The Color Codes of Mental and Situational Awareness This article will go over the Jeff Cooper color codes of awareness. Sometimes referred to as “mental awareness”, these colors represent different levels of “alertness” and how closely you are paying attention to the environment and people in your immediate vicinity. The goal is to give you … Read more
Should I concealed carry all the time? Should I only carry when I think I’m going to an area where I might need my gun? In my opinion you should carry concealed every single time you leave your home. Carrying concealed should become a habit. When I leave my house to go out, I grab … Read more
How to carry a 1911 concealed. The 1911 is a not a small gun but it is possible to conceal a full size 1911 comfortably. There are a few different options to carry this gun and I will explain these methods and offer some insight from my 15 plus years of carrying a concealed 1911 … Read more
Blade Tech Signature Outside-the-Waistband Holster vs. Classic OWB Holsters I was curious what the Blade Tech Signature Outside-the-Waistband Holster had to offer compared the the excellent Classic OWB Holster. They look very similar and yet the Signature is about half the price of the Classic. I own 3 Classic Holsters and have recommended them for … Read more
What are Dummy Rounds? Dummy rounds are fake, or “dummy” ammunition that you can load into your gun to practice loading and unloading, malfunction drills, tactical and emergency reloading, etc. They look just like real ammo in shape and size, but are generally orange or blue or some other color that indicates they are not … Read more
Defensive Handgun Shooting Techniques: Emergency Reload This will be one of the most important defensive handgun shooting techniques to learn. An emergency reload is exactly what it sounds like. It is an emergency. You are in a gunfight and your gun runs out of ammo. Hopefully you have a spare magazine, but if not it … Read more
Tactical Reload The tactical reload is important skill to master and is a relatively easy one to learn. This is one of the defensive handgun tactics you will learn at any defensive firearms training class. What is a Tactical Reload? There are several types of reload: Administrative reload Emergency reload Tactical reload Administrative reload is … Read more
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute Review If you are planning a trip to Front Sight Firearms Training Institute in Las Vegas Nevada for a Defensive Handgun Course, please read this Front Sight review. I will give you some personal insight from my 9 firearms training courses I have taken. I will tell you right now that I … Read more
The Type 3 Handgun Malfunction Drill What is a Type 3 Handgun Malfunction? The third firearm malfunction we will discuss is the “dreaded” type 3 malfunction, also known as a double feed, or “brass low”. You can see the Type 1 Malfunction and Type 2 Malfunction here. Further definitions of firearms malfunctions can be found … Read more
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute: 4- Day Defensive Handgun Course. Planning Your Trip A trip to Front Sight Firearm Training Institute in Pahrump, Nevada is a very fun and rewarding experience. If you are new to handguns or a seasoned shooter, you will learn to be comfortable and proficient with your weapon. This course is … Read more