Training and Self Defense

The fundamentals of marksmanship are simple: align the sights on the target and then press the trigger without moving the barrel off of the target. That said, it is important to follow through and make sure that your great shot

Here is a live-fire progression built for cops, not competitors — designed to build decisions under stress without baking in scars. Operating Principles 1. Foundation -> Automaticity -> Judgment.** Don't add stress until the gun handling is automatic. Stress on top of

NLEFIA's new Remedial Training & Coaching Specialist class takes current Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors to a new level of skill in coaching struggling shooters in critical marksmanship and practical shooting skills. Coaching new shooters and keeping serving officers sharp is

This special class only comes twice a year. It is the most talked about class in years. There are still slots available in THIS class! JOIN HERE! Tactical Advantage: Instructor Diagnostics & Applications Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Sun, Sep

Meet the new Pink Rhino Red Dot— built specifically for TitanX as a dedicated training optic to make training more realistic, more efficient, and a lot more fun. Train target-focused, build faster sight acquisition, and sharpen the skills that matter. It’s easy to

by Kevin Michalowski If you are taking the way you grip your pistol for granted, your shooting will suffer. If your shooting suffers at the wrong time, the rest of you will suffer. A proper grip gives you the best possible

By Shari Stoican Two years ago, I jumped back into firearms training with a level of intensity I’d never pursued before. I was hungry for progress, and when a mentor suggested a dedicated dry-fire regimen, I realized I had some unlearning

One of my pet peeves watching TV and movies is seeing "SWAT" teams going through buildings and "SEALS" walking through jungles looking through their sights. This reduces your visual field and slows reaction times. BAD. I have heard some discussion on

If you’ve ever left the range feeling like you "just aren't good at this," you aren't alone. Many students struggle because they were started with unrealistic expectations or the wrong equipment. It’s important to remember: Never compare your "Day One" to

Col. Jeff Cooper is very eloquent on coaching Jeff Cooper's Commentaries Vol. 12, No. 5 "We have been asked by several serious people to set forth the desired characteristics of a superior pistol coach. We know something about this, having wrestled with