Take a Vet Shooting
This Veterans Day, let’s take a suggestion NSSF’s Mark Olive suggested back in 2021, and let’s honor America’s veterans in a way that reflects the spirit they’ve fought to protect. Rather than just picking up…
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Biden-Harris Action Seeks to Close Shooting Access on 1.3 Million Acres of Public Land in Utah
On Friday, NRA-ILA and other sportsmen’s groups filed a formal protest against the Biden-Harris administration’s plan to close recreational shooting access to 1.3 million acres in the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. Last month,…
Remember the Rules of the Range
With more new shooters joining the community each year and ranges busier than ever, following range etiquette and safety rules has never been more important. An estimated 5.4 million first-time gun buyers in 2021—nearly 30…
More Public Shooting Ranges Are on the Way as Need Climbs
By Mark Olivia Building state-run public shooting ranges is easier now than ever thanks to changes in the law for how states can apply wildlife conservation funds generated by firearm and ammunition manufacturers through excise…
The Value Of Taking A Break
Have you ever been at the range working on a particular skill, see steady improvement and then suddenly start sucking? It happens to all of us. The causes can vary, including things like muscle fatigue,…
GROWING AMERICA’S GUN CULTURE: An 8-Year-Old’s First Shots
Last weekend, our Guns Save Life Defense Training crew had a unique opportunity to grow America’s gun culture beyond the students enrolled. One student, a public school teacher, brought her well-behaved 8-year-old daughter along to…
Police Need To Train For Longer Rifle Shots
In a recent article, I shared a lot of disturbing information about the Uvalde response. We already knew that the police had dropped the ball, and badly, but seeing all of the information put together…
Does Trigger Finger Position Matter? No. But Also Yes. But Also No.
An interesting post on Twitter/X by Yellow Peril Tactical raises an interesting question: does trigger finger position matter? In this article, I’m going to explore this topic. They’re right in some ways, but it’s a…
Gear Review: Spüt Targets Reactive Targets
A new, family-owned company out of Utah, Spüt Targets is making some simple and fun, reactive targets to enjoy on the shooting range. Easy to set up and filled with brightly colored powder, Spüt Targets…