1911 Pistol Animations – See How It Works
Understanding how your 1911 Pistol works is a fundamental step toward the mastery of this fine weapon.
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Handgun Calibers Ballistics and Stopping Power
Handgun Calibers, Ballistics and Stopping Power has been debated among firearms enthusiasts for as long as there have been firearms and enthusiasts.
Pistol Caliber Ballistics Chart
Our sampling of pistol caliber ballistics data clearly shows that pistol calibers — even the venerated .357 Magnum — are not what they’re cracked up to be.
Some Thoughts on Firearms Training
I first got involved with firearms, firearms training, concealed carry and self-defense at the end of the last century. Haha, that sounds funny; I guess it was 1998 or 1999. At the time, I lived in Colorado. Back then Colorado was considered a “may-issue” state, and the issuance of a CCW was up to the Sheriff’s discretion.
Color Codes of the Combat Mindset
“I Can’t Believe This Is Happening … And I Don’t Know What To Do!”
Whoever said that, failed to::
Have a Plan.
Be Aware of the Color Codes of the Combat Mindset.
Avoid the “Oh, Shit” Moment.
The Four Rules of Gun Safety
When handling firearms, there is little room for confusion. So let’s keep this simple: Follow the Four Rules of Gun Safety to reduce your chances of injury.
Five Modes of Carrying a 1911 Pistol
What is the best way to carry your 1911 Pistol? Let’s define the five readiness conditions, or Modes of Carrying a 1911 Pistol.
Broken Extractor on a Taurus PT1911 Pistol
Whooda thunk a new pistol would have a broken extractor? Here’s the long story of the broken extractor on our new (at the time) Taurus PT1911 Pistol.
Function & Safety Checks for a 1911 Pistol
Perform these Function and Safety Checks for a 1911 Pistol after every cleaning, or partial disassembly of the gun, or when evaluating a 1911 to buy.
Malfunction Drills & Combat Reloads
We call them Stoppage Drills, Malfunction Drills, or simply Clearing a Jam. If your pistol goes click when you want it to go bang, you have a problem.
Four-Count vs. Five-Count Draw Stroke
Is this a better draw stroke? Let’s look at the classic Five-Count Draw Stroke, and look at why I have come to prefer a Four-Count Draw Stroke.
Every Day Carry Gear for Personal Defense
If your every day carry gear sucks, chances are you’re not gonna carry your personal defense weapon as often as you should. At least, not comfortably.
Criminals Prefer Defenseless Victims
Statistically, your chances of being involved in a violent encounter are about 1 in 250. Criminals prefer defenseless victims. So don’t be defenseless.
True Story of an Unintentional Shooting
One of my handgun students was involved in an unintentional shooting. He accidentally shot his brother in the leg with a rifle.
An Introduction to Knife Blade Steel
What makes one knife better than another? Obviously, many factors. But today we focus on the knife blade steel. Find out more about this fascinating topic.