Beginner Guides

If you’re new to self-defense or just starting out in concealed carry, look here first for everything you should know from the get-go.

Don’t Overwhelm the Beginner Shooter

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — April 25, 2023

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most skilled in body movements or kinesthetics. So when I… Read More

Kevin Michalowski — March 21, 2023

If you are thinking of buying a gun, the best thing you can do is educate yourself before you… Read More

Scott W. Wagner — December 5, 2022

First introduced in 1884, the .22 LR cartridge excels as a beginner’s first handgun. Four factors contribute to its serving… Read More

Beth Alcazar, Ed.D. — November 8, 2022

Have you ever wanted to strategically map out your firearms training journey to meet specific goals? Or do you sometimes… Read More

Bob Campbell — October 18, 2022

Popular cartridges have become so due to good performance. For more than 100 years, the standard self-defense cartridges have been… Read More

Eugene Nielsen — August 15, 2022

Hearing protection should never be ignored. Noise-induced hearing loss is a major problem faced by shooters. Too many shooters don’t… Read More