Drills & Exercises
Weapon Safety 101: Rifle Safety
While general safety procedures apply to all firearms, there are a few distinctions between handguns and rifles regarding safe practices.
Active Shooter Training: Are You Training for The Unthinkable?
In this day and age, training to respond to senseless violence is essential. Here are some things to think about when conducting active shooter training.
Like most MPOETC quals, this one is exceptional. It mixes in a lot of skills and covers you from 100 to three yards. That’s impressive.
Arizona Post Revolver Qualification: The Modern Sixgun
The Arizona POST revolver qual is a great way for beginning revolver shooters to start their six-gun journey.
The Virignia Patrol Rifle Qual: Shoot Like a Virginian
Does the Virginia patrol rifle qual hold up to the great state’s reputation for riflemen? There is only one way to find out!
Speed or Accuracy: The Winner is… (Part 2)
Speed is excellent. Accuracy is also excellent. A proficient shooter will recognize there is a balance between the two. However, the dynamic factors involved in defensive shooting dictate there are more elements to consider than who is faster to get rounds on target.
Speed or Accuracy: Who Wins? (Part 1)
The point of training isn't necessarily how fast a shooter can get on target as much as it’s how fast they can make an intelligent decision to engage a threat. Let's discuss integrating decision-making into shooting drills.
Dry Fire: A Guide to Doing it Safely and Correctly
Dry firing is a great way to build fundamental and mechanical skills with a firearm, when done safely and correctly. Practice makes permanent, but make sure your practice is perfect.
The MPOETC Handgun Qual: Competency to the Max
If you’re looking to try something with some fire behind it, then check out the MPOETC Qual. This is challenging, diverse, and uses a good mix of skills. It stands out as one of the most impressive handgun quals.
The Nebraska Patrol Rifle – Cornhuskers Get Shootin’
Before police officers in Nebraska get their hands on their patrol rifles, they have to pass a state-administered qualification. And we're digging deep into that qual today.