Safety and Training
Modern Techniques for Drilling with Your Firearm
With few exceptions, trainers have been profoundly influenced by Colonel Jeff Cooper’s scientific method. We attempt to work in the…Read More >
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Safety and Training
Combat Shooting Versus Competitive Shooting: Similar but Different
Hours of intense training, trigger time, weapons handling, and fundamentals are but a few of the similarities between combat and competitive shooting; it is also where the similarities end. This insightful article, sheds light on how the two types of shooting are similar but very different.
Ammunition
SIG Sauer’s New FMJ Practice Grade Ammunition
SIG has introduced a training line of ammunition to compliment its JHP Elite loads. They are affordable, accurate and cleaning burning. Bob Campbell filled his pockets, grabbed some of his favorite 1911s and a SIG P220 to put the new ammo through its paces.
How To
Shotgunning Tip: Slow Targets Down with Proper Gun Speed
In this National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) video, Gil Ash of OSP Shooting School explains how to “slow down” clay targets and birds by understanding the concept of relative velocity.
Safety and Training
Throwback Thursday—Punish the Elements, Do Not Let the Elements Punish You
Shooting your firearms in rain, sleet, snow, or extreme heat presents many challenges. A professional marksman shares some preparation tips.
Gun Gear
Throwback Thursday—Pistol Lasers
Many new gun owners or first-time buyers make their final decision on a self-defense pistol due to the integrated laser. Guns like the S&W Bodyguard and Ruger LCP are popular. There are quite a few different schools of thought on the usefulness of pistol lasers. In “Pistol Lasers,” the author explores the differences between Crimson Trace, LaserMax and LaserLyte laser aiming systems, as well as discusses the benefits of using a laser for training.
Reviews
LaserLyte and AR Training
Add a LaserLyte to your AR-15 and you have the perfect combination for practice and accurate shooting: it reduces costs and increases safety. A definite win-win. Check out the details in this article.
Videos
Free Shotgunning Tips from Gil Ash
Want free shotgun-shooting instruction? We’ve provided a link to a playlist of 25 YouTube videos featuring shotgun-shooting instructor Gil Ash, owner of OSP Shooting School — everything from how to carry a shotgun to how to break chandelles.
Safety and Training
9 Things New Shooters (and Concealed Carry Permit Holders) Need To Know About Training
As a firearms trainer, Mike Seeklander realizes there are a handful of simple concepts about firearms training that shooters often don’t know or understand. Read this article to learn what you may not know about firearms training concepts.
Ammunition
Train and Defend Ammo
The Winchester Train and Defend ammo line is the perfect way to practice well and defend yourself since you’re using the same basic ammo. Read this post for details about how to use this line to be the best shooter you can be.