DRY-FIRE

Is It Really That Big of a Deal?

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:06:48 +0000

In our CWP classes we get a lot of questions concerning the best gun to use as a concealed carry firearm. Make, model, and caliber of pistol are the usual topics that arise. In a day when the .22, .32, and .380 caliber pocket pistols are very popular we spend most of our time trying to convince people that these are inferior calibers for first gun carry choices, and it is a big deal when it comes to a self defense handguns. It is important to realize the purpose of carrying concealed in the first place. It is to neutralize a lethal threat with extreme prejudice (take the life of another individual if necessary). To do that it is going to require speed. Not just the speed in which you respond, but the speed in which that response takes place, i.e. the time it takes for the shot to take effect upon the assailant or intended target (human, mad dog, mountain lion, or a bear…..you get the point).

A Gun Is Not Enough

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:15:27 +0000

In the context of self defense it is not enough just to carry some type of weapon on your persons. Self defense is more of a life style with many facets than just one particular aspect of defense. We often get the impression from people that we talk to, that having a concealed firearm, for example, make them safer in their day to day routine. We could not disagree more with that ideology. Let me give a short explanation.

Why practice in the Dark

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:10:12 +0000

In our firearms training classes we teach that you must be able to operate and run (including loading, reloading, and malfunction clearing) your firearm in the dark as well as the day. The initial logic behind this is that the probability of an encounter with a perpetrator of a crime is higher in low light than broad day light, depending on your environment, and your specific circumstances. But actually there is a far better reason than just the low light factor.

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Tim’s experience with the AR-15 Trigger Job in a Bag

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:26:50 +0000

As an instructor for Dry-Fire, I wanted to write today about a product that can transform your Ar-15 in about 45 min. I’m talking about the AR-15 Trigger Job in a Bag. We at Dry-Fire were introduced to this product about one year ago. We kicked the idea around for awhile, trying to decide if a $30 product could really perform like a $120-130 gunsmith job. We finally caved in and purchased a kit.

Simple thoughts for first pistol purchases

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:53:02 +0000

You need to understand that a firearm is a tool. What exactly do you plan to use the gun for?