“You can’t miss fast enough to win a gunfight.” I’ve heard these words for years from gunfighting instructors. Rarely, though, do we take the time to really let the meaning of that catchy little phrase sink in. What does it mean? It means that in a gunfight, only hits count. …

All right guys and gals, it’s time to set your sights on another drill! Following on the previous drill where I was working on a concealed draw, let’s do another concealed carry/EDC drill! It’s time to talk about SCAT! For those that might have grown up around a farmer or rancher, …

Accuracy is important in any shooting discipline. From hunting to target shooting to law enforcement to civilian self-defense, accuracy is king. Hitting one’s target is, after all, the ultimate goal of shooting. An inaccurate shot can result in wounded game, the loss of a match, or failure to …

The Sig P365 rocked the firearms world when it was introduced in 2018. Comparably sized pistols up until that time held single-digit magazine capacities. The P365’s tiny little magazine with its 10+1 capacity was completely unrivaled at the time. Not only did the P365 have prodigious capacity, …

Failing to hit the target in a defensive situation results not only in reduced effectiveness on target, it also potentially endangers family members or bystanders. Choosing the right sights for your pistol is important to ensuring you hit your target. The right sight is also important to ensuring yo …

Glock night sights are a great way to improve your shooting performance in low-light conditions. They are also one of the first upgrades many folks make to their pistols, and with good reason. Tritium sights are stronger and more durable than the factory offering, and they are a simple upgrade that …

Sights are a very important component of a defensive pistol. Without sights (which can be seen in a gunfight, contrary to popular opinion), it is very difficult to direct your rounds where you want them to go. Getting effective hits on vital organs is important to ending a fight quickly. And missing …

The Glock 43x and 43x MOS are two very similar pistols. Both are part of Glock’s infinitely popular “slimline” series of pistols, 9mms with very svelte dimensions. These pistols are so popular because they offer an outstanding grip surface, yet are lightweight, thin, and compact. W …

The last several years there’s been an increasing trend in states permitting concealed carry. Whether through constitutional carry laws or overturning of draconian restrictions thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision and guidance following the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v …

Many of us are old enough to remember when iron sights ruled the day. Optics were never fully depended on because they could fog up, break, or simply stop working due to Gremlins in the mechanism. Optics have become more durable and dependable than ever. But what about optics on handguns? We are wit …