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Shooting From Retention, September 12, 2022 (Guns & Ammo) |
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The Most Important Shot, September 12, 2022 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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Over 1 Million Use Firearms To Protect Themselves Yearly, September 7, 2022
(Washington Examiner) |
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The Most Common Mistakes In Your Drawstroke, September 1, 2022 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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5 Great Pepper Spray Options, September 3, 2022 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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Choosing An Everyday Pistol, August 31, 2002 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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The Keys To Successful Speed Shooting, August 17, 2022 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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The Real Impact of NRA Training, August 23, 2022 (NRA Women) |
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SIG SAUER 9MM, 115gr, Elite Ball, FMJ Product Warning and Recall Notice |
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Accidental or Negligent?, August 19, 2022 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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NRA School Shield Grant Program Now Accepting School Security Project
Applications, August 9, 2022 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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Some of the Best and Worst Quotes from a House Committee's Atempt To Go After
Gun Manufacturers, August 6, 2022 (NRA American's Freedom) |
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Why & How You Should Learn To Shoot One-Handed, August 4, 2022 (NRA Family) |
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Concealed Carry: It's About to Get Real, July 20, 2022 (NRA Women) |
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Best Concealed Carry Handguns For Women (2022), June 27, 2022 (Gun Digest) |
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What This Supreme Court Second Amendment Decision Means For American Freedom |
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SCOTUS Ruling on New York Case Has National Implications, June 23, 2022 (Guns
& Ammo) |
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Concealed Carry Options for Shooters with Disabilities (Crossbreed Holsters) |
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5 Critical Mistakes Made by Defensive Gun Owners, April 10, 2018 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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Rethinking The Second Amendment, June 4, 2022 (Dr. Naomi Wolf Substack) |
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Correcting Common Handgun Shooting Problems, June 1, 2022 (Cheaper Than Dirt) |
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Develop Good Shooting Skills, May 23, 2022 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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The Statistical Truth About the Impact of Constitutional Carry, May 23, 2022
(NRA America's 1st Freedom) |
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4 Rules for Surviving Condition Red, May 19, 2022 (NRA Women) |
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2022 BATFE Report Highlight Handgun Trends, June 7, 2022 (NRA American
Rifleman) |
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The How and Why of Training Under Pressure, June 1, 2022 (NRA Women) |
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Four Reasons You May Want a Red Dot On Your Next Handgun, May 4, 2022 (NRA
Women) |
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How To Fix Your Follow Through, May 11, 2022 (Popular EDC) |
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The Follow-Through Fallacy, May 3, 2022 NRA Shooting Illustrated |
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Zero Problems with Zeroing Your Rifle, April 22, 2022 (Gun Digest) |
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5 Signs of A Good Instructor, April 21, 2022 (NRA American Rifleman) |
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Carry Concealed - It's A Way Of Life, April 19, 2022 (Cheaper Than Dirt) |
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A Person Has The Right To Come To The Door With a Firearm, April 5, 2022 (Ammo
Land) |
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How and Why You Should Keep Both Eyes Open When Shooting, March 23, 2022 (NRA
Family) |
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What Your Pistol Target is Telling You, March 21, 2022 (NRA Family) |
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Get The First Round On Target, March 16, 2022 (NRA Shooting Illustraded) |
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Learning From Mistakes & Failures, February 27, 2022 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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Handbook: Carrying a Firearm In Your Vehicle, February 8, 2022 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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4 Best Concealed Carry Positions, Pros & Cons, February 3, 2022 (NRA Family) |
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Firearms Training The Israeli Way, October 27, 2021 (Firearms News) |
| Anti-Gun Businesses
(Updated September 2020) |
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5 Sure-Fire Training Drills For Your Concealed-Carry Pistol, September 14,
2020 (NRA Family) |
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Q&A: Massad Ayoob On Self-Defense In 2020 America, September 10, 2020 (Gun
Digest) |
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Best 1911 Pistol Options For Concealed Carry (2020), September 9, 2020 (Gun
Digest) |
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These 10 Examples of Defensive Use of Second Amendment's True Purpose (The
Daily Signal) |
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Time Gun Ownership On The Rise, September 8, 2020 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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Great Night Sites for Your Handgun. September 5, 2020 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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Concealed Carry Made Easy, September 4, 2020 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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NRA-ILA Announces Partnership with 6 Companies for $1 Million Match Campaign |
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5 Steps To Improve Your Dry-Fire Routine, August 29, 2020 (NRA American
Rifleman) |
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Tips On How To Easily Repair Dry Firing Damage, August 28, 2020 (NRA Shooting
Sports) |
| Great Primer Shortage of 2020, August 12, 2020 (Guns & Ammo) |
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Ammo Update: Panic Buying Continues, August 6, 2020 (Guns & Ammo) |
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Mantis X10 Elite: Training Speed and Accuracy, July 21, 2020 (Gun Digest) |
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Secrets of Handgun Grip, July 12, 2020 (NRA Family) |
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Skills Check: The Wizard Drill, July 9, 2020 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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Should You Prep the Trigger?, July 8, 2020 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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Gun Background checks hit record high in June, July 2, 2020 (Fox News) |
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Minneapolis Not-So-Nice: Armed Security for City Council, Not Citizens, June
30, 2020 |
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Trigger Control: How to Make Every Shot Count, June 30, 2020 (NRA Family) |
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Get a Grip (Angle, That Is), June 11, 2020 (NRA Family) |
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Practicing for Concealed Carry, NRA Family, May 31, 2020 |
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First-Time Gun Buyer Explain How Cornoavirus Changed Their Politics
(Washington Beacon) |
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Tips & Techniques: Safe Gun Holstering, NRA American Rifleman, May 2, 2020 |
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CCW Gun Maintenance: 7 Must-Know Tips, NRA American Rifleman, May 1, 2020 |
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Legal Information for Concealed-Carry Permit Holders, NRA Family, May 1, 2020 |
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7 Pistol Shooting Tips for People With Arthritis, NRA Family, April 28, 2020 |
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How & Why You Should Keep Both Eyes Open While Shooting, NRA Family, April 22,
2020 |
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Dry
Fire Practice, Guns & Ammo, April 22, 2020 |
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Top 5 Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Pistol Pristine, NRA Shooting Sports USA,
April 21, 2020 |
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Cleaning Guns for Accuracy, Guns & Ammo, April 21, 2020 |
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What to Look for in a Trainer, NRA Shooting Illustrated, April 19, 2020 |
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The NRA: Your Resource for Firearm Training & Knowledge, April 15, 2020 (NRA
American Rifleman) |
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The Key To High Performance Shooting, April 5, 2020 |
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COVID-19: How to remove gloves safely, March 31, 2020 |
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President Trump Declares Gun Stores Critical, March 29, 2020 (NRA-ILA) |
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New Gun Owner Guide: Cleaning, Shooting & Storage, March 24, 2020 (NRA
American Rifleman) |
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Stuck at Home? Dry-Fire Training Devices, March 23, 2020 (NRA Shooting Sports) |
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New Gun Owner Guide: 3 Essential First Steps, March 20, 2020 (NRA American
Rifleman) |
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Skills Check: Handgun Red-Dot Sighting Skill, March 17, 2020 (NRA Shooting
Illustrated) |
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5 CCW Tips for Older Armed Citizens, March 6, 2020 (NRA American Rifleman) |
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What to Look for in a Holster, February 28, 2020 (NRA Shooting Illustrated) |
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DOJ Study on Gun Show Loophole, February 27, 2020
(Freedom's Lodge) with PDFs |
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Choosing A Holster to Fit the Fight, January 26, 2020 (Personal Defense
Network) |
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1911 Pistols & Safe Concealed Carry: How-to NRA Family, July 10, 2019 |
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After A Defensive Shooting: What To Do, May 28, 2019 (NRA Family) |
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Self-Defense Behind The Wheel, January 29, 2019 (NRA Family) |
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Drawing With A Cover Garment (Recoil TV, Jamey Caldwell) |
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Non-Lethal Self Defense (Personal Defense Network, Ron Pincus) |
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Understanding the Need for High Capacity Magazines (Personal Defense
Network, Ron Pincus) |
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Closed Vs. Open Pistol Optics, (Personal Defense Network, Ron Pincus) |
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Gun Gear: Features to Look for in a AIWB Holsters, (NRA American Rifleman) |
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Empty Chamber Carry, (Personal Defense Network, Ron Pincus) |
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Best Gun Sights for Aging Eyes (Personal Defense Network, Ron Pincus)
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Grip your way to better recoil management, Concealed Carry.com |
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Tips for New Shooters, NRA Shooting Sports USA |
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Learn the Different Handgun Types, Guns & Ammo |
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Shooting 5x5 Handgun Series (Mike Seeklander, YouTube) |
| Mastering the Draw
Process, 5x5 Handgun Series (Mike Seeklander, YouTube) |
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Know your gun safety rules (Guns and Ammo) |
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Minimalist Holster (Personal Defense Network, Ron Pincus) |
HOW-TO VIDEOS: Cleaning & Lubing
Hope you've enjoyed these articles and videos. If you have any suggestions
for articles or videos, please email me.
John Bottomley
NRA Certified Instructor & Training Counselor
Chief
Range Safety Officer
Tampa, FL
(813) 787-7120
 
'I can tell you the probability of needing a firearm is remote, but it's
more important to have a gun in your hand than a cop on the phone.'
- Sheriff Grady Judd, Polk County, FL
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