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Proper Grip: Guidelines & Techniques for Recoil Control

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:02 +0000

Of the fundamentals of shooting, the Stance and Grip are the most important for reducing felt recoil. Once you have decided on your solid stance, your grip is the next important key to master for controlling recoil. Individuals usually hold a firearm the way they pick it up, without much thought to how much their [...]

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30 Influential Pro-Gun Rights Advocates

Luke McCoy — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:45 +0000

As the debate about gun control goes back and forth in our nation, it sometimes seems like the anti-gun crowd has the upper hand. They speak with a loud voice and have the mainstream media on their side. Those who support the Second Amendment and individual gun-rights can sometimes feel outnumbered. But there are many [...]

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Breath Control While Shooting: 4 Options

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:33 +0000

To breathe or not to breathe that is the question. Or maybe the question is what is the proper breathing technique when shooting or how long do you hold your breath if at all? William Shakespeare’s similar “To Be or Not To Be” question from his play in which Prince Hamlet gives his Soliloquy about [...]

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Shooting with Eyes Open or Closed?

Jason Hanson — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:25:18 +0000

Depending on which firearms instructor you talk with, you’ll either hear insistence that you’re supposed to shoot with both eyes open or that it’s alright to shoot with one eye open while the other eye is closed. So who is right? Well, it all depends on you. Just like every one of us has different [...]

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The Modern or Modified Isosceles Shooting Stance

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:34:30 +0000

There are several two-handed shooting stances or positions that can be used when shooting a handgun. Most shooters use two hands to shoot a handgun because it helps with stability by controlling movement, allows a speedier recover from the recoil, and helps with accuracy. Of the many, the Isosceles, Weaver, and Modified Weaver or Chapman [...]

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A “Survival Item” to Store with Your Gun

Jason Hanson — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:47:11 +0000

If the “stuff” ever truly hits the fan there’s more that you will need than just food, water, guns, and ammo. It’s the reason I write this letter to you each week and it’s probably the most important thing you need of all – I’m talking about knowledge. Yes, I know that’s a cliché, but [...]

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The Ideal Concealed Carry Gun: Myth or Reality?

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:41:49 +0000

I have searched and am continuing to try to discover the ideal Concealed Carry (CC) gun for myself, like many do. This is proving to be a very challenging task with a lot of dynamic variables, like when Al Gore “created” the Internet or when Thomas Crapper developed the flush toilet. Is there really a [...]

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An Almost Deadly Mistake

Jason Hanson — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:37:24 +0000

I want to share with you an email from a gentleman named Roger. I got Roger’s permission to share this and I think it’s important for every gun owner to read. Here’s what Roger sent me… Jason, After 56 years, I thought I understood the 4 rules about safe use of a firearm: 1) Always [...]

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Concealed Carry Drills Test

Jason Hanson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:18:58 +0000

If you read a lot of gun magazines like I do, then you know there are a million and one drills that a person can practice. And each of these drills depends on what your purpose is for using the gun. For instance, are you using the gun for self-defense or are you solely a [...]

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The 1-2-3-4 Shooting Process and Trigger Control

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:59:30 +0000

One of the most challenging things for experienced and inexperienced shooters alike is to remember and bring together all the fundamentals of shooting for accurate hits and do this quickly in a self-defense situation, range shoot, competition, combat encounter, or even casual plinking. Usually we have a very limited amount of time to recall, focus [...]

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Self-Defense Shooting and Disparate Force

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:59:35 +0000

It is a terrible thing when anyone takes the life of another and this should only be as a last resort after you have done everything possible to avoid a firearm confrontation. However, to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones in specific deadly scenarios, you might be faced with using a [...]

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Executive Protection Lessons Every American Needs to Know

Jason Hanson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:55:58 +0000

When I was with the Agency, I did a good amount of executive protection work. And although you may think executive protection work has nothing to do with you, you’re about to see how it applies to your own life. The fact is, when it comes to this type of security work, the most important [...]

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If You’re Over 55, Please Hand in Your Guns

Jason Hanson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:20:46 +0000

This past week I got a letter in the mail from a gentleman named Kurt who lives in Florida. Kurt took my concealed carry course and wrote to me, “In April I will be 86 years old, just recently bought my first firearm… I appreciate what you’re doing and I wish you well.” I appreciated [...]

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If You Ain’t Imagining, You Ain’t Practicing

Johnathan Celso — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:03:53 +0000

Last month this column discussed the best mode of carry for personal protection. It was argued that for all possible scenarios one could come upon, only concealment puts the carrier in the best position. That article received a lot of negative feedback as a result from open carriers who took offense after incorrectly believing the [...]

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Why You Always Say No to the Police

Jason Hanson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:52:29 +0000

Right now, I only have one child and she’s just 8 months old. But I look forward to the day when I can buy her her first .22 rifle. Since every child matures differently, I’m not sure when that day will be, but because she’s a girl, I think it’s safe to say she’ll be [...]

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Ammo Prices & Availability: An Economic Analysis & Suggestions

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:26:23 +0000

Several (including myself) are frustrated now with the low availability and high prices of ammo and not being able to practice and enjoy their firearms. Some are paying outrageous prices for ammo and accessories now, some companies are price gouging, and some people are waiting out this absurd and paradoxical dilemma. Some are panicking and [...]

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What Constitutional Carry Really Means…

Jason Hanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:00:45 +0000

The state of Utah recently passed a constitutional carry bill, which says a person can carry a concealed handgun without needing a permit. Once this bill got passed I heard from a few instructors who were afraid they were going to go out of business because nobody would take their classes anymore. Obviously, they hadn’t [...]

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Basic “5 and 50″ Practice Drill To Conserve Ammo and Lower Costs

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:30:31 +0000

Given the high cost and low availability of ammo and the increased shipping costs recently, here is a focused practice drill I use to conserve ammo and lower my shooting costs by using only 50 rounds, while improving my shooting skills. Rather than just throw lead down range, I use a specific drill to practice [...]

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How I Spend my Sunday Afternoons

Jason Hanson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:21:38 +0000

I realize that how I spend my Sunday afternoons may not sound like the most exciting topic, but trust me, you’ll likely find some valuable information in what I’m about to share with you. The fact is, I work 6 days a week because I love what I do. The only reason I take Sunday [...]

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How to Survive the Ammo Shortage

Jason Hanson — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:23:52 +0000

For the past two weeks the most frequent question I’ve been asked is “why can’t I find any ammo in my town and what should I do about it?” Well, there’s plenty of conspiracy theories out there, among them is that the government is buying up all the ammunition so the people can’t have it. [...]

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Amerihide Gun Belt Review

Jason Hanson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:51:14 +0000

One of the most important pieces of concealed carry gear is a proper gun belt. The gun belt also happens to be the most overlooked piece of gear because it’s not as fun as buying ammo, a holster, or the gun itself. The thing is, if you don’t have a good gun belt, none of [...]

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5 Steps to Take to Support Second Amendment Gun Rights

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:28:03 +0000

I want to share some information about my gun rights beliefs, why I believe what I do, and suggest five things you can do today to support our gun rights. Like millions of law-abiding gun owners in America, I am a peace-loving person and honestly want to AVOID trouble at all costs. I have not [...]

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Why You Need to Start Training with a 3×5 Index Card

Jason Hanson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:25:34 +0000

I’m a competitive person and hate losing. Just ask my wife who kicked my butt every time we played scrabble when we were dating. (I refuse to play anymore.) However, when it comes to being a more accurate shooter it’s important we “lose” often. What I mean is, I’ll often be at the shooting range [...]

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Where to Carry Your Backup Gun

Jason Hanson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:59:48 +0000

A number of people I know like to carry two guns instead of carrying spare ammo, because they believe the fastest reload is their backup gun. Personally, I sometimes carry two guns and sometimes I just carry extra ammo, so like a lot of things gun-related there’s no right or wrong answer. However, if you’re [...]

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Will YOU Get Arrested During a Home Burglary?

Jason Hanson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:27:58 +0000

Unless you live in the state of Texas, I encourage you to pay attention to what happened to a homeowner in Utah. The homeowner arrived at his house to find a suspicious vehicle in his driveway and his front door wide open. He retrieved a gun from his car and attempted to hold the two [...]

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Close Your Eyes to Improve Your Draw

Jason Hanson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:30:45 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in the past, I spend about 10-15 minutes every day dry firing. Some days I solely work on trigger control and other days I only work on my draw without even pulling the trigger. Today, I’d like to share with you a way to improve your draw so that when your gun [...]

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General Legal Considerations for Use of Firearms in Self-Defense

Col (Dr) Benjamin Findley — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:50:45 +0000

I write this article merely to give you some general information and concepts about using firearms and deadly force for self-defense, as a classroom firearms trainer and not as an attorney teaching legal definitions, concepts, doctrine, or strategies. Understand that I am not a licensed Lawyer and most certainly am not offering legal advice, legal [...]

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Is the Government Still Racist?

Jason Hanson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:06:07 +0000

Over the years, the United States government has done some despicable things to people. We have the murder and relocation of the Native Americans. We have slavery, the Japanese internment camps, and the persecution of numerous religious groups. And with yesterday being Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and with the current gun control legislation, I [...]

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Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe.

Johnathan Celso — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:00:55 +0000

There is much to be learned by Gandalf the Grey when it comes to being the responsible possessor and carrier of a source of extraordinary power. What typically makes a great lie believable is when there is a little truth mixed in, and what generally makes for a great fiction novel is when the reader [...]

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Caching the Snubby Revolver

Jason Hanson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:26:12 +0000

I recently finished reading the book, Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People. It’s not a gun book, but a very entertaining read about the life of a gambler. In the book, he mentions that throughout his gambling days he always carried a .38 Special snub-nosed revolver in his pocket. I imagine there [...]

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