What is the difference between training and practice? When you train you are learning a new skill or technique. You then practice what you learned when trained. So… What training have you failed to practice sufficiently? The answer is the same for all of us – trigger finger discipline. Second on the list is drawing …
I had the privilege of taking 1,000 rounds of 9mm NATO down to GLOCK US headquarters in Smyrna, GA last week to take the GLOCK Instructor’s Workshop. While it’s geared to Law Enforcement and Military instructors, I was given a pass based on my prior military service and current firearm instruction roles. Here are seven things I learned …
I recently had the privilege to visit the SIG Sauer Academy in New Hampshire. What a great team of folks work up there for SIG. I was surprised by what appeared to be a “loose” teaching style. The NRA harps on several shooting fundamentals, including Aiming; Hold Control; Breath Control; Trigger Control and Follow-Through. The …
I learned this practice drill from Adam Painchaud’s SIG Sauer Academy YouTube channel. It’s improved my skill immensely. The drill combines live fire with dry fire making for some excellent training time. Start with your pistol locked and loaded with a round in the chamber. Remove the magazine. Now fire two shots. The first will …
This study is old, but a 10 year study by the Police Policy Studies Counsel showed that 80% of officer slayings (from firearms) between 1991 and 2000 occurred within 6 feet. Depending on the study, more recent studies show that 80% of shots fired by officers are within 11 feet. Because of the layout of …
I never cease to be amazed at my lack of dexterity and training when I encounter a dynamic critical defense situation. Even after training over and over, I still do not perform quite up to my expectations. I guess I’m really not Jack Bauer. One of the handgun features which I avoid for both regular …
