more than others, but most enjoy it on some level. Training is not…
Don’t Trust Yourself
There is all sorts of research out there talking about trusting your gut. When it comes to self defense, it is usually a good idea…