I get asked what I carry on a regular basis. I try to deflect the question or ask it back by getting to know their needs. The Good, the Bad [Read More]
A major factor in students continuing their education is having a positive experience. Loosely translated, this means hitting the target on demand. Stick to the Program I love seeing students [Read More]
When I get asked for my opinion on appendix inside the waistband (IWB) I enjoy sharing my experience and observations. Many times, the students are surprised by my answer. It’s [Read More]
If you are serious about performance, then baselines will be a central part of your training program. Baselines are used to compare performance, to establish knowns. The Purpose Baselines are [Read More]
I had the fortune to be a student recently and boy how I miss this aspect of my profession. I don’t get these opportunities too often so when I do, [Read More]
It is easy to talk down about other instructors when working with students. You hear a student say something to the effect, “well, so and so said this.” Shared Vision [Read More]
Marksmanship is made up of several factors, most of which we merge into one mass to produce an accurate shot or shots. The most misunderstood and misused skill is the [Read More]
How good do you need to be and what is the path to success. I don’t know and here is the hard truth, nobody else does. Hard Work Yes, there [Read More]
While everyone is chasing a sub one second draw from concealment, how much work have you put into drawing you gun surreptitiously. The fastest drawstroke is the one where the [Read More]
Over the almost two decades of training in the private sector I have had the fortune to train at some really nice indoor ranges. As an armed citizen they represent [Read More]









