guns
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Neuroplasticity on the Range: Designing a Firearms Training Regime Around the Mind
Article By: Leo H. To perfect human performance, the question often becomes, “To change, or not to change?” Specifically, in the realm of firearms training, we often look at change as it relates to the type of gun, barrel design and length, the method of aiming, trigger design or adjustments, ammunition design, weight and velocity,… Continue reading
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I use State of the Art Technology
Article by: William G. Fads and trends come and go. Some are ahead of their time. Some are forgotten. Some endure. Some are forgotten until someone “invents them” for the hundredth time. The cycle repeats. Regardless, most all of us want whatever the best of the best we can get for protection life and limb.… Continue reading
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Observations From Teaching Non-Dedicated Personnel, or the OSS Methodology and When a “Compromise” Isn’t
Article by: William G. For a while now, I have been asked by either my Chief or my Father to teach women’s introductory handgun classes. A good friend of mine who is a judge teaches the legal portion, and I and a few of my shooting buddies teach ballistics, storage, handling, and shooting. It is… Continue reading
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Are You Prepared for THE Gunfight?
Article by: William G. What is a gunfight? It is a situation when one or more persons, using weapons (specifically guns) that can inflict greatly bodily harm or death, are actively trying to use said weapons to inflict great bodily harm or death on you; and in which you use your own gun to stop… Continue reading
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The Secrets of Life, and the young Firearms Instructor – A letter to my friend, the Captain
A friend of mine, who is a younger aged Captain with a metro agency in the belly of the beast, called me to ask my opinion on a pistol mounted optic technique. Tony is a very articulate, enthusiastic, and analytical man. He asks very well thought out, reasoned, and intelligent questions. I spent hours on… Continue reading
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Chasing Rabbits
Written by: William G. Perhaps a hookah smoking caterpillar has given you a call. Go ask Alice. I think she’ll know what I am raving about tonight while I’m on this airplane. I have carried a variety of guns on duty over the last three decades. Some issue, some personal. At times, I carried some… 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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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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