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5 Common Pistol Shooting Errors: And How to Fix Them!

Mastering the pistol is a challenging prospect. Here are five common errors when learning the

Sgt. Maj. Kyle E. Lamb (Ret.)

Live Hand Supports Dominant Hand in Defensive Shooting

Your off hand plays a critical role in armed self-defense. Richard Nance explains how.

Richard Nance

A Fan of Steel Targets

Steel targets can take your shooting to the next level, plus it's a ton of fun.

Richard Nance

The Fatal Funnel: Dealing with Doors

Richard Nance explains how to safely deal with doors in a home-defense scenario.

Richard Nance

Learn to Draw and Shoot from A Seated Position

The importance of learning to draw and shoot while seated.

Richard Nance

Get Fit to Increase Your Handgunning Proficiency

Be a better handgunner by upping your fitness level. Corey Howard explains how.

Corey Howard

Four Carry Positions: How Well Do They Work?

Richard Nance looks at four carry positions and how well they work—or don't.

Richard Nance

Ready to Reload?

Handloading is a rewarding hobby, and it's easy to get started.

J. Scott Rupp

Following Through: A Shooting Fundamental

Learn why the most underrated shooting fundamental, follow-through, is crucial to mastering

Richard Nance

How to Buy a Handgun in California

California has placed many hurdles in the way of our basic, fundamental right to purchase a

Alfredo Rico

MantisX Laser Academy Pistol Dry-Fire Training: Full Review

Dry-fire training takes shooters from good to great, and the MantisX Laser Academy is an

Ben LaLonde

XS Sights Inline Rear Sight Pusher Tools for Glock Pistols

Looking to swap out the factory sights on a Glock or Glock-clone pistol? The new Inline Rear

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