4+ hour, 53+ min ago  (1214+ words) The gap between classroom de-escalation performance and street application, what the research shows about verbal technique under stress, and what distinguishes training that transfers from training that produces a certificate. Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an…...

18+ hour, 53+ min ago  (629+ words) thefirearmblog. com Concealed Carry Corner: Realities of Carrying Concealed Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the benefits and potential issues of carrying customized pistols. If you happened to miss that article, be sure…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (789+ words) The purpose of this article is to provide a simple starting point for new shooters. Dry fire training should be approachable and practical. It shouldn't feel overwhelming, and you should be able to see your skills improving on the range....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (219+ words) thefirearmblog. com POTD: 10th Special Forces Group in Ridge Runner Exercise Here they can be seen with unmanned aerial systems and night vision equipment to conduct surveillance and direct action missions during exercise Ridge Runner at Lake Lynn, West Virginia, April…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (470+ words) On this episode of TFB Behind the Gun, we sit down with Caleb Giddings to talk about competition shooting, training, and the realities of getting better behind the gun, and of course, his time so far at Taurus USA. Caleb…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (931+ words) Back in January, seemingly out of nowhere, Colt Optics emerged and within a couple of months they'd launched their first commercial products and announced that their 1-6 LPVO had been selected by the Canadian Army. TFB'had the opportunity to sit down…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (690+ words) Passing the qual and being ready to shoot are not the same thing. Most agencies have built their training calendar around one and called it the other. Front Line Friday is a weekly column on duty-grade realities for first responders....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1018+ words) Gloves, boots, and the stuff you wear against your skin " where fit and durability matter most and get thought about least. Front Line Friday is a weekly column on duty-grade realities for first responders. Welcome back to Front Line Friday....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (345+ words) Talk about perfect timing! Marines of the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, took to the parade field at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to perform during a fly-over by the U. S. Navy Blue Angels" "Fat Albert" C-130 J Super Hercules....

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (286+ words) More Articles @ TFB During the carjacking scenarios, I learned they have microphones in all the rooms. This lets observers (and non-participating students) hear the action clearly'dialogue from instructors, ambient sounds'which is a brilliant touch. I've never seen that in other…...