ScotShot

In this final of three articles on the subject, ScotShot tells us about the journey to become a USCCA Defensive Pistol Instructor. Learn about some of the differences between NRA instructor and USCCA instructor courses and requirements.

In this second part of a three part series, ScotShot shares with us what it’s like to become an NRA Pistol Instructor. He tells us about the different types of classes, teaching methods, and what the NRA expects of its instructors and students alike.

In this first article of a three part series, ScotShot shares his instructor journey and shares with us an understanding of the different organizations that certify instructors as well as their hierarchal structures and methods of teaching. Whether you’re searching for an instructor, seeking to become an instructor, or already are an instructor, this article is a great read.

There are numerous safety rules regarding firearms. There are also various versions of the various rules. Which one do you think is most important?

So now you’ve got your New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun. What’s next? Do you have the training and ability to use it effectively a real, pressure-on, defensive scenario at close quarters?

Most of us have done our best to imagine what we’d do in a real defensive situation. But our imagination tends to be limited to one or two scenarios, not the plausible, possible, or possible. ScotShot Scott really makes us think about reality in this training article.

What is “trigger press” and how do we achieve consistency? This easy-to-understand article discusses and walks you through the mechanics of trigger press and some great pointers to help achieve consistency. If you struggle with consistent technique or consistent shot placement or jerking of the trigger, give this quasi-tutorial a read.