Situational Awareness: The Most Important Safety Tool
The most important tool for staying safe is situational awareness, which puts your safety into your own hands, rather than chance.
All Training Posts
The Wizard Drill (Realistic Test for Concealed Carriers)
There are lots of drills available for shooters to try, but few test real world skills like the Wizard drill. Be sure to try it with a pocket gun for a challenge.
Defensive Ammo for 2026 (Some for Training, too)
There are a few new defensive ammo lines coming out this year, as well as training rounds. A couple are price point lines for affordability.
Dry Fire Training: How to Improve Your Shooting Without Going to the Range
Dry fire training is a safe, effective way to improve shooting fundamentals without live ammunition or range time. By focusing on mechanics like trigger control, sight alignment and grip consistency, shooters can build confidence, accuracy and consistency from home.
Test Your Marksmanship Skills Against the Dot Torture Drill
Pit your handgun marksmanship skills against the Dot Torture Drill. Just 50 rounds, or less, might put you in your place.
9 of the Best .22 Handguns (Plinking, Training, More)
Looking for the best .22 handguns? These rimfire pistols deliver accuracy, reliability and fun for plinking, target practice and training.
Can You Pass These 3 Bare Minimum Gun Skills Tests?
Training for an attack takes more than just shooting at the range. Run these 3 gun skills tests to see how you rate.
John Wick Magazine Flick: Real or Theatrical?
In the movies, the John Wick magazine flick during reloads is really cool and looks fast and efficient. But is it the best method?
Skill Series: Running the Backup Drill
If you’re going to carry a backup gun, then you need to know how to get it into action, i.e. the backup drill.
11 Tips Learned in 25 years of Daily Carry
In a quarter of a century, a person has to learn something, right? Even if that something involves the daily carry of a defensive handgun.
Advanced Gun Training; a Lifestyle Choice for Shooters
The best operators train constantly, which is why shooters should constantly seek advanced gun training to expand skills.
Training Series; Baer Standard Drill
The Baer Standard Drill helps determine skill levels and improvement zones with several important shooting fundamentals.
Stoppage Drill: Keeping Guns Running in a Fight
Shooters should train as realistically as possible, especially regarding the stoppage drill, as stress will be a factor in a situation.
Summer Training Series: The Failure Drill
The failure drill is one of the best training exercises for shooters, as it is both relevant and adaptable in real life.
Dry Fire Practice: Doug Koenig Shooting Tips
Watch Champion shooter Doug Koenig explaining the importance and training value of dry practice. These handgun dry fire tips are a great…