Revolver
Everyone taking your class is entitled to proper training. Here are some suggestions to make sure other students don’t interfere with that goal. Firearm training classes are filled with students from all walks of life. More often than not, they arrive to class with an attitude of excitement and anticipation, ready to learn. Every so…
Read MoreYou are the client, so you need to interview your firearm trainer the same as you would any contractor. Firearms instructors everywhere will tell you that business has never been better. With crime increasing in nearly every city in the United States, gun owners are looking to become responsible for their own security and protection.…
Read MoreKnowing how to efficiently reload your revolver is essential for proper function and successful training. Revolvers are loaded by filling the cylinder of the firearm with cartridges. Revolver cylinder ammunition capacities can vary from gun to gun, and caliber to caliber. Revolvers are sometimes referred to as “six shooters.†This is because the most common…
Read MoreHere are the six major developments in firearm technology that led to the guns you know today. We live in an age when researching our past is common. Many companies offer DNA tests so individuals can trace their ancestry. Our cable networks and streaming services have numerous channels and programming dealing with history and antiques.…
Read MoreHere’s what that “1:10†means in the gun reviews you read … and why it matters. Rifling is more than just grooves in a barrel. Barrel rifling was first introduced in 1498 by August Kotter, an armorer in Germany. Kotter applied the concept of putting a spin on arrows shot from bows to projectiles shot…
Read MoreRecognized the world over, NRA training offers a safe, supportive entry to your family’s favorite new hobby. I have been teaching firearms training courses for many years and educated many, many thousands in firearms safety and proper handling and use. I am very lucky—my vocation is my avocation! As hard as I work to keep my firearms classes…
Read MoreFamiliarize yourself with these common safety types so you’re prepared to properly handle a variety of firearms, including your own. Firearm safeties are designed to prevent a gun from an accidental discharge. Safeties come in a variety of types and shapes, and each is engaged and disengaged in a different manner. They can be in…
Read MoreDeciding on the right gun and holster type go hand-in-hand. One of the most common questions I am asked as a firearms instructor is, “What gun would you recommend for self-defense?†As all instructors should, I go through the pros and cons of the different actions, makes and models so that the student can make…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between all those kinds of .22 ammo? Some critical facts … and some history you didn’t know! When most people think of rimfire ammunition, they think of the most common cartridge in the world—the .22 LR. There are two types of cartridges: rimfire and center-fire. The location of the primer and primer…
Read MoreIt’s possible that you’re canting the firearm, or holding it at an angle. When teaching a new shooter, I often see inconsistent shot placement. At first glance, everything looks right. The shooter is following all the fundamentals but he or she cannot hit where they are aiming. Students may lose confidence and get frustrated, but maybe they…
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