Get the latest firearm safety and training information you need right here at The Shooter’s Log. From defensive tactics, first aid and safety articles to self-defense, training and shooting techniques, we have it all.
When I fly, I try to stay protected, as always, but I’m obviously limited in what I can bring. The thing is, most people don’t realize there are still a lot of self-defense items you can legally carry onto a plane.
Summertime means kids are out of school and families are taking road trips. Traveling with kids can be trying, so pack plenty of activities and snacks to keep them occupied and plan to play some games. Read this post to learn how playing a simple childhood game could keep your kids safe in a dangerous situation.
The biggest bone in our leg is called the tibia—also known as the shinbone. Did you know that it is the one bone we are most likely to break? Falls and accidents can cause you to break your leg. When out in the field, camping, hiking or hunting it is important to know how to splint a fractured leg to prevent further injury. While awaiting medical attention, splint a fractured leg in these 10 easy steps.
Commonality among handguns purchased for different shooters in your home may mean survival. It’s one thing to have different handguns when you’re an experienced shooter. If you aren’t, or have multiple shooters in your home, making sure they are similar and that family members are properly trained and practice properly, is essential. Read this post to find out why.
Data On Previous Engagements, or D.O.P.E., is the key to improving your long-range rifle shooting. Watch this video to learn what information to gather and how to make it handy enough to access under any shooting conditions.
The #1 predictor of your ability to react in an emergency is training & the #1 predictor of effective training is your mindset. Read this post to discover why.
Adam Painchaud, director of the SIG SAUER Academy in New Hampshire, demonstrates with live fire how much your AR’s point of aim and its point of impact can vary at CQB distances. Watch this video to see more.
The most sickening sound in a gunfight, or even on the shooting line during a competition, is click! If you should ever find yourself in such a situation and your mind races before quickly coming up with the solution, I am sorry to tell you but it is too late. Now is the time to prevent a disaster with this simple drill.
The best defense is preparation, planning and practice and your mindset is crucial. Read this post for the mindset you need to survive.
Being prepared to defend yourself, your family and others in a life-or-death situation is discussed in this post about what you MUST do to live.