The Traditional Dominant Eye Test is Failing You as an Instructor
Ego Center Visual Error An ego-centric visual error, also known as an egocentric visual localization error, is a type of perceptual illusion where a person's sense of their own position relative to visual targets in space is consistently and incorrectly shifted.
Your Pistol Mounted Optics Hidden Narrative: Discover Your Pistol’s True Trajectory
Let's talk about getting your pistol's red dot dialed in, but with a twist! For years now, the go-to method for zeroing a pistol-mounted optic, especially in the self-defense and law enforcement world, has been a straightforward 15-yard zero (or
Unlock Your Confidence: Train for Concealed Carry with Willapa Firearms Training
Are you considering carrying a concealed pistol for personal defense? The decision to carry a firearm for self-defense is a significant one, demanding not only proficiency but also a deep understanding of safety, legal responsibilities, and mindset. The National Rifle
Tactical Vision Training from Mike Ox
Last week, I had the privilege to teach at the A Girl And A Gun national conference for the 6th year in a row. It was in beautiful Grand Junction Colorado at the Cameo Shooting Complex and it was another incredible
Best Dry Fire! Dry Fire Cord Trigger Mod & Chamber Block (9, 40, 45, 10, 380!)
Three of the biggest challenges for dry fire training are safety, setup time, and having to rack the slide between reps. Two of the biggest questions shooters have is how fast to run the trigger and how tight to grip. And one of the biggest problems
Will Dry Fire hurt my gun? Should I “rack” between reps?
One of the most common questions I get about dry fire is whether or not it will hurt the pistol. It can. Firing pins can elongate on hammer fired pistols. Striker pins can break off. And bolt faces can break with
“Upgraded” Combat Breathing!
We breathe 15,000-20,000 times per day and how we do it impacts mental clarity, stress levels, strength, energy at the end of the day, how we sleep, and more. It's automated
Lessons from “The Shot That Failed”: The FBI Miami Shootout
We just passed the 37th anniversary of the “FBI Miami Shootout.” One of the rounds fired stopped JUST short of the heart of one of the shooters…after this hit failed to stop the shooter, the shooter murdered 2 FBI agents. This incident
Avoid this Dummy Drill & How to Turn it into a “Smarty” Drill…
One of the most popular range drills is the “ball and dummy” drill. The way it typically works is that someone loads your magazine with mostly live rounds and one dummy round… With the expectation that, when you get to it, you’ll
Leads on Moving Targets With Pistols
I want to talk about is shooting moving targets with a pistol…AND practicing shooting on the move with airsoft, pellets, or paintballs. This one may be going a little too far down the rabbit hole for some people. But if you