Pro tip - program the subconscious mindWhile teaching courses is how I make my living, I will be the first to say that taking firearms courses is an incomplete formula to learning the necessary skill sets; it's merely the beginning. We should all strive to program our subconscious minds with safe an …

Pro tip - track the sightsMost people align the sights very well before the shot goes off. But, what do your eyes do when the gun is in mid-recoil? A lot of people blink. Some people allow their focus to become blurry. Some even immediately shift their focus over to the target to search for the hole …

Pro tip - trigger leverageMost handguns (1911's excluded) have triggers that pivot on a fulcrum point. That being the case, you should treat the trigger as a lever ... because it is a lever. Leverage, or mechanical advantage, is exponentially improved the further you get away from the fulcrum point. …

Pro tip - your ready positionThe "ready position", "ready area", "work space", "work station", or whatever your favorite instructor calls it, is the spot in space you choose to default your hands to when holding or manipulating your gun. While this topic may seem elementary, the application of a con …

If there's nothing wrong with your gun and ammo, you should be able to see the sights misalign the nano second before discharging any errant shots. In order to see the sights while an explosion is going off 20 inches in front of your face, you have to keep your eye(s) open. I have another post that …

Pro tip - inspect your ammoBe sure to thoroughly inspect your defensive ammo for deformation before putting it into use. You're already taking the responsibility to provide your own personal protection. Why wouldn't you take it one step further and take the responsibility to quality control check yo …