“Tag: Handgun Training”

Grip and hold on the firearm are often viewed by handgun shooters as one and the same. However, seasoned defensive and competitive shooters break down handgun shooting stability into two distinctly but equally essential subcomponents: grip versus hold.

Training someone to shoot a defensive handgun is mostly a standardized process. Firearm safety is followed by firearm function, which is then followed by an introduction to the basics of marksmanship. Past that, focus falls on handgun manipulation, presentation and various methods of target engagement.

In the old days we called it “pulling the trigger.” Then along came Jeff Cooper who started calling it the “trigger press.” What Cooper meant was that the trigger should be pressed smoothly and softly so that the gun muzzle was not pulled off target.

Whether or not you've got ammunition or want to shoot it, having a shot timer in your training repertoire can improve your defensive shooting skills.

Tunnel vision is a phenomenon that occurs when we focus on a particular threat. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about how you can deal with this to improve your self defense training.

In a world of instant gratification, Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about why learning how to shoot takes practice and patience.

Shooting at higher speeds in training often looks like a mystical feat. However, as Ed Head points out, it's all about mastering the fundamentals.

Having all the newest gear can definitely an advantage, but not if you haven't first mastered the basics of defensive handgun training. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the fundamental skills for shooting a handgun well.

Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about three unconventional shooting positions that are worth practicing.