Category: Handgun Basics

Handgun Collecting versus Self Defense

I often see students who are renewing their concealed carry permit who have as many as five handguns on their CCW permit. Inevitably, they are accurate with some of their… Read more »

Concealed Carry Skills

I occasionally get the question, “What do I need to learn for carrying a concealed handgun in public? Here is my recommended list in no particular order of importance. That… Read more »

What is the “Best” Training?

The past 20 years has seen the American firearm training world flooded with new instructors offering training. What was a selection of a dozen or so training schools has grown… Read more »

Why is Force-on-Force Training Important?

Force-on-Force training simulates defending yourself in real life. Airsoft handguns do a good job of simulating actual handguns. This is because airsoft handguns operate the same as an actual handgun…. Read more »

How To Carry a Concealed Handgun

After choosing a handgun, the next most frequent question I get is how to carry the handgun concealed. This can be a frustrating process, because everyone has different body shapes,… Read more »

Selecting Your First Handgun

At last count, I have instructed over 7000 firearm students during the past 35 years. This has shown me a few things. Before you buy your first handgun, there are… Read more »