Shot Timers: CE Pocket Pro 2 v PACT Club Timer III
As far as training with firearms is concerned, shot timers are essential tools in the repertoire of both the serious student and trainer. Much like the whistle hanging around the neck of any field...
View ArticleBig Thumbs and Slide Locks – A Curse
The gun industry is built for Goldilocks. The vast majority of guns are built for the average-sized person. Smaller shooters often feel left out and might not realize that bigger shooters are also left...
View ArticleTraining With Green Ops: Defensive Kalashnikov Pt.1
Being situated in central Texas, it’s hard not to take advantage of training with Green Ops and the many classes they offer. Previously, I’ve covered both their LPVO and AAPM classes here on GAT Daily....
View ArticleTraining With Green Ops: Defensive Kalashnikov Pt.2
Midday (Continued from Training With Green Ops: Defensive Kalashnikov Part 1) Once we finished the discussion of zeroes and offsets for the Kalashnikov, we moved on to AK-specific weapon...
View ArticleTraining With Green Ops: Defensive Kalashnikov Pt.3
This is the third installment of my write-up documenting my experiences attending the Green Ops Defensive Kalashnikov class. Part 3 is about my insights and takeaways from the class. I didn’t intend...
View ArticleThe Combatives Association And Its Summit
The Combatives Association, a relatively new group in the firearms and self-defense training space, is a voluntary collection of passionate defensive-minded instructors. These instructors have a focus...
View ArticleCan Exercise Simulate a Gunfight?
Have you ever mixed exercising and shooting? Or maybe you’ve heard it advocated as a good way to train. It’s supposed to induce stress and make life harder on the range. Training on a square range can...
View ArticleAttending A PHLster Enigma Tune-Up Webinar
A few evenings ago, I attended one of PHLster’s Enigma Tune-Up Webinars. It was hosted by PHLster employees Dakota Adelphia and Tessah Booth—who also designed this course. Their level of knowledge and...
View ArticleTactical Barbell – Conditioning Overview
I’ve followed a variety of fitness plans and protocols but have never achieved the goals I wanted. First, because I suck at changing my diet. Second, because I never found a program that met the goals...
View ArticleTraining Vs. Reviews – Skills and Consumerism
I love reviewing guns. I started writing about guns because I like shooting them. The core work of reviewing a gun is shooting it. Rarely do I dislike the process of shooting a gun. Even a bad gun can...
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