Understanding Sight Gears

Spartan Tactical 15th anniversary logo, with laurel wreath, ribbon, and text “Celebrating 15 years of excellence in training, 1995–2010.

By John Krupa III of Spartan Tactical Training Group and Action Target Academy Editor’s Note: The views in this article are the author’s own and don’t necessarily represent those of Action Target, Inc. As a professional trainer, my research and experience have brought me to the conclusion that shooters use sights three different ways when… Continue Reading Understanding Sight Gears

These Girls Wanted a Fighting Chance

People at an outdoor shooting range, aiming pistols at targets, with text “These Girls Wanted a Fighting Chance” by Captain Brian C. Smith.

A good friend, Deputy Gloria Anderson of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, who is aware of my background in firearms training, expressed on several occasions about several of her female co-workers who were experiencing difficulties in passing their departmental service weapon range qualification. During one of these conversations, when the topic arose, I began to pry into some of the problems the female co-workers were experiencing with their weapons and departmental qualifications. I later determined that it appears the problem of the ladies in mention, may be a fear of their weapon due to lack of familiarization. Continue Reading These Girls Wanted a Fighting Chance

The Timeless Debate: Law Enforcement Use of Range Facilities?

Firearms instructor guiding trainees during live fire training exercise.

Range owners who are preparing for a new build must consider every possible revenue stream since it is their responsibility to ensure the range is profitable. During this process, many range owners believe they will be able to entice local law enforcement into using their training facilities and have this be a major source of revenue. This timeless debate–whether or not a relationship with the local law enforcement should be a major part of a range’s business plan–should be carefully considered before embarking on range construction. Continue Reading The Timeless Debate: Law Enforcement Use of Range Facilities?