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Books Review: Secrets of Mental Marksmanship

by Eve Flanigan

"Secrets of Mental Marksmanship: How to Fire Perfect Shots" explores the process of improving mental performance, under pressure, and on demand.

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Train like our future depends on it: A CCW call to action

by Eve Flanigan

Good training in concealed carry and self defense preserves our Second Amendment rights. Stupid decisions by untrained individuals erode them.

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The 4 types of shooters

by Jeffrey Denning

I believe it makes a lot of sense for teachers to grade student and I also believe it makes a lot of sense to group shooters into these four categories.

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Gear Review: Challenge Targets Harmonic Target (VIDEO)

by Eve Flanigan

Challenge Targets hits the right notes with their Harmonic Target for handguns, which delivers clear auditory feedback on Zone A and B of an IPSC target.

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Tactical advice to never follow

by Jeffrey Denning

Some people are not well versed in firearms but still make laws about them. Some people are versed in defense and still make really horrible decisions.

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Gear Review: Challenge Targets’ Steel Handgun Target

by Eve Flanigan

I have no qualms about giving negative feedback when warranted. Challenge Targets’ Steel Handgun Target has offered no reason to write anything but praise.

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In praise of the .22 Long Rifle

by Greg Camp

In the 2/10 of an inch family, the .22 LR is the member that welcomes us in, finds us a good spot to sit and chat, and makes us feel at home.

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CAN’T is a four-letter word: Inspiration from ‘disabled’ shooters

by Eve Flanigan

“Everyone has a disability of some sort,” an instructor said to a class of other shooting instructors.

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The Science of Missing: Because it’s not the gun, it’s you

by David LaPell

Visit a gun shop after hunting season and you will find a rifle or two for sale, not because there is anything wrong with it, but because the owner missed the target.

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