Safety and Training
Casino Drills and Drills for Proficiency
I would not swear to it in a court of law, but I would bet in Las Vegas that more…Read More >
Tag: Self-defense Drills
Drills for self-defense
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Competitive Shooting
Shooting Drills: Double Tap
I am amazed by the complications some shooters put into a standard response drill. By the same token, nothing good…Read More >
Safety and Training
To Shoot Faster, Stop Thinking
There are a couple of often-used axioms when it comes to speeding up our draw stroke and shooting: “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast” and “reduce motion to increase speed,” also known as “Conservation of Motion.” Both concepts are valid. It certainly makes sense that the fewer number of movements that you make and the less distance that you cover, the faster your action will be, but many things are easier said then done.
Firearms
AR-15 Choices for Home Defense
I am a belt and suspenders kind of guy when it comes to certain things. Home defense is one of them. Because of that, I like several options sitting by the bedside for dealing with social work, like evicting home invaders. There is a gear tree that sits 3 feet away from my nightstand that holds my 3-gun belt, my plate carrier and two long guns. One of those guns is an AR-15, and that is what we will focus on today.
Safety and Training
Shotgun Drills: Semi-Automatics
The automatic shotgun demands different drills for speed loading than a pump-action shotgun. Proper practice with automatic shotgun and you may just find that the shotgun is more efficient than you thought. If there is any real problem beginning students have, it is a lack of familiarity with the firearm. These drills will build familiarity with the shotgun and may be a lifesaver.
Safety and Training
Throwback Thursday: Thinking (and Practicing) Outside Of The Box – Defensive Handgun Deployment, Part II
Trainer Mike Seeklander provides three set-ups to drill movement, combatives, and proper weapon-deployment timing in your own training. Click to see how…
Safety and Training
Throwback Thursday: Thinking (and Practicing) Outside Of The Box—Defensive Handgun Deployment
This should get your attention: Train wrong and you will do wrong. Period. Mike Seeklander helps you understand how to modify your training to help you survive a gunfight. Part I.
Safety and Training
Proofing Self-Defense Guns
How many times have you heard a friend or relative talk of owning a gun they had never fired, yet relied on it for defense? They bought the gun, loaded it, and locked it away for an emergency. Or, just as bad, they carried the gun for self-defense without function firing it to ensure it would tolerate a steady diet of the intended self-defense ammunition. Any gun may be better than no gun, but I would not want to bet my life on it when it is so easy, and fun, to proof at the range!
How-To
4 Scenarios to Get the Tactical Advantage
Depending on the state you live in, you may have a CCW permit. However, simply carrying a firearm does not equate to good self-defense plan. You’ll need situational awareness, quick reactions, solid weapons handling skills, and a good outcome in the event of a violent attack. Planning for and training yourself to respond effectively to a threat in several common scenarios can vastly improve your chances of surviving and eliminating the threat.
General
Winning the Fight by Getting Hits at Close Range
Your thought processes are controlled by gut wrenching fear. Having observed innumerable varieties of human evil, I am aware of the endless possibility of attack. Training gives us preparation and practice keeps us sharp. You will default to this training; you will not rise to the occasion. In this article, the author breaks down the six phases to an attack and cover to close-quarter pistol drill for self defense.