Training Concepts
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Teaching the Generations: One Range, Four Different Minds
Article By: Leo H. The goal remains the same, but the path to the bullseye changes with the mindset of the shooter. To maintain a safe and effective range, instructors must adapt their coaching styles to the unique psychological profiles of the Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z students who fill their classes. The Continue reading
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Mastering the Fight From Any Angle: Why the VTAC Positional Shooting Wall Remains a Cornerstone of Survival Training
Article By: Terry B. In the world of law enforcement firearms training, there’s no shortage of gear promising to sharpen an officer’s edge. But few tools have earned their place on the range the way the Viking Tactical (VTAC) positional shooting wall has. What looks like a simple sheet of plywood cut with odd‑shaped ports Continue reading
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GALEFI Half Box Skills Check
Article by: William G. Leo asked me to come up with a course to send out to members that they could use as a practice session. He asked that it be kept short, and focus on what I thought were necessary skills. Those are the only parameters he gave me. It took me approximately three Continue reading
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The Warrior’s Creed
Derived from the article “The Warriors Code,” by Leo H. I stand the line.I face the danger others turn from.I serve without seeking praise. I master my craft.I hold justice without bias.I stay loyal to those I protect. I defend the weak.I walk the hard road.I meet fear with courage. I keep faith when times Continue reading
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The Warrior’s Code
Article By: Leo H. They call the lawman a warrior. When people hear the word, they see a knight in steel or a samurai with two swords. In modern times they picture a soldier in Kevlar, moving toward the fight. It is a fine thing, to be called a warrior. It is worth trying to Continue reading
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Why Officers Train to Shoot Then Move, Move Then Shoot, and Shoot While Moving
Article By: Terry B. In law enforcement, split-second decisions often determine whether an officer gains control of a dangerous encounter—or is forced into a reactive posture. One area where this reality becomes especially clear is firearms training. Modern police work requires officers to be fluent in three core movement-and-engagement skills: 1. Shoot, then move2. Move, then shoot3. Shoot Continue reading
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The Old Ways
(Observations on Recent Shotgun Sessions, in the Dark) Article by: William G. I was recently accused of being against progress, by someone that was ignorant of my track record and efforts. While the idea of living in the past (another country, where they do things differently) may be romantic, it is not necessarily the best Continue reading
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Dude… the Clock’s Ticking
Article By: Leo H. Upon reading the article written by Robert B. (included in the blog offerings on this site), I decided to express my personal take on “qualification” scoring. I base my opinion upon observations of “qualification” attempts made by hundreds of mandate students since 1989. These attempts being made on the various “qualification” Continue reading
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Lack of Back Up – A Disturbing Trend
Article by: William G. When I was a child I clearly remember my father’s hunting rifles had iron sights, even when they had a magnified scope on them. I remember when red dots on carbines started coming into the game, and how hard they were resisted as being too unreliable or finicky. Then as time Continue reading
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Hard Look in the Mirror: A Series for Instructors based on anecdotal and experiential evidence
Article By: David K. I remember a moment that drove change in me. I was standing on Gainesville PD’s range in 2019 with a mandate class. They were doing officer survival drills with two other instructors for the state that will remain unnamed. The students were doing various physical tasks designed to exhaust themselves before Continue reading
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