Accuracy and Precision, Part 3: Quantifiable
Ash Hess uses Mantis X10 recoil data to identify inconsistent rifle movement, establish a focused training objective, and measure subsequent improvement.
Training
Firearms, tactical, defensive, law-enforcement, and professional training articles focused on developing adaptable skills, sound judgment, and practical competence.
Mindset
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when trying to improve performance is mindset. When I say mindset, I am not talking about the “If not you, who” mindset talks. I am referring to a growth or fixed mindset. In my years of dealing with students and internet folk, the most common is fixed. Current … Read more
ModCast 198: No Fail Pistol AAR
ModCast 198 reviews Chuck Pressburg’s No Fail Pistol course, including accuracy standards, accountability, performance pressure, diagnostic feedback, and continued practice.
Humility and the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy
A defense of the Army’s Integrated Weapons Training Strategy and its emphasis on structured preparation, realistic qualification standards, measurable performance, and weapons mastery.
Accuracy and Precision, Part 2: Avoiding the Ego Chase
Ash Hess explains how to separate shooter performance from mechanical accuracy using honest baselines, group measurements, velocity data, and movement analysis.
Accuracy and Precision, Part 1: Start With Data
Ash Hess explains how defining the requirement, establishing a baseline, and collecting performance data lead to better firearms and equipment decisions.
P&S ModCast 188 — Stop the Bleed
A detailed discussion of Stop the Bleed, hemorrhage control, TCCC, tourniquets, wound packing, medical equipment, myths, and hands-on training.
Baselines #4 Reload Drills
If you are following this series, you have seen that I lay out some baselines then some drills on how to gauge or establish that baseline. In the last article, I wrote about reloads so this one is some thoughts on how to learn or test reloads. First, let me tell you all I am … Read more
Baselines #3
Once we have our first baselines as laid out (see parts one and two) there are a ton of other skills that need to be trained, practiced and tested. Having the ability to group, zero and fire at a stationary target from a few positions does not a gunslinger make. One needs to be able … Read more
Baselines #2
Part Two In part one we talked about some standards from 0-500 with rifles. Some will argue that the standards are too loose while some will argue that they are too strict. That’s exactly why they are the standards. You can be above, at or below the standard. It’s easy to understand. Your standard shooter … Read more