One of the reasons I love practical shooting is that it tests so many shooting and gun-handling skills. That and it’s pretty rare you shoot the same course of fire more than once. You have to work out a plan to test it under pressure and on the clock. Some stages can expose a weakness […]
That’s the message Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube seem to have for us gun owners and the firearms industry. I can’t tell you how many times I have watched ads for concealed carry holsters and other pro-gun advertising as I wait to watch a video on YouTube. Viewing these ads, I would think that as a creator, […]
Hand size and shape play a huge role in how effective you are with a handgun and as we all know, hands come in different shapes and sizes. What makes hands big or small? Is it palm size? Finger and thumb length? For shooters, the measurement between the web of the strong hand and the distance to the full […]
Many shooters take trigger control for granted. Close and easy targets can inflate a shooter’s ego. Make the target smaller or stretch out the distance, a lack of trigger control becomes obvious. The challenge is in the consistent engagement of the trigger as the shot breaks. With good trigger control, that explosion going off in front of […]
Bad weather or lazy weekends call for simple comfort food that fills the house with the most amazing smell all afternoon. A flavorful Greek spin on a chicken chili or stew, this simple slow cooker recipe is too easy. Add croutons or parmesan crisps for a crunchy bite and enjoy! Easy Greek Chicken Stew #Recipe Recipe […]
Windy days can make shooting a challenge, especially if your targets are constantly blowing over. On especially breezy days, I don’t even bother with paper. I shoot steel! Steel isn’t just great for shooting sports like Steel Challenge, you can also use it for transition, reloading and to set up training for practical and defensive […]
I thought I’d revive #SHOOTTipTuesday for you all with a throwback to last year when the folks of Range365.com came out to film my Shoot Sweet with JulieG video series. So many people, especially women and youth shooters, struggle with racking a slide on a pistol. They think it comes down to strength, but really […]
It’s such an exciting time for families and junior competitors in the shooting sports! I had so much fun chatting with the Sparrows on the Jr Shooting Podcast. Have a listen to the episode below and be sure to check out this new podcast on the Firearms Radio Network. Guest: Julie Golob Captain Team Smith and […]