Dry fire—or dry practice—is the act of training with your firearm by aiming at a safe target and pressing the trigger on an unloaded gun. It’s one of the safest, most effective ways to build confidence because you get to focus on fundamentals without the distraction (or pressure) o …

“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 …

How often should you clean your gun? There are some pretty extreme positions in the gun community. Some people will clean the finish off their guns, and others are content to go tens of thousands of rounds between cleanings. We prefer a middle ground; we don’t think you should waste your time …

MIM (metal injection molding) and CNC (computer numerical control) are two common manufacturing methods used to produce parts and components for various industries. MIM is a process that combines the benefits of plastic injection molding and powdered metallurgy to produce complex, precision parts ma …

While some debates are nearly dead in shooting circles (9mm vs. .45, anyone?), some are just getting started. One of the latest debates stirring a lot of interest is the merits of the venerable, reliable iron sights in one corner, and young, upstart red dot sights in the other. Which is best, and mo …

A Guide to Co-Witness Red Dot Sights Thirty years ago, optics were still somewhat untrusted on rifles meant for serious use. The prevailing attitude at the time was that optics fail, but iron sights don’t. Fast forward to the early-2000s: optics were being used in combat because of their obvio …

Well, we did it! Somehow, we managed to survive 2021 and have found ourselves well into 2022. Despite the ongoing pandemic and all that goes along with it, life isn't all doom and gloom. Springfield Armory, Girsan, and even FN-USA have released new variations of the venerable HiPower, …

There are a lot of night sight options out on the market now, and two of the largest categories are standard tritium sights and tritium fiber optic sights. Standard tritium sights will glow brighter in low-light and are more durable but lack a high-contrast color in bright light. Tritium fiber optic …