I came across an interesting statement the other day that read something like the following: “Flexibility is greater than mastery.” I just had to pause for a bit and contemplate that. At first, I…

More and more gun owners are discovering the benefits, effectiveness and convenience of using pistol-mounted optics. I’ve written about red dots before, and I have trained with them, but I am still…

When you consider the available data regarding average, everyday folks using firearms to protect life, you’ll typically see a defensive-shooting range of around 3 to 5 yards. Undoubtedly, this means…

A young lady dressed in Revolutionary War garb greeted us at the 2023 NRA Convention, holding a Brown Bess Musket. She was part of Project Appleseed, whose mission is to rebuild America as a nation…

In a self-defense situation, drawing your handgun with speed and accuracy is crucial. It can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s important to train yourself to have fast and…

When driving, a vehicle operator needs to use just enough strength and agility to ensure that the vehicle is stable and controlled and that it stays on the correct side of the road. If someone…

A Gallup survey conducted in October of 2021 found that 88 percent of gun owners considered “protection” the primary reason for owning a firearm. Seventy percent stated that “target shooting” was…

When’s the last time you wrote with your non-dominant hand? How about brushed your teeth that way? Maybe ate a bowl of soup? If you haven’t used your less-preferred hand for some fine motor tasks,…

Did you get an AR-15 for Christmas? Or maybe you started off the new year with a resolution of training with a carbine? Better yet, perhaps you’ve heard about USCCA’s new AR-15 Fundamentals course? No matter the reason, an AR-15 is a great gun for hunting, sport and self-defense.

Movement while shooting is an essential part of any effective defense. The ability to move will help defenders put distance between themselves and an attacker. A moving target is also more difficult…

It’s easy to get down on yourself or to be distracted, irritated or dissatisfied by mistakes that are made when practicing and training. Mistakes happen, whether testing a treasured family recipe,…

Why is training, specifically in the context of defensive shooting, so important? The answer may surprise you. Understanding the power of training begins with understanding what happens in an…