Posts by Chad Winkler
Walther CCP M2 .380
In 2018, Smith & Wesson launched it’s widely popular 380 Shield EZ pistol. The premise of the mid-sized .380 Shield EZ was that it was easy to load, easy to rack and easy to shoot and that combination has made it a popular option for new lady shooters. The new pistol has proven to be…
Read More...Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
Our Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 (DSF-L1) is a blended learning curriculum that includes the DSF-L1 online eLearning module, the DSF-L1 book, and a full day of live-fire exercises on the range. The student can then complete the eLearning at home at their own pace prior to the live-fire exercises. During the range time, students…
Read More...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 Boondocks FTA™ with Massad Ayoob, I went and checked his website for a recommended gear list. Here is what I found. The Massad Ayoob MAG…
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 reloading or while clearing malfunctions. Moving offline from the attack (especially when accompanied by the use of cover or concealment) can provide you with a…
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 for further study.” Virginia gun owners cheered what appears to be a win after the huge Lobby Day rally in January, however, there are still…
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 that our readers could go back and read past newsletters. However, what we found is that it is hard to search and re-read the archives…
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 few times a year. So mark your calendars now for these classes. Defensive Carry May 2nd September 19th Defensive Pistol LIVE! May 16th September 5th…
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 with 4″ barrel, two 10 round magazines, interchangeable backstraps and weighs in at just over 12.5 ounces. This gun is a great option for those…
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 eyes. So it should come as no surprise that I have a flashlight (or two) as part of my everyday carry. In fact, I have…
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 in the state-mandated minimum and continue to train. For those that desire to go beyond the basics, they usually start by learning how to quickly…
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