Overview If the competition for the brightest weapon light were an arms race, then Cloud Defensive would be a Superpower. They continue to develop innovative, durable, ergonomic, and hilariously powerful weapon lights. Cloud Defensive is probably best known for their Optimized Weapon Light (OWL), and though they were a relatively new name when the OWL …
What is a Firearm Zero A firearm zero is the relationship between your sights and the impact of a bullet at a given distance. Obtaining a zero is analogous to taring (zeroing out) a scale to a fixed datum. Zeroing is the process of adjusting the sights so the Point of Aim is the Point …
Christmas 2020 AT&T Disruption In the early morning hours of Christmas 2020, a bomb exploded in Nashville near Second Avenue and Commerce Street, outside an AT&T building. In the hours following the explosion, Tennessee AT&T customers and customers across the U.S. were unable to call, text, or access the internet.  Early statements made by AT&T indicated that …
Intro Balancing speed and accuracy is a critical skill in both competitive shooting and combat/defensive marksmanship. Too much accuracy usually means that you are probably shooting too slow, while too much speed usually means that you are not accurate enough. Disclaimer This blog post DOES NOT constitute or form an instructor-student relationship between the author …
Disclaimer This blog post and other posts DO NOT constitute or form an instructor-student relationship between the author (me) and the reader (you). Online education can only supplement in-person formal instruction, it cannot replace it. It is your responsibility to understand the firearm laws in your area and to follow the Firearms Safety Rules. Traditional …
Carrying a firearm is a huge responsibility. You carry the power to end a life. It is grossly irresponsible to consume alcohol while carrying a firearm in public.
Overture This article will address the narrative that defunding the police is reasonable. I am not sure when exactly the “Defund the Police” movement began, but its popularity has grown significantly after the death of George Floyd. If I try really hard, I can almost empathize with this sentiment. For those who are surprised by …
Overture It is commonly taught that Aiming and Trigger Control are the most important Marksmanship Fundamentals. However, I am about to make the case that poor Follow-Through is often misdiagnosed as poor Trigger Control. There is a reason the NRA recommends using smaller caliber guns (like .22LR) in order to help remove distractions. Aiming and …
“Don’t show up to a gunfight with a $3,000 worth of gear and $5 worth of fitness.”
Imagine if well prepared citizens had been prepared to Stop The Bleeding at any of the recent mass killings. Consider how many people may still be alive, as a result of a few…
