Spend any time with a hunter, fighter, competitor, or even warfighter who has mastered their craft and they give zero thought to the minutia when applying their skill. So that begs the question asked of me countless times throughout my decades of training and training...
Ear Pro Evolution – My Choices from Foamies to…
Probably like you, I've tried several different kinds of ear pro. Much like hunting and shooting, hearing protection has evolved. The reason I ask is today we will walk you through the Ear Protection Evolution of my hunting career. Similar to the SHWAT™ Outfitters...
Can Shooting Cause Brain Damage? The Science, the Bad News, and the Solution
Personal protective equipment is necessary for many activities. We wear seat belts when we drive, helmets when we ride. Power tools require safety glasses. Shooting and hunting require personal protective equipment, and most modern shooters faithfully don ballistic...
Kestrel and Applied Ballistics, it’s not Rocket Science!
Talk to an old timer who relishes the “old days” and they will tell you they expended thousands of rounds and hundreds of hours to “know their rifles” and determine their ballistics. Like most of the old days it was just that, old. It was a PITA, costly, and it took a...
Slap-Tap-Tickle – The Sensational Semantics of Shooters
With the test range tied up for a local competition, time on the computer this weekend increased. It’s a blessing and a curse, as while some of what’s on Social Media is interesting and useful, most is meaningless drivel. Mind numbing click bait aside, it does allow...
The Difference Definitely Matters: Training vs. Practice
I am often asked, “What’s the difference between training and practice, isn’t it the same thing?” While the answer is an unequivocal “No,” it remains a very misunderstood difference, especially given the bombardment of “training” options offered these days....
His and Hers Hunting and Shooting – Meet the Mizers
One of the best things about shooting and hunting are the social aspects. With more and more women getting into the gun sports, more and more couples are discovering the joy of shooting and hunting together. Who knew that cold steel and burnt powder could help create...
Poisoning Lead – Obama’s Toxic Attack On Gun Owners
When it comes to lead in bullets, the issue is not environmental pollution, but the pollution of the truth. Obama's recent ban on lead in the fishing and shooting industries is nothing more than a below-the-belt parting shot at responsible sportsmen and gun owners....
Range Dancing vs. Practical Application
With firearms instructors sprouting from the earth like dandelions in a garden, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. This proliferation of expertise is an extremely sharp double edged sword. At no time in my life has the average individual been better able to seek out...
Conventional Wisdom is Bad Advice? Let’s Talk Triggers and Kids!
"I can't shoot this!" She moved her left hand to the grip and wrapped her tiny left index finger around her right finger as she struggled with the trigger. The short rifle struggled with the trigger as well, the unsuppressed .300 Blackout failing to build enough...