Training Concepts
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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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Does the current Georgia Law Enforcement Qualification system create a false measure of proficiency?
Article By: Robert B. Those of you who serve, or have served, as Georgia Peace Officers will be familiar with one or more of the Georgia Semi-Auto Qualification Courses used over the last 20 years or more. The course has undergone minor revisions during that time, but the basic premise is the same. Officer weapons proficiency is measured solely Continue reading
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Key Principles of a Firearms Training Mindset
Article By: Terry B. Mastering firearms training goes beyond learning how to shoot; it requires a specific mindset rooted in safety, discipline, accountability, and a survival attitude. Using this approach helps ingrain habits that carry over under stress, fear, and chaos. A successful training mindset is built on several key principles that prioritize deliberate action and continuous improvement. Continue reading
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Get a Grip
Article by: William G. The “feel” of the gun in the hand is an important factor in performance, both mentally and physically. If the gun fits the hand, especially on the draw, and points quickly, then people tend to perform better. If you have to fight with your equipment, or consciously alter your grip to Continue reading
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