Training
The Beginner’s Guide To Building A Ready-for-Anything Survival Kit
You may not ever need to venture out into the woods to live off the land in some post-apocalyptic scenario – but you never know. The right survival gear can be what keeps you alive in many situations. Building a survival kit will look a little different for everyone depending on your specific needs, skills,…
Read MorePaper Training
How do you practice shooting targets at long range? Common sense would say, by shooting targets at long range. But not everyone has access to long-distance ranges. So, how can we train ourselves to succeed when the range is less than 200 yards? Maximize Paper I love to shoot on paper. Paper targets don’t lie…
Read MoreRange vs. Carry Gear
Regular readers know I’m a huge fan of “consistency.” Reacting to a violent attack has enough problems without us creating more. For example, the “gun of the day” shooter who has a different type of handgun for each day of the week lacks consistency. Another inconsistency with concealed carry is too many variations on where…
Read MoreHow to Zero Your Rifle Scope
If you’re lucky enough to have purchased your AR15 with a scope already mounted on the upper receiver, it’s a safe bet that the optic system has been bore-sighted and zeroed in at the factory. In the world of DIY budget builds, you are, in essence, the factory, so knowing how to bore-sight and zero…
Read MoreHow To Make The Most Of Your Dry Fire Training
After assembling your choice of an upper receiver and pairing it with just the right lower, you may be thinking about immediately taking your rifle to the range for its maiden voyage. If you’re a practiced firearm enthusiast, there’s no harm in that, but for the novice, there may be something else you may want…
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