Posts by Chad Winkler
Quality Range Gear
One of the biggest hurdles for those signing up for a Defensive Pistol classis understanding the gear necessary to complete the course. In preparation for the upcoming MAG40 here at…
Read More...Mentally and Physically Training to Get Off the X
Recently we wrapped up a Defensive Shooting Fundamentals class here Boondocks FTA™. The day was spent teaching students to use lateral movement when presenting the pistol from the holster, while…
Read More...Virginia Senate Shoots Down “Assault Weapons” Ban
On February 17, the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee failed to pass HB 961 also known as the “Assault Weapons” ban. Instead, the Committee “sent the proposal to a state commission…
Read More...Boondocks’ Blog
Since we starting producing our Newsletter about 2 years ago, we have gotten a lot of positive feedback. Last year we posted the newsletter archive to our home page so…
Read More...Mark Your Calendars!
We have set our 2020 Course Dates. While we offer our Basic Pistol andDefensive Pistol I classes on a regular basis, some of our other classes we only run a…
Read More...Glock 44
Glock 44 On December 10th, 2019 Glock announced its first-ever rimfire pistol. The Glock 44 is the same size as the Glock 19 but is chambered in .22LR. It comes…
Read More...For a Sidekick!
If you have ever taken a low-light class you will quickly realize that flashlights are great defensive tools. They can also be extremely handy for those of us with aging…
Read More...Reality-Based Training
For most gun owners, as soon as they complete Concealed Carry Permit Class, their training ends. Only a very few (about 1%) will go beyond the basic fundamentals they learned…
Read More...Make the Mental Switch
If you have spent any time in a defensive firearms class, you have probably heard of Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper and his Mental Condition / Color Codes of Awareness system.…
Read More...VA Lobby Day and the 2020 Race!
On Monday, January 16th 20,000 plus gun owners showed up at the Virginia State Capitol to protest newly filed anti-gun laws in the Virginia legislature. Despite the media’s prediction of…
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