MASF YouTube subscriber & listener giveaway 2017!

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April 14, 2018

Good day good people!

MASF – Modern American Shooting & Firearms – Charity & Nonprofit Education Organization has launched our very first YouTube subscriber & listener giveaway 2017!

It is completely free!

All you have to do is subscribe to our YouTube channel below and you will automatically be entered. The good news is that for those of you who are already subscribed, you are already entered!

Our YouTube channel -> Civilian Carry Radio – CCR, presented by MASF

It begins today, Tuesday June 20th 2017 and runs for 4 weeks through Tuesday July 11th 2017.

We will announce the winner on Wednesday night July the 12th, our 21th episode of Civilian Carry Radio – CCR, presented by MASF

This podcast focuses on MASF’s mission of promoting, evangelizing and facilitating proper mindset, safety, education and training for Gun/Firearms. The weekly LIVE show is hosted by Baraka Ulrich James, President and Founder of MASF, co-hosts Allen Sams, Vice President of MASF and Karie Thomas MASF board member and sponsored competitive shooter. Our BIO’s are here –> http://masf.co/about-us/

We are giving out a total of 3 awesome prize packs!

The prize packs are loaded with a lot of awesomeness!

Prizes for this giveaway were given and donated to us by some members as well as some of our corporate sponsors including:

MASF member – Mark A. Lancaster, Jr. founder of Squared Away Customs, LLC. donated a generous $150.00 gift certificate for his store – Squared Away Customs
“Squared Away Customs is everything but a “cookie cutter” kydex holster shop; we love doing custom work!”

MASF member – Peter Palma of MS. Clean Kits – learn about the MS Clean kit from Peter here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUbdDiRFV8s

MASF member – Lori C. donated a $129.95 PMAG® D-60™ AR/M4 5.56X45MM NATO

One of our corporate sponsors Patriot Patch Company has donated a bunch of swag including patches, stickers and an AR15 cleaning mat.

Curt Staubach of Faxon Firearms donated 2 awesome prizes! 1) a $145.00 Faxon 5.56/300 BLK M16 Bolt Carrier Group – Nitride 2) a $175.00 16″ GUNNER, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ

There is also Glock inc. swag, MAGPUL swag and magazines, an UpLULA pistol magazine loader and much more, see the pics below!

You can only win one of them but are entered in automatically to win all three!

Due to state regulations the PMAGS cannot be shipped to States of CA, CO, CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, Hawaii and District of Columbia. Parts of Illinois and Indiana also have local restrictions. If you are drawn and reside in one of those listed states you will not be eligible and we will re-draw, thank you.

Please share, re-post and help us spread the word! We could not do this without all of you good folks!

Thank you for your time, help and support!

SOURCE ARTICLE: http://masf.co/2017/06/20/masf-youtube-subscriber-listener-giveaway-2017/

UNDERSTANDING RANGE COMMANDS

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A Girl and a Gun

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April 14, 2018

The purpose of range commands is to establish clear, concise, and standard methods of range operation in order to make things move efficiently and enhance safety. On a shooting range, in a firearms class, or in competition, commands are just that: commands! They are not suggestions or good ideas – they are words that demand a particular course of action. All action shooting sports have standardized range commands.

See video at NRA Tips & Tactics >

Here are some of the commands you may experience on a stage:

Make ready. You make get a sight picture. If the course calls for a loaded gun, insert a magazine and chamber a round. Engage the safety if your gun has one, and holster. Assume the start position.
Shooter ready? You may acknowledge with a nod; make sure to respond if you are not ready.
Standby. This indicates that the start command is coming. 1 to 4 seconds after standby, you will hear the timer “beep.” At this point you may start firing.
If you are finished, unload and show clear. If you are done shooting, drop your magazine, rack the round out of the chamber, and show the range officer your empty chamber.
If clear, hammer down; holster. With a pistol, after the range officer sees the empty chamber you should drop the slide, pull the trigger and holster the gun.
If clear, hammer down, bolt open. With a rifle or shotgun, after the range officer sees the empty chamber you should close the bolt, pull the trigger and open the bolt again before slinging the gun and moving it to carrying position.
Range is clear. The course of fire has ended, and you may move down range.

If something is wrong, you might hear:

Finger. This means you have your finger inside the trigger guard. Take it out and place it straight along the slide.
Muzzle. This means you are pointing your muzzle in an unsafe direction, most common is getting close to breaking the 180 of the course of fire. Immediately move the muzzle back down range and in a safe direction.
Stop. Stop immediately and let the range officer walk you through unloading and holstering your gun before explaining what went wrong.

It can be easy to become confused in the fast-paced atmosphere of action shooting sports, which is why it is essential to make responding to range commands second nature. You can’t afford to make a mistake that will make you look foolish and compromise the safety of those around you.

SOURCE ARTICLE: https://www.agirlandagun.org/understanding-range-commands/

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR REVOLVER WITH SWAB-ITS

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A Girl and a Gun

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April 13, 2018

When it comes to maintaining firearms, Swab-its’ Bore-tips offer improved barrel cleaning and lubrication while the Gun-tips line offers four distinct sizes and lengths of swabs to ensure cleaning and lubrication of the harder to reach areas that are often neglected. Reusable and easy to clean with soap and water or mineral spirits, Swab-its products are more thorough, quicker and easier to use than traditional methods of firearms cleaning and do not leave the residue or lint left behind by patches, mops and cotton swabs.

Before Cleaning Your Revolver

Unlock the cylinder and ensure that your firearm is unloaded by visually and physically inspecting. No ammunition should be present while cleaning. It is advisable to have your manufacturer’s owner’s manual handy for reference for proper disassembly and maintenance procedures. If you purchased your gun used, many manuals can be downloaded by accessing the manufacturer’s website.
You may find it easier to clean your revolver by removing the cylinder from the frame. This is easily accomplished with a single action revolver. For double action revolvers, just swing the cylinder out of the frame for ease of access. This will allow you to access around the forcing cone as well as more comfortable addressing the chambers.

In this article, we will address cleaning the Revolver. To demonstrate, we will clean and lubricate a Taurus Tracker .357 Magnum in titanium.

With their chisel point, Gun-tips 3” precision swabs are especially useful in digging into the hand, stop and the compensator.

Because fouling can build up in the cylinder and interfere with chambering and extraction, cleaning the cylinder is essential. Generally, all that’s necessary is to wipe the cylinder face with solvent. The 5” large surface swab is ideal. If there’s built up fouling, use of a toothbrush and solvent will generally do the trick. It isn’t necessary to remove all traces of carbon stains. Just remove any buildup that might cause binding between the cylinder face and the rear of the barrel. Especially for those who’ve fired lead bullets, there may be a dark gray buildup on the outer front edge of the cylinder and in the cylinder flutes. Again, a brush and solvent can address this if the swab is not aggressive enough.

A swab with solvent or a toothbrush should be used to scrub the rear of the cylinder and the ejector. Lift the ejector up and clean underneath. Trapped fouling can cause the cylinder to bind and grit under the ejector can become embedded in the metal when fired, so this area should be scrubbed as well.

The rounded tip of the 3” mini easily accesses the yoke and gets behind the trigger.

Cleaning the Barrel

Due the absorbency of the foam, less solvent is required than you may generally be accustomed to using. An application of solvent should be made and allowed to soak before applying a bore brush.
Hint: Protecting the revolver from damage when the bore brush is being pushed through the barrel can be accomplished by tying an old sock or some other rag around the rear cylinder opening, creating a soft “stop” before hitting the breachface.

Following loosening fouling with the bore brush, reattach the Bore-tip used in solvent application. Run through the barrel, blotting off on a rag or paper towel to remove fouling. Repeat as needed until no new fouling is loosened. Use a clean Bore-tip for drying and, if storing your gun, another clean swab for applying lubrication.

Swab-its offers two choices when cleaning the barrel of .357/9mm handguns. Bore-tips come on a runner of six swabs which snap off and can be screwed into a standard 8/32 cleaning rod. For the ultimate in convenience, Bore-sticks are a 3-in-1 unit that replaces the patch, jag and rod. Available in packages of four, Bore-Sticks are ready to go straight out of the bag; just apply your favorite solvent or lubricant.

Remember: if you are storing your firearm and coat the barrel with light lubrication, this lubrication MUST be removed prior to shooting your gun. Swab-its products are washable and reusable. If you used a bio-based CLP, such as FrogLube, the swabs can best be cleaned by washing in a degreasing dish soap, rinsing thoroughly and allowing to dry completely before the next use. If you prefer a petroleum based solvent or CLP, cleaning the swabs can most easily be achieved by dipping in mineral spirits, blotting debris and air drying.

By Michele Makucevich, Firearms Products Territory Manager of Swab-its. She oversees the Rhode Island CMP and is a long-time youth coach and competitive shooter.

SOURCE ARTICLE: https://www.agirlandagun.org/clean-revolver-swab/

VG6 Precision: EPSILON 7.62

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Keith Finch

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April 13, 2018

We’ve asked… VG6 Answered…

VG6 Precision is proud to announce the launch of the new EPSILON 762 muzzle device. Compatible with most common .30 caliber chambered rifles, this hybrid device features both recoil compensation and flash signature mitigation in one package.

With a continued focus on improved recoil control, the EPSILON 762 features a new enhanced chamber design that improves gas flow and felt recoil measurably over previous versions. VG6 also focused on saving weight during the design process by including aggressively cut channels along the length of the device.

Following the success of the GAMMA 762, the EPSILON 762 provides an additional offering with distinguishable features for the growing M5/AR10/.308 platform.

The EPSILON 762 retails for $94.99 and is available in Black Nitride and Bead Blasted Stainless Steel finishes.

The Epsilon is arguably the most distinctive design VG6 Precision produces with both flash hiding and recoil mitigating properties in its futuristic aesthetic. It’s only detracting factor was a lack of a 7.62 option for those of us who love our .30 Cals.

Now the 7.62×51 and .300 Blackout crowd has an Epsilon of their own.

With a three prong front and a 3 chamber baffle system the Epsilon continues to blend the form and function seamlessly into the 7.62. My order is in already.

I thought lived in a “safe neighborhood”, now I know there is no such thing

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April 13, 2018

By: Rick Topping, US Army Veteran – MASF Member

Originally Published in MASF Quarterly Online Magazine Fall 2015 issue

Two years ago I was almost given a terrible reminder of lessons I thought I already knew. I had come home from work early on a random weekday evening. It was about 430pm and I was sitting on the couch in my front room listening to a conference call for work with my laptop in my lap. I had changed into sweatpants and a t-shirt and after saying hello to my wife and newborn daughter, settled in for a long session of listening to folks argue over a project plan. Suddenly the relative quiet was shattered by a resounding boom from the direction of my front door. I snapped my head in that direction and jumped up to see what was going on. At the same time that I sprang to my feet, another loud boom came from the front door. This time I saw the door bowing in (my front entryway is a double door that opens from the middle- see picture below) and a stunning realization hit me, someone was trying to kick my front door in!I immediately raced to the door and slammed my shoulder into it as hard as I could. When I did this I heard a grunt from whomever was outside as I pushed the door back to flush. I noticed that the door had been hanging on by a thread, only still closed because of the EZ Armor my Father in Law and I had installed some months earlier.As I held my front door shut with all my might many thoughts went through my head. This first of these was where is my gun? The answer to this question was upstairs in the bedroom where it would do me absolutely no good. When I had come home from work and changed out of my monkey suit I had left the pistol upstairs because I wanted to wear sweatpants and be comfortable. As I waited for another kick to hit the door I frantically looked for anything in the vicinity that could be used as a weapon, but finding nothing I resolved in my mind to go hand to hand with whomever came through that door, even if they were armed, as I knew my Wife and newborn were only feet away from a potential intruder. Moments passed and nothing happened, so I chanced a peek out the window in the room next to our front door. I just caught someone in a hoody jumping into an SUV in my driveway as he slammed the door and they backed into the street and sped away. Almost as soon as I realized the attack was over and that we were safe, a sudden cacophony of sound assaulted me. The dog barking, my daughter crying, and my wife screaming all punctuated just how serious this situation could have been. I took a moment to collect myself, consoled my wife, and called the cops. My family had just dodged a real bullet and I knew it was my responsibility to learn from the situation.

As with any after action report there were a few good things I did right leading up to this event. First and foremost I believe it is extremely important to put some thought into hardening your house no matter where you live. My home is in an upper middle class neighborhood where this sort of thing “just doesn’t happen” yet my next door neighbor had his house broken into about a year before this event. When that occurred I took action to help make my house more resistant to break in, and up armoring the doors to the house was one of those steps. This EZ Armor door kit wasn’t really that expensive and installed with some screws and a little filing/fitting. I truly believe that the only thing that kept that door intact long enough for me to get to it was the EZ Armor product. Secondly, I had talked through and rehearsed with my Wife what to do in the event something like this happened. She quickly grabbed up my daughter and sought out a safe place, apparently I yelled at her to “take cover” but I honestly don’t remember this. She grabbed my Daughter and got ready to run without question, and without coming to see if she could help me or to determine what was going on. I think talking through and even rehearsing these kinds of events with family is critical to those of us that don’t live alone. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating getting to elaborate or scaring young children with this activity but you need to have some kind of plan in place and have practiced executing that plan.

ezarmorsatinnickel Now on to the part that has made the most impact on me, the thing I screwed up. As I am sure the reader has gleaned by this point my big screw up was not having my gun on me. I know a lot of people think you don’t need to carry a gun in your own home, or in the day time, or any number of other rationalizations- I used to be one of them. If this is you, then you are wrong. I now have a firearm in easy reach no matter where I am in my house. I carry my gun, even in my own home, all the time. The big problem is that I knew I should have been carrying my gun at home even before this happened. Even having taken multiple shooting courses focused on personal defense and hearing the exact words “carry your gun all the time” come from the mouths of such respected trainers as Matt Jacques of Victory First and Pat Rogers of EAG Tactical wasn’t enough to overcome complacency. I served in Afghanistan and I know good and well that evil exists in this world and then when the moment of truth comes you had better stand ready….and I still got lazy. Folks, I am begging you to take a look at what you can do to harden your home, come up with emergency plans and practice them with your families, and above all train with and carry your weapon. All the time. Even at home. Even when its hot or cold or rainy or uncomfortable. If this could happen to my family, in a nice neighborhood in broad daylight it could happen to anyone. In this seemingly ever more dangerous world, the only ethical choice is to take personal responsibility for the safety of yourself and your loved ones. Owning, training with, and carrying a firearm is by far the best way to do that.

BIO – Rick Topping: Rick is an Ex-Army Signal Officer, Father, Husband, and professional IT geek. He enjoys shooting, HAM radio, reloading, and many other hobbies that probably cost too much money and take up too much time. He has recently started a blog to share his knowledge and passion in the realm of emergency preparedness and can be contacted at https://learn2prep.wordpress.com/

SOURCE ARTICLE: http://masf.co/2017/11/04/yes-it-can-happen-in-your-neighborhood/

2A Armament Receives Regulated Bolt Carrier Patent

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Keith Finch

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April 11, 2018

New from 2A Armament and the USPTO! 2A Armament has been awarded the patent for their gas regulation system that has been incorporated in their bolt carrier system by the USPTO. This system allows adjustments in the felt recoil, spent cartridge ejection pattern, as well as eliminating the need to replace other components of the rifle while running a suppressor. Offered in two different variations of lightweight steel (7.9 oz.) and ultra-lightweight titanium (5.9 oz.), these new systems will be sold as complete bolt carrier groups.

The Regulated Bolt Carrier is fully adjustable through the port door so that the rifle does not have to be broken down for adjustment, and can be easily tuned for all combinations of buffers, springs, suppressors and barrel lengths. In fact, it has infinite adjustment – from fully open to fully closed on the regulation gate. The unit also comes with a T-6 Torx tool for adjusting this Idaho-made part, which is available in both steel (black nitride finish) and titanium (black ion-bond or bead-blast matte finishes).

While there are other bolt carriers for AR-15 rifles on the market, none other than the 2A Armament Regulated Bolt Carrier, utilize a gas-regulation gate that can be adjusted to run with an infinite number of setups of barrels, suppressors, springs and more. In fact, the Regulated Bolt Carrier will be the only one available like this for many years; until the patent runs out.

2a Armament isn’t stopping there, they are also working on a large frame regulated bolt carrier for those shooters who enjoy the AR10 platform, so stay tuned. For more details on the patent check out USPTO Patent No . 9,857,129 as well as other innovative products at www.2a-arms.com.

SIGHT ALIGNMENT

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A Girl and a Gun

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April 11, 2018

In order for your shot to reach its intended location on a target, a shooter must have sight picture and alignment. Sight alignment is the symmetry between the front sight and rear sight. Your front sight should be in the exact center of the rear sight, at the same height of the rear sight. Remember the old adage: equal light, equal height.

Sight picture is what you see when you look at your target. It includes your sights and target. You must focus your eyes on the front sight of your pistol; the target and rear sight should be blurry.

SOURCE ARTICLE: https://www.agirlandagun.org/sight-alignment/

The 2A Today

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Keith Finch

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April 11, 2018

Well readers Massachusetts ban on ‘Assault Weapons’ stands with U.S. District Judge William Young dismissing the lawsuit challenging the measure.

Young said assault weapons are military firearms and aren’t protected by the constitutional right to “bear arms.” Regulation of the weapons is a matter of policy, not for the courts, he said.

States can individually decided whether or not to allow the scary firearms.

Attorney General Maura Healey put out an enforcement notice in 2016 that clarified Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban and that too was upheld by Judge Young. ‘Look-a-like’ firearms were targeted extensively.

The Gun Owners’ Action League of Massachusetts and other groups that filed the lawsuit argued that the AR-15 can’t be considered a “military weapon” because it is not select fire.

Young noted that the semi-automatic AR-15’s design is based on firearms “that were first manufactured for military purposes” and that the AR-15 is “common and well-known in the military.”

So is the Remington 700, Judge Young, it is ‘common and well-known’ as a company and battalion asset. So are the COTS Barrett M82 and M107, Commercial Off The Shelf.

“The AR-15 and its analogs, along with large capacity magazines, are simply not weapons within the original meaning of the individual constitutional right to ‘bear arms,'” Young wrote.

Historians will note (hopefully) the AR-15, developed by ArmaLite in 1956, was a commercial offering first and was slowly picked up by the U.S. Air Force and Special Operations from those commercial offerings. The M-16, the military exclusive AR-15, wasn’t adopted until 1964.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Militia – a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

a military force that engages in rebel or terrorist activities, typically in opposition to a regular army. Editor’s Note: Remember folks, our Founder’s were terrorists in the eyes of the British Empire.
all able-bodied civilians eligible by law for military service.

But please, Judge Young, tell us more about how the AR-15 and similar weapons are not under the original meaning of the Second Amendment.

It requires no stretch of the imagination to infer that The Framers meant for the citizenry to keep and be proficient with small arms and supporting arms. In modern application the most basic applicable set up is a modern rifle, a sidearm, first aid kit, magazines, armor, and enough ammo and supplies to support a short term (3-Day) mission, action, or operation.

Whether a County Sheriff forms a posse, “Red Dawn” starts from the sky in some manner, or a monopoly of force should not be held by a corrupt government like in the Battle of Athens, the people of this nation have both the right and responsibility to rise to their defense and that of their communities.

Speaking earlier of the British Empire let’s check in there.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan enacts ‘knife control’ policies to crack down on stabbing epidemic.

After London surpassed the New York homicide rate for February/March knives are on the chopping block.

In response to the spike in crime, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, deployed over 300 additional London police officers to the city’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods to stop and search anyone they suspect is carrying a knife. In the U.S., such policies are very controversial and possibly violate the Fourth Amendment, but in England, police are able to stop and search anyone they suspect is carrying a knife.

The “tough, immediate” measures also ban home deliveries of knives and acid, two of the most common weapons in London today.

“No excuses: there is never a reason to carry a knife. Anyone who does will be caught, and they will feel the full force of the law,” Khan wrote on Twitter, sharing his new policies.

#LondonNeedsYouAlive: Don’t Carry a Knife

There are 653,626 teenagers in London – every one of them is important. They shouldn’t risk their futures by carrying a knife. Share this film and help carry a new message: #LondonNeedsYouAlive #LNYA -Sadiq Khan, Twitter

What a time to be alive. A man who ran on stopping ‘Stop and Frisk’ policy has embraced it and wants knife control to supplement the gun control that is working out so well.

Just look at that downward trend… wait a minute…

ETIQUETTE ON THE RANGE

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A Girl and a Gun

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April 10, 2018

There are unspoken rules of etiquette within our shooting community that should be observed at the range. Sometimes you don’t find out about them until you have done something wrong and are on the receiving end of some harsh criticism. To save you from having to learn the hard way, here are seven ways you can be a respected shooter the first time – and every time – you walk into the range.

See AG & AG Founder Julianna Crowder’s video at NRA Tips & Tactics >

Travel smart. Etiquette begins in the parking lot. Keep all guns cased and empty unless you are actively using them for concealed or open carry. Do not handle your firearms directly while you are outside.
Be friendly. The range employees are there to help you and make sure that you have a safe experience. Remember that their job requires them to keep an eye out for problem customers, so make sure that you present yourself in a friendly and approachable manner at all times.
Dress for success. At the range this means wearing the appropriate clothing and footwear, but most importantly it means coming prepared with the right ear and eye protection. Research beforehand the best eyes and ears for the venue, the kind of guns you plan to shoot, and your own personal needs.
Respect the 180. Always adhere to the 180 Rule. Unpack your gun with the muzzle pointing in a safe direction (our pistol pouches and Bench Bags help with that), and avoid clutter at your station so you can safely pick it up and put it down. Keep each gun in slidelock and pointed in a safe direction while not in use.
Keep it simple. You’re there to build your skills, not to impress anyone, so work on shooting one gun well instead of being mediocre at 10 different guns. If you want to work with more than one firearm, dedicate a specific period of time to each one. Plan your practice and use a journal to keep track of your progress and budget your ammo.
Don’t be a jerk. Failing to follow all of the safety rules isn’t the only way to get a bad reputation at the range. Arguing with staff, refusing to take correction, and acting like a know-it-all are all behaviors that you should avoid.
Pack up and leave safely. When you’re done shooting, don’t rush to get out. You may be tired or still have adrenaline in your system, either of which can cause you to miss safety steps. Take it slow and pay close attention to how you pack up your guns.

Even if you aren’t a great shooter right out of the gate, keeping these seven guidelines in mind will help you to earn respect. Demonstrating yourself to be a responsible and disciplined person is the best way to ensure that you will be welcomed with open arms by the shooting community, with all of the helpful advice and friendly competition that that involves.

SOURCE ARTICLE: https://www.agirlandagun.org/range-etiquette/

7 WAYS TO BE A BETTER SHOOTER

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A Girl and a Gun

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April 9, 2018

January is over, and so are the month’s good intentions. If you are like most people you hide from the doom of New Year resolutions and proclamations of change and improvement. Let’s face it, change is hard and not likely to take hold in just a few short days at the beginning of each new year.

But change and resolution are possible, you just have to look at it differently than what is prepackaged and shoved in your face new year after new year. In relation to your goals as a gun owner, improved marksman, even competitive shooter, you can start anytime you are ready. We are waiting for you whenever you are ready with the support you crave and the education you need!

1. Make Range Time

Spending time at least twice a month at the range is key. Attending a Girl’s Night Out or having a buddy to train with is ideal, not only because it is fun to shoot with a pal, the practice sessions can become more intense when you have immediate accountability. Add in 1 or 2 matches, you will quickly have valuable trigger time 4+ times a month.

2. Dry Fire Practice

Dry fire is something you can do anytime day or night. Dedicating 5-10 minutes a day putting your hands on your gun is the best gift you can give yourself. Did you know that you can lose the ability to acquire a sight picture after 2 days? It is a fine-motor skill that will dwindle away without exercise. Taking a sight picture, practicing your trigger press, and working your draw are some things you can do that build incredible muscle memory for your subconscious brain. Using training tools like the Dry-Fire Cards will give you fresh skills to practice and MantisX is your personal instructor to expose where you need more work.

3. Use Your Journal to Set Goals

You may have heard our term “Tactical Foo-Foo”. Well here is the full explanation: The AG & AG Shooting Journal is designed to track your “tactical” range session with guns, ammo, weather, wind, and whatever physical conditions you experience, and give you ballistic data on performance. The “Foo-Foo” part is simply how you can improve your experience. Did you come to the range with head trash or ready to take on the world? This is where you record how you feel and the impact it had on your trigger time. Head trash is real, and if you come to the range with a poor attitude, you can see it in your performance. Don’t pull the trigger and then shake your head saying “no that was bad.” When you are at the range, this is your time to shine. Find your inner Wonder Woman and experience your empowerment. Range time costs money, so don’t waste your time and money if you are not in it to win it.

Decide that you will head to the range knowing what shooting techniques you want to work on, instead of just winging it. By assigning specific goals to range trips, you can work on improving your shooting, one target at a time.

4. Silence Negative Thoughts

Whether it is someone shaming the gun you shoot, the gear you use, or the ammo you love… leave it. If you are using products that are not “the best” take note and see where you can improve the gun, gear, and ammo you use within your budget. Anything is better than throwing rocks and harsh language, but there are better guns, gear and ammo to use for self-defense and recreational shooting. The equipment you use depends on your goals and preferences. Be aware that there will always be negative people.

5. Clean Your Range Bag

It is possible you haven’t been to the range in several weeks and there are unneeded items and trash lurking in your bag. You know how you purge your closet? Purging your range bag is just as cathartic. New sunscreen, bug spray, and general gear for the range including timers, ammo, mag loaders, targets and pasters can leave you feeling excited to get back out there.

6. Create Health, Wellness, Peace, and Happiness

Ok, so I am tapping into the peace and love side we all have, some hiding deep down and others shining bright for all to see. Being healthy is very personal. It is so exciting to see women set their physical fitness goals based on how they want to perform in the sport of 3-gun, for example. But the truth is, this is your personal fitness journey. We know that size and weight is not relative. Where ever you are, whatever you can achieve, it is yours and your happiness will follow. There are many programs we can offer up or trainers to reference if you ask us, but until then we will trust you are doing the best you can with what you have, where you are.

7. Just Do It

Shooting is not rocket science. There is skill, talent, and a bit of luck involved. If you are one of the gifted few that just pick up guns and win everything… God Bless you. If you are like most of us and have to work at it, God Bless you twice for having determination to work your passion and enjoy your hobby. The gun calls people for different reasons, self-defense or competition. The reward of mastering this piece of machinery is beyond words.

SOURCE ARTICLE: https://www.agirlandagun.org/9-ways-better-shooter/

Once Again… it is Monday

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Keith Finch

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April 9, 2018

garfield_monday — from voidspace.org and Jim Davis