Range Hot 02 May '26
Shooters,
Over the last couple months myself and Bert Meeks have starting teaching our intro seminars: Intro to Pistol, Intro to Home Defense, and Intro to Carbine. In March we did Handgun, in April we did another installment of Handgun and Intro to Home Defense, and this month we will be doing Intro to Carbine. I thoroughly enjoyed going over the home defense material since we got to do a bunch of hands on training in an actual structure, work with target discrimination, gun handling in tight hallways and doorways, and other skills that you most certainly do not get in your average flat-range class. For those of you who may be somewhat new to AR or AK type platforms, or those who just want a refresher, I highly recommend you come out to our Carbine seminar this month!
See you on the range!
Dan
You're the Militia, So Now What?
Where I see some big differences is when people actually go to the range. In my estimation (remember, this is nothing more than my perception based on what I see at work from week to week, so mileage may vary) I'd say that 90% of gun owners don't do much that I would classify as training. I'm not saying this as a moral judgment. I'm just saying that I've been seriously involved with firearms in one way or another, much of it professional, for a couple decades now, and that's my observation. A huge issue with lack of serious training to objective standards is the gap between perceived capabilities and real capabilities...
Upcoming Training and Events
NC Concealed Carry Handgun Training
In this comprehensive 8-hour class you'll gain essential knowledge on firearm safety, legal regulations, and effective self defense tactics.
May 16
June 13
July 11
Combat Matches 2026
This is a five-stage 2-gun "run and gun" style match, meaning there will be an athletic component and most shooting will be done under physical stress. HOWEVER, shooters may also register under "Lite" division which minimizes physical requirements to something more reminiscent of a standard 2-gun/3-gun type match. Registration will go live about 1 month before the events.
Upcoming Dates:
July 18
October 3
Intro to Handgun Seminar
This is our basic level seminar that introduces the handgun and it's defensive applications. Topics covered will include types of handguns, supporting equipment (holsters etc.), safety and storage, modes of carry, and fundamental marksmanship techniques.
June 27
Intro to Home Defense Seminar
Half-day seminar outlining physical security measures, tactical considerations, equipment selection, and basic tactics related to home defense. This course is part classroom, discussing physical security, equipment, and why we recommend what we recommend, and part shoot-house work, where we overview how to maneuver through a structure that may (or may not) contain hostiles.
July 25
Intro to Carbine Seminar
Introductory seminar for rifle-type defensive firearms application including AR-15, AK, or similar rifles, or pistol caliber carbines (by Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Keltec, etc.).
May 30
Housekeeping
Interested in more advanced training? Keep an eye out for information about our upcoming intermediate and advanced classes starting this fall!
"Make your attacker advance through a wall of bullets. I may get killed with my own gun, but he's gonna have to beat me to death with it, cause it's gonna be empty."
-Clint Smith
