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Training: One-handed shooting, practicing both hands

by Eve Flanigan

When training with the intent to be handy with a pistol for defensive shooting, there are lots of reasons to make friends with single-handed fire.

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Training: How to make dry fire practice less boring

by Andy C

I'm not going to espouse the benefit of dry fire as I'm sure you've heard it before. This article is about making dry fire less boring and more effective.

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5 elements of a killer pistol grip (PHOTOS)

by Jeffrey Denning

Any pistol grip that allows excellent recoil management in order to control a handgun better for single and multiple shot will contain these elements.

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The positives of negative training

by Jeffrey Denning

Training for negatives possibilities—drills that assume failure or disadvantage—can lead to many positive learning opportunities, if a student is receptive.

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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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