Pistol Eye Dominance, Zero, and Low-Light Aiming
How eye dominance, sight zero, and reduced light affect pistol aiming—and how to diagnose each issue without confusing equipment problems with technique.
Common Pistol Sighting Errors and How to Correct Them
Learn to distinguish sight-alignment and sight-picture errors, diagnose inconsistent impacts, and use deliberate dry practice to build a repeatable pistol presentation.
AAR – Kyle Defoor, Defoor Proformance Shooting, Scoped Carbine
I went to the Kyle Defoor, Defoor Proformance Shooting, Scoped Rifle Class at Saltwaters Range in St. Augustine on February 27-28. I attended the same class at a different location in November. I have taken the same class more than once from several instructors, and have not once regretted it, or felt like it wasn’t … Read more
What Gun Should I Buy? – Prioritizing Firearm Purchases
Nearly everyone who buys a gun, especially people new to guns, started with the question, “What gun should I buy?” We all have experiences that shape our perspective and decision making. Maybe your grandfather took you hunting, or your boyfriend thought a shooting range trip would make a great date. My first time shooting … Read more
P&S ModCast 130 – Gun Nerds 12: AR Manufacturing QA/QC & You
AR-15 manufacturers and experienced users discuss quality assurance, quality control, parts selection, maintenance, and rifle reliability.
M4A1 Magazine Problems: Inspection, Maintenance, and Prevention
How magazine condition can cause M4A1 feeding problems—and how inspection, identification, maintenance, and disciplined replacement help prevent avoidable malfunctions.
Glock 43 Micro Comp
Background I have been fortunate enough to shoot a fair share of comped pistols, everything from full-on USPSA race guns to Glocks of all shapes and sizes, and a handful of other ‘duty pistols’ with comps from KKM, Lone Wolf, Carver, and more. Although I am by no means the definitive expert, I do have … Read more
AAR: Varg Freeborn / One Life Defense LLC / “Violence of Mind: Concealment, Critical Ambush and the High-Order Predator”
After Action Review: Varg Freeborn / One Life Defense LLC / “Violence of Mind: Concealment, Critical Ambush and the High-Order Predator” Location: Hosted by F3 Tactical Training at F3 Tactical, Inc., Chantilly, Virginia Thanks and kudos to Jimmy at F3 for going above and beyond to open on a Sunday and welcome us all so … Read more
AAR- Massad Ayoob Group
INTRO A quick synopsis to begin. I went to my first MAG40 class in September 2012. Besides a four day handgun class at Front Site, this was my first formal shooting class. Like many people who look back at their shooting skills, I was terrible. I was also on a college student shoestring budget. I … Read more
Writing an AAR: The How and Why of Continual Learning
A practical guide to taking notes, writing an after-action report, preserving training lessons, gathering feedback, and turning experience into continued learning.