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Are Competition Triggers For Self-Defense A Good Idea? Want to put a competition trigger in your self-defense pistol or carbine? Here we discuss whether that's a good idea.

Recently purchased your first gun? Been a while since you hit the range? Reacquaint yourself with the basic safety fundamentals and get some training with a certified instructor! Newport Rifle Club

Gun Safety for Beginners - Guns, Optics, Shooting Read about Gun Safety for Beginners on Guns, Optics, Shooting

A great trigger technique requires a lot of practice, and you can achieve this with dry fire. A Mantis X device can give you valuable feedback.

An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | What Causes Poor Trigger Technique? How’s your hold? Sounds easy, right? Here are a few tips that will help you master the link between your finger, the trigger and the resulting firing of the shot

Everyone needs to take time to review the Safety Rules. Never get complacent

Gun Safety: A Lifelong Commitment, Not Just a Checklist Explore essential gun safety practices that go beyond checklists, emphasizing constant vigilance and responsible handling.

You just completed a Defensive Pistol class? AWESOME. What's next? Practicing what you learned via dryfire or at the range. Also, consider any situations you might need to access those new skills. Now practice those with dryfire (most ranges won't let you do anything other than stand up in a bay).

An Official Journal Of The NRA | So What’s Next? A defensive fi****ms training class is just the beginning. Time to take the next step.

78.8 percent of all U.S. firearm owners say personal protection...
43 percent of U.S. households have at least one firearm...
Firearm ownership among women climbed by 177.8 percent since 1993.

REPORT: Nearly 80% of U.S. Gun Owners Motivated by Personal Protection - TheGunMag - The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment Foundation A new report in Injury Prevention says 78.8 percent of all U.S. firearm owners say their primary reason is personal protection

Situational awareness needs to be your first tool. The OODA loop helps you with keeping safe in your environment. Training keeps your skills sharp, and continued learning keeps you from being left behind.

The OODA Loop and Being a Warrior Explore the OODA Loop and warrior mindset for self-defense, emphasizing situational awareness and rational action.

To be a true defender, you need to stay informed and to stay capable. This takes commitment.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Straight Talk: A Lifetime Commitment Self-defense requires dedication and long-term goals.

Size matters, but not in the way you might expect. Bring the right tool for the job so your training is fun and productive.

Bringing The Right Gun to Your Training Class Imagine a person’s complete understanding of a car came from what they have seen on TV or the internet. This indirect exposure has formed their complete opinion. That person then decides to go buy a car, never having sat in one, never having learned how it worked, and never having taken a driver.....

Some sage advice here. Watch the video for a few more tips.

Important Tips for Pistol Training at Indoor Gun Ranges « Daily Bulletin Photo courtesy Silver Eagle Group Shooting Range, Northern Virginia. Pistol shooting is fun -- that's reason enough to head to an indoor range. In addition, all CCW permit holders should definitely practice regularly. For many people, indoor shooting can be done in the evening, after work, relativel...

Being able to self-diagnose is a critical skill to have. But you'll only be able to do it if you know what "good" feels like. Take a class with a reputable instructor to learn what "good" is. Then you can work on what works best for you. We know some great instructors 😀

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Feel And Experience Any pistol grip technique you learn needs to work with your body type.

Los Angeles will be a litmus test. This is worth paying attention to.

Concealed Carry Permits in Los Angeles Surge by Over 42,000% LOS ANGELES, CA - In Los Angeles, the number of individuals licensed to carry concealed fi****ms has risen dramatically following a 2022 Supreme Court