Make Ready

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Involving the...

One of the cornerstones of firearms safety is properly preparing or training the “family” on the safe handling and/or use of firearms slated for home...
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Keeping Your...

Staying current in self-defense training
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Don't be 'that guy.'

Tips to becoming a better shooting class student
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Teach Your...

As valuable as professional firearms training can be, it has never been the mainstay of firearms instruction — that remains the purview of the family. For...
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Stances and...

It’s a running joke among gun writers that if you cannot think of something original, write an X versus Y article. It’s like 9mm vs. .45ACP or even...
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Field Shooting Tips

Being a hunter and a guide, I’ve seen a lot of mistakes during my 45 years of being in the field. Some mistakes couldn’t be avoided, but there are...
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“Shoot Faster!”

Have you ever been told by an instructor, friend or even just the guy or gal in the next shooting stall you should “shoot faster”? I am willing to bet...
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Appendix Carry – Cool or...

I do not know all. I am a student. I have 26 years of focus in carrying a gun for a living. I have studied, tried, practiced and trained. I hope to give you...
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Going Red Dot, Or Not?

If you’re like me, you’ve resisted any temptation to relegate the tried-and-true iron sights on your defensive handgun to “back-up” status by...
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Make Ready

Gunsite is much more than America’s oldest and largest privately owned firearms training academy. We help you prepare for life, long and short term. It...
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