This is an exciting time! I finally got the ROMEO Zero optic to go on my SIG Sauer P365 XL. It had been ordered from Optics Planet in August of last year. I must say, it looks spanky! The texture on the sides of the optic match perfectly with the texture on the grip module. […]

I teach about three or four one-hour pistol lessons every week. The most common problem that most shooters have is consistency. A lot of their shots are great, but there is always a flyer or two that misses the mark. Why is this? The answer is: stability. Most shooters think they have some super-human ability […]

Many of you have been watching the Army trials for the Modular Handgun System (MHS) over the past few years. A lot of vendors jumped in – and a few stayed away. Here’s a quick review, so you know the rest of the story. Back in the early 1980s, the Army started looking for a […]

If you’re not using dry fire as an excellent tool to increase your skills, you’re making a mistake. I’m an avid user of LASR software, the Laser Activated Shot Reporter from John and the great folks at LasrApp.com. Version 4.1 came out in late November. John has some great training videos on his site too. […]

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 […]

There are three major categories of pistol malfunctions, numbered from one to three. These are important to know and understand in order to properly, safely, and quickly remedy the malfunction. Let’s walk through each category and review what should have happened, what did happen and how to get your pistol running properly again. Ammunition Malfunctions – […]

Since I’m at the range a lot, I see many shooters come and go. Some of the faithful have their routines all set. But most folks come in, put up a target, push it out and blast some holes. Pull it back, change it, push it out. Over and over, ammo gets burned up with no measurable results. […]

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 […]