“Tag: dry practice”

I really enjoy seeing some of the debates and arguments over whether the Isosceles stance or the Weaver stance is the best, so let’s look at reality.

Make dry practice at home more fun, and save money and time when you go to the range.

Even when ammo isn’t scarce, dry practice is an invaluable tool in the shooter’s toolbox.

Once the armed citizen has advanced to the point that he or she can draw and shoot their defensive handgun safely, accurately and quickly, it would be a very good idea to start adding movement to the defensive response. Movement has the potential to momentarily confuse and surprise an attacker, allowing the citizen to gain a bit of advantage.

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 midst of the ammo shortage, there is still a way to maximize your training.

You can practice more than just your trigger pull without live ammunition, which is good when ammo is in short supply.

Having trouble finding ammunition or getting to the range? Here is a great way to maintain your skills without using precious ammo.

The holidays, especially in 2020, are a time of stress and, as a result, the need for heightened awareness when it comes to personal defense. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about ways you can stay on the alert when it matters most.