Four R’s for Improvement
By Rowdy Bricco Green Ops Instructor, Master in USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge A favorite aphorism of mine is “Growth doesn’t happen without change.” In my work as an instructor…
Protecting Yourself From Lead Exposure at Shooting Ranges
Most of us don’t think of lead poisoning when we go to the range, but it is a very real safety hazard that we all need to be aware of.…
The Evolution of a Snob Gun
I am relatively positive that every firearm owner is on one of these steps or transitioning to the next. I just wanted to get that out of the way in…
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Looking for the BEST STI/Staccato Holster: Hammer Armament FTW!
Its’ time! I want The Best 1911 / 2011 holster options, from concealment, tactical, and multi-competition if possible (USPSA, Multi-gun, Steel Challenge..) Bottom Line: Dropping $2000 to $7,000 on any…
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Improve Your Shooting Without Spending a Dime
Now more than ever training and practicing with live ammo is becoming harder to do affordably, making other means of improvement much more attractive. Dry firing is obviously the key…
Jumping Into USPSA
I’m writing this because while my shooting friends are well-established competitors in both USPSA and other shooting disciplines and I’ve realized with that experience they don’t share the same questions…
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Streamlight TLR-9 Flex Weapon Mounted Light for Full Size Pistols
Several months ago, I had the opportunity to test and review the new Streamlight TLR-7A weapon mounted light. It was everything that I had hoped it would be and more!…
Mavenbuilt’s First Competition Optic – The RS.4
My first experience with Maven Optics was in 2018 when I tried out one of their hunting scopes. I find their optics to be a good balance between features, clarity,…
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Getting the Most Out of Your Mags
The magazine is as critical as the ammo we use. It’s a critical component in any semi-automatic or automatic magazine-fed weapon. A large percentage of weapon malfunctions can be attributed…
A completely biased look at training with Green Ops
I recently attended an 8-hour training class with Green Ops, specifically their Practical Pistol/Competition Skills class. There were three instructors for only eight students, which made for plenty of personal…