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How to Rack a Tough Slide

By Tom McHale|2025-08-16T12:19:50-04:00August 16th, 2025|

The idea is to use natural leverage and larger muscles rather than relying on the small and weak ones in fingers and thumbs. Without instruction, most folks will hold the gun with their firing hand and pinch the back of the slide with their support hand thumb and index finger to pull back the side.

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Mastering the Art of Retention Shooting: Insights from Massad Ayoob

By Tom McHale|2025-05-09T19:37:40-04:00May 9th, 2025|

Massad Ayoob explores the critical techniques of retention shooting, emphasizing safety and effectiveness in close-quarters combat. Learn about the importance of elbow positioning, downward shooting angles, and support arm placement to enhance your defensive shooting skills.

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Self-Defense or Negligent Discharge? Know the Difference Before You Carry

By Tom McHale|2025-04-19T12:22:45-04:00April 19th, 2025|

Explore the crucial differences between self-defense and negligent discharge in William Starnes’ article. Learn how proper firearm handling, adherence to safety rules, and understanding legal responsibilities can protect you from unintended consequences.

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How Much Ammo Should You Carry? A Practical Guide

By Tom McHale|2025-04-18T12:59:22-04:00April 18th, 2025|

Discover Dave Anderson’s insights on determining the optimal amount of ammunition to carry for self-defense. Learn why at least one full reload is recommended and how context influences your daily carry decisions.

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Mastering Trigger Control: Tips to Sharpen Your Shooting Skills

By Tom McHale|2025-04-22T18:07:27-04:00April 18th, 2025|

Enhance your shooting accuracy with Jeff “Tank” Hoover’s insights on mastering trigger control. Learn about the shooting triangle—sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger press—and discover practical exercises to refine your skills. Perfect for shooters aiming to improve precision and consistency.

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Kick the Flinch: Simple Fixes for Sharper Shooting

By Tom McHale|2025-04-16T11:37:12-04:00April 16th, 2025|

Learn effective techniques to cure flinching and enhance your shooting accuracy. This guide offers practical tips for better trigger control and confidence on the range.

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Why We Miss Easy Shots – Explained! | Home Gunsmithing Gone Bad..

By Tom McHale|2025-04-02T12:11:10-04:00March 27th, 2025|

Tom McHale My Gun Culture Guns, Gear, Ammo, Concealed Carry and 2nd Amendment News I see this one accuracy-robbing mistake so frequently at the range I figured it's time to address the topic. There is one cause of missing "easy shots" that seems to stand above all the others. Hint: It's a combination of simple physics and "freaking out." Watch the quick video below to see what on earth I'm talking about! If you don't know what you're doing with gunsmithing, just call a pro. Ask me how I know....

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How to Become a Better Shooter This Year, and Have Fun Doing It

By Tom McHale|2025-01-09T09:06:43-05:00January 9th, 2025|

While many law enforcement officers dread annual qualifications, some of the courses, especially the “old school” ones are a lot of fun. Better yet, they’re guaranteed to make you a better shooter. For example, the old Air Marshal qualification is tough to complete if you follow the rules, but if you do, you’ll be among the very best of gun owners out there.

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What Can You Learn from the Police About Switching to Handgun Red Dots?

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:56:55-05:00November 12th, 2024|

Massad Ayoob shares some lessons from various police agencies about making the switch from iron sights to red dots. Yes, there are some mechanical considerations, but different folks benefit from three different revised draw-and-shoot techniques.

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A Non-Binary Look at Carrying with an Empty Chamber

By Tom McHale|2024-03-01T10:36:13-05:00March 1st, 2024|

If you carry concealed with an empty chamber, you will die a horrible death, and that Korean boy band with pink and blue hair, BTS, will sing your eulogy. #Fact.

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