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October 15, 2018

From the Ground Up: Grip and Recoil Management

Few shooting technique subjects are as controversial as how to grip a handgun and control its recoil. There are a…

Oct. 15, 20188 comments

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By Annette Evans 8 Comments

May 22, 2019October 15, 2018 by Annette Evans
Hands gripping a pistol
Categories Range Training Tags grip, recoil management 8 Comments
March 30, 2018

What is Bullet Weight?

For the average shooter, reading the description on a box of ammo can make it feel like you’re deciphering a…

Mar. 30, 2018No comments

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

September 21, 2018March 30, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training Tags bullet weight
March 29, 2018

Leveling Up on Holster Retention

When it comes to carrying our guns, there’s no doubt that we want them to stay in our possession. Most…

Mar. 29, 2018No comments

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

January 16, 2020March 29, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense Tags carrying a gun, concealed carry, holster retention, holsters
September 27, 2017

But I Can’t Reach! Strategies for Reloading Pistols

By necessity, pistols are generally designed for the average hand size of their anost likely market: men. It makes sense…

Sep. 27, 20171 comment

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By Annette Evans 1 Comment

September 20, 2018September 27, 2017 by Annette Evans
How to reload a pistol
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense Tags pistols, reloading 1 Comment
August 23, 2017

Shooting Vision 101: Cross-Dominance

Of all of the senses we use for shooting, vision is undeniably one of the most important. Our eyes are…

Aug. 23, 20171 comment

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By Annette Evans 1 Comment

September 20, 2018August 23, 2017 by Annette Evans
Shooting Vision and Cross Dominance
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense 1 Comment
May 17, 2017

Power Factor – What Is It?

If you’ve been around handgun shooting, or read any of the popular shooting magazines, you’ve probably heard the words “Power…

May. 17, 2017No comments

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By Dave Z No Comments

June 2, 2021May 17, 2017 by Dave Z
measuring power factor at a shooting range
Categories Range Training Tags power factor
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