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Mantis Blackbeard – AR Dry Fire Trainer

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Record levels of gun buying have created an ammunition shortage, one that does not appear to be ending anytime soon. The lack of ammunition has made training more difficult to do. Enter dry fire training.

The What & the Why - Selecting an Instructor

The What & the Why – Selecting an Instructor

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It’s hard to find a competent self-defense firearms instructor. Many people want to teach others how to shoot and handle a gun, but finding someone who can actually teach the subject is difficult.

Mantis X10: Diving Into the Rabbit Hole of Data and Analysis

Mantis X10: Diving Into the Rabbit Hole of Data and Analysis

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Never before have shooters had the abundance of data available to them that is provided by the Mantis X10.

Stuck at Home? Ten Ways to Train and Thrive

Stuck at Home? Ten Ways to Train and Thrive

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Many of us are working from home or remaining out of the public for a while. With time on your hands, you can binge-watch Netflix and overeat or you can study something useful and train. As a trainer, I have some suggestions for you based on what am I doing and some of my favorite training systems.

Why So Serious? Shooting Should Be Fun, Too!

Why So Serious? Shooting Should Be Fun, Too!

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I know, I know … shooting, as the cat pictures on the Internet would put it, IZ SRS BZNS. But suppose you could do some fun shooting and have it reinforce the serious stuff?

Glock's New 44 is a .22: Is This Rimfire Perfection?

Glock’s New 44 is a .22: Is This Rimfire Perfection?

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“It’s as much function as it is fun,” said Glock in the announcement. The suggested retail price for the Glock 44 is around $400, and will likely sell for less online and in stores. Availability is slated for the top of 2020.

Technology Takes Shotgunning to the Next Level - Garmin Xero S1 Review

Technology Takes Shotgunning to the Next Level – Garmin Xero S1 Review

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The Garmin Xero S1: think of it as your magic wand for learning exactly what’s happening every time you miss a clay bird. It’s like Doppler radar for shotguns.

Shoot Better with the Mantis X - Dry Fire/Live Fire Analysis

Shoot Better with the Mantis X – Dry Fire/Live Fire Analysis

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The Mantis X training system uses a rail mounted sensor to collect data on movements before and after trigger pulls.

The Firearms Training Checklist: How to Avoid Mall Ninjas, Gun-Fu Gurus & Other Tactical Clodhoppers

The Firearms Training Checklist: How to Avoid Mall Ninjas, Gun-Fu Gurus & Other Tactical Clodhoppers

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So you’ve purchased a handgun for daily carry and taken that first step toward getting some training, be it a state-mandated carry course or perhaps an NRA basic class. Where do you go from there?

Jeff’s Five Favorite Targets

Jeff’s Five Favorite Targets

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With so many different types of rifle and pistol shooting it can be a real challenge to pick the best targets for your money to take to the range. However, after 30 years of shooting these are my top five picks for getting in some great practice, and they can be used for rifle or pistol.