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Many departments have a couple—or a few—officers that struggle each time qualification comes around. It then falls to the firearms training staff to get them through it.
Read More →There are those that would have you believe that you are safer if your firearm is more complicated and there are those, I am one of them, who argue steadfastly against that assertion because the primary purpose of your firearm is self-defense or the defense of others.
Read More →Most departments do not keep firearms qualification scores, opting instead for a pass/fail system. They reason that it's better if plaintiffs don't have access to the written history of marginal performers for possible use in a lawsuit. This sounds like good risk management advice, but it's not.
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I've been using frangible ammunition exclusively at Valhalla for almost four years now. We've been through several different brands and experienced some interesting results along the way. Let me share some of them with you.
Read More →The phrase “Reality-Based Training” conjures up myriad images for the average law enforcement officer. It could mean working out in expensive interactive shoot houses, performing under stressful conditions in realistic scenarios, or simply training with your uniform on. The fact is that all of these things, and much more, can be part of a good Reality-Based Training (RBT) program.
Read More →In the last decade, there has been a significant rise in the number of officers killed in training by live weapons. This is documented in Ken Murray’s book “Training at the Speed of Life.”
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One of the principles we "win" by is "practice the way you want to play." But one of the things we sometimes forget with our modern conveniences and comforts is that we want that practice to be as close to "game conditions" as possible.
Read More →Qualification Targets’ TorsoPro is an anatomical reproduction of the upper torso that is capable of withstanding more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition (depending on caliber and concentration of fire). This 3D target weighs less than 20 pounds and measures 42 inches high and 19 inches wide at the shoulders. The TorsoPro provides a life-like response to hits and can also be used for knife and baton training.
Read More →"Amateurs do it till they get it right. Professionals do it till they can't get it wrong." That's one of the mantras of Jeff Gonzalez, director of training for Trident Concepts.
Read More →The GripMaster hand exerciser has been used by the U.S. Military and Federal Law Enforcement to improve shooting accuracy. When using the device, each finger individually conditions its own muscles and tendons by exercising with its own spring, resulting in increased hand, wrist, and forearm strength.
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