The title is not clickbait. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, someone who was trained in CPR saved my life. I’ve said in the past that CPR is at least as important the TCCC-style, tourniquet-based training, and I’m now even more adamant about it. Though no one performed CPR on me, someone trained in CPR saved my life.
Shooting Drill: The Hackathorn Standards
Today I bring you one of the most complex shooting standards out there: The Hackathorn Standards. Infamous for its difficulty and complexity, this one has been on my list to try for quite some time. It requires a fairly complicated range setup, but if you can shoot it, it will test your skill.
Before the Class: Student Gear Lists
I attend a lot of training and get to see a lot of student gear lists. I have some thoughts on these lists for all the instructors out there. The ideas here apply regardless of what you are teaching, from a close-quarters gunfighting course to a photography seminar to a sushi-rolling class. Short story: keep your student gear lists updated, simple, and clear.
VIDEO: 10-Round Skill Check – The Gunsite 250 Drill
The Gunsite 250 Drill is a difficult drill with demanding time standards. It only requires 10-rounds, though, and is a great, low-round-count drill that will quickly assess your skills.
NPE Carry: Desantis Super Fly Pocket Holster Review
This review is a continuation of our NPE carry series, and our first review of a deep-concealment holster. Over the past several months I have worked with a number of NPE carry holsters. This review will cover the infinitely popular and commonly recommended Desantis Super Fly pocket holster.
VIDEO: NPE Carry – The Kel-Tec P32 Deep Concealment Pistol
I recently decided to do a deep-dive into non-permissive environment (NPE) carry. This is the world of hideout guns and backup guns and pocket carry and ankle holsters that I know thing about. I recently realized that this is an area of firearms/shooting that I want to know more about. This video will kick off 2024 our NPE Carry series with an in-depth look at the Kel-Tec P32 deep concealment pistol.
A Look Back at 2023 and 2024 Goals
Twenty twenty-three was a good year for me. This coming year should be a good one, as well. Let’s take a look at what I accomplished in 2023, and look ahead to my 2024 goals. I like sharing these goals with you to help keep myself on track.
I Wrote a Book and I’m Giving it to Patrons
Hey guys, I wrote a book. I haven’t published it yet. Honestly I don’t know if I will. As promised in the Patron benefits, I am willing to share it with my Patrons. Here is some commentary from some early readers:
VIDEO: The 700 Aggregate – The Hardest Drill You’ve Never Shot
The 700 Aggregate (also known as The Humbler) is the hardest shooting drill you probably haven’t shot. Okay, okay…some of you have. Certainly it is one of the more difficult shooting drills out there, and one that you should try if you have the range facilities for it.
VIDEO: How to Shim a Latch, aka The “Credit Card Trick”
A few years ago I wrote an article demonstrating how to shim a latch and protect your lock from same. This is a topic that I always felt was inadequately covered in writing and photos alone. So, I put together this quick video on how to shim a latch, also known as the ol’ credit card trick.