Automaticity
Automaticity – au·to·ma·tic·i·ty – the ability to do things without occupying the mind with the low-level details required, allowing it to become an automatic response pattern or habit. It is usually the result of learning, repetition, and practice. Recently I have been reading a book by Karl Rehn and John Daub entitled, “Strategies and Standards…
Read More...The Magic Bullet
Every hunter dreams of the day when that buck of a lifetime steps into view. The passion is so intense that hunters will spend countless hours on the stand and hundreds of dollars on gear hoping that the round in the chamber will be the Magic Bullet that finally bags the big one! Then after…
Read More...The Attraction of Shooting Sports
From Self-Defense to Shooting Sports, there is little doubt that more and more women are becoming involved with firearms, training and shooting sports. Most women today start their firearm education and training for Self-Defense reasons. As they expand their training, many of these new-comers discover Shooting Sports. From 2009 through 2018, the number of new…
Read More...Self Defense Insurance
The explosion of the Concealed Carry movement over the past decade has also brought with it the Self-Defense Insurance market. Today, there are a handful of self-defense insurance options and as with any insurance program, there are pros and cons to each of them. In this month’s On the Hunt, we will highlight some of…
Read More...6.5 Creedmoor
One of the hottest new rifle cartridges to hit the market is the 6.5 Creedmoor. While you may have heard about this new caliber, you may not know why or how it became so popular. Shortly after WWII, the military began transitioning from the M1 Garand chambered in 30-06 to the M14 chambered in 7.62…
Read More...On the Hunt: EDC Flashlight
If you have ever taken a low light shooting class (or plan to take one in the future) you quickly realize how easy it is to become a flashlight nerd. So on our last trip to SHOT we stopped by the Streamlight booth to nerd out on some of the latest releases. While there, Mark…
Read More...Firearms, Fitness & Personal Protection
There is an old saying “God created man, but Sam Colt made them equal.” Unfortunately, many gun owners believe that just having a gun prepares them for the many threats they may face in life, but true personal protection is much more than just acquiring a firearm. You must also have the physical, mental, and…
Read More...On the Hunt: For the Little Gray Darter
The volley of shotguns ringing out across the state over Labor Day weekend can only mean one thing. Hunting season in Mississippi has officially begun! There is nothing quite like the tradition that is opening day of Dove Season. But for many the quest for the little gray darter results in both bruised shoulders and…
Read More...The Best Deer Rifle for Young & Old
Ask 100 deer hunters what is the best rifle/caliber combination for deer hunting and you will likely get 100 different answers. Ask the same 100 deer hunters what is the best “youth rifle” for that up and coming hunter in the family and you’ll likely start World War III. So is there one rifle/caliber combination…
Read More...Effective vs. Efficient Training
In July of 2018, I attended a new instructor course offered by the USCCA and the Rob Pincus group. The two-day course focused on defensive shooting fundamentals and how to incorporate them with the things your body does naturally. As a full-time professional firearms instructor here at Boondocks FTA™, I have had the opportunity to…
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