Training Concepts
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Get. Off. The. X.
Article By: Leo H. Get off the “X!” How many times have you heard that phrase yelled on the range? Where did it come from? Why should it be important? How do you prepare yourself to prevail if you find a giant “X” painted beneath your feet or recognize that you ARE the “X?” At… Continue reading
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Notes from the Field on PMO
Article by: William G. What follows are observations on a variety of guns, optics, and training that I have encountered over the last month. If nothing else, it may be interesting or can help someone, so here it goes: Recently I taught a GALEFI Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor class. There were 18 students from 10… Continue reading
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The Thing About Duty Holsters
Article by: William G. There are some features that we just expect, and some that are not as commonly in demand. One thing that is non-negotiable is the area that limits access to the trigger. That may seem like it is common sense, but it apparently isn’t a second thought for a lot of holster… Continue reading
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What is the right trigger?
Article by: William G. I have chased the ultimate trigger, hunted for that thing for decades. Then one day I comprehended that a really good trigger for shooting was not the best trigger for managing problems in a normal society, and that several triggers could live in harmony with each other. Jeff Cooper prescribed a… Continue reading
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Smoke and Mirrors
Article By: Leo H. Recently, Sam H. and I had one of our phone conversations that usually begins with the call originating from one or the other with a specific purpose in mind. Sometimes we remember why we called in the first place… In others, the conversation runs all over the place as we make… Continue reading
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What Zero is Right for You?
Article by: William G. This article will focus on the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge that is still the predominate round of CONUS LE. If you use a 6.8, 300 Black Out, a 7.62x39mm, a 30-30, or a 7.62x51mm NATO, I am not the one to talk to about zero’s for those (except the 7.62×51, but I… Continue reading
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Tomayto… Tomahto
Article By: Leo H. Current Georgia statute authorizes Georgia POST to require annual training of the peace officers employed throughout the State. These officers are required to obtain at least twenty hours of POST recognized training each year. Within those twenty required hours lies annual firearms “requalification.” In the past, officers generally “requalified” by successfully… Continue reading
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SIG Academy Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor Review and some feedback on gear.
Article by: William G. I recently was at GPSTC, where they hosted two Pistol Mounted Optic Instructor classes taught by the SIG Academy. Both classes were private classes for the FTU of two major agencies. The instructors were Scott Reidy (a career SWAT cop and FI from an agency in the North East), and Dave… Continue reading
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Thoughts from a Dinosaur
Article by: Leo H. In his Article, “Somewhat Deep Thoughts (Maybe?),” my colleague, William G., insinuates I do not like weapon mounted lights (WML) on pistols. I felt the need to defend my stance a bit… thus this article. To be fair, I am of the opinion pistol mounted lights do have a purpose… I… Continue reading
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Somewhat Deep Thoughts (Maybe?)
Article by: William G. Does the caliber of the gun matter? Yes, and no. When I was younger, I had no problem shooting thousands of rounds a week, for weeks at a time with a 45 Auto. Breaking my hand and wrist several times, arthritis, tendonitis, etc. has made shooting that much with that caliber… Continue reading
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