firearms
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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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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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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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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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Grok Weighs in…
Article By: Grok Edited By: Leo H. Additional Comments By: William G. (William G. – It’s strange that Leo embraces technology more than I do, since he is older. He has always had an inquisitive, analytical, and brilliant mind. He won’t tell you this, but a lot of things implemented in the LE world over Continue reading
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I ❤️ the 1911 more.
Article by: William G. Special Note: This article comes to you by way of the South Pacific, where I am sitting on a beach, reading Jeff Cooper’s “Shotluck,” and writing articles because Leo H. urged me to write years back. In the same area, during another uncertain time in our Nation’s history. A time where Continue reading
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I’ve always liked a 1911!
Article By: Leo H. I have always liked the 1911. In fact, the first semi-automatic handgun I ever bought was a Colt Mk. IV, Series 70, Government Model, purchased from a Western Auto store in 1976 for the grand sum of $250.00 (I wish I could say I still had it… but, at some point, Continue reading
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