Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
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
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
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
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