I just came back from a fun day at the range. Taking the time to clean my firearms isn’t necessarily at the top of my favorite things-to-do list. Putting it off until tomorrow would be so easy. But cleaning should be done, and it needs to be done right. Here is some information that should …
Introduction Often in a class, I will get a common question. It comes in two forms. One form is it necessary to carry a semi-automatic pistol with a round in the chamber. The second form is it safe to carry a semi-automatic pistol with a round in the chamber. We have to remember the defensive …
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In a recent CCL class, one student related a story about his friend being robbed. The student drew his firearm, and the robber ran away. He and his friend were so mad they chased the robber. Sometimes we have to be reminded as gun owners: “Will my action put my life at severe risk, and …
The best EDC battle in a nutshell. There is a joke that goes; you select four individuals. One’s EDC is 9mm, one’s EDC is .40 cal, one’s EDC is 45 cal, and one’s EDC is 10 mm. You lock the four individuals in a room and tell them they have eight hours to select the …
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And here I thought all I had to do was grab the firearm tight. I always knew there was science behind the best grip to control recoil. I have even done a little research on my own. But, I never realized just how much I knew. Can’t you just show me the correct grip? I …
The following is an excerpt from a recent posting by Katz & Phillips, PA (https://thefirearmfirm.com). Responsible Florida gun owners know that you must have a CWFL to carry a firearm concealed in most situations. However, it is not quite as clear whether you need a CWFL to carry certain other weapons. For example, a CWFL …
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Checkout the complete video Worlds Collide is the video series that brings together the perspectives of defensive shooter Rob Pincus of PDN and competition shooter Rob Leatham of Team Springfield. During this trip to the range, the two Robs demonstrate skill development drills. Although they do not agree on how to execute drills, they agree …
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YOU ARE YOUR FAMILY’S FIRST RESPONDER. Two Types of People There are two kinds of people in this world. The first is the person who is always looking for someone else to take care of him or her. These people want the government to provide for them and the police to protect them. (Some call …
In Florida, can you use deadly force to protect your property? The quick answer that you will commonly get is NO. But there is an interesting caveat that you might find interesting. The video below is from Katz & Phillips’ Gun Law 101, part 2 Life and Liberty webinar. Attorney James Phillips discusses when you …
DEFENSIVE SHOOTING STANDARDS DRILL Many in the shooting world stress shooting “Standards Drills” in order to rate their abilities. Anytime you choreograph the exact course of fire, you remove a huge element of your practical training. The need to process information and adjust your response specifically to each scenario is vital to surviving a lethal …