This past weekend, I spent two days at the gun club where I’m a member taking part in a Project Appleseed event. This class took place shortly after the April 19th anniversary of “the shot heard around the world.” This is an important point, as the Appleseed Project is fundamentally based on Revolutionary War history […]
In recent months my skills with a handgun have definitely been improving. I know this, of course, because I go to the range with a plan shooting specific drills designed to improve or test specific skills. Comparing my performance on different drills, standards, and qualification courses of fire over time has indicated that I have […]
An online dictionary I consulted defined “athletics” as sports, games, and exercises that require strength and skill. Make no mistake, shooting is an athletic endeavor. Though blessed with a diminutive body and limited athletic abilities, I am my father’s son. Thus, I grew up in a family that encouraged participation in sports and, perhaps even […]
I thought it would be fun to post one last time in 2017 the results of a few of my range trips as well as describe a few drills that have not yet appeared on our blog. As such, combined with a few of my related articles (see here, here, and here), those who read […]
I fear this article may stir up some controversy. This is not, however, my intention. Rather, I intend to outline a portion of my own journey in the area of pistol sights, share my own conclusions, and invite you to do your own testing. Be warned: the choice of pistol sights—just like the choice of […]
To date, I have written only one article on handgun sights, reviewing the Ameriglo I Dot Pros that are currently worn by all of my Glock handguns. John, on the other hand, has written reviews of several different sights (see here, here, here, and here!…more to come?) as he continues on his personal sight […]
Over the past few weeks on visits to the range, I’ve been doing some experimentation. I tried something that I’ve only ever done with dry fire before… I shot a few drills without my prescription glasses to see just how I would fare relying only on my unaided eyesight. As you read the following, please […]
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