Training

Does passing a permit to carry qualification test prepare a person for a real-world defensive scenario? What about punching holes in a stationary silhouette? Vlad Vaval, founder of Threat Reflex, gives us a more realistic view of the responsibility one takes on when deciding to carry a firearm for personal protection.

Firearm safety is a top priority for gun-owning families. Vlad Vaval, founder of Threat Reflex and Chief Instructor at Gun for Hire, shares practical tips on storing guns securely, teaching children about firearm dangers, handling outdoor activities, and carrying responsibly to ensure safety and legal compliance.

Following a recent training course he conducted, Vlad Vaval, Founder of Threat Reflex and Chief Instructor at Gun for Hire, offers an insightful overview of the various types of night vision gear available. He covers their different applications, budget considerations, reasons to own and more.

Charlie Cook, host of Riding Shotgun with Charlie, tells us a bit about the Project Appleseed training he just attended, how he did, and what future participants can expect.

How do the pros make shooting look effortless? It’s all about repetition and honing “Muscle Memory.” But is it really muscle memory? Discover how proper training helps shooters operate at peak efficiency, even under stress.

Are you just port shooting at a stationary target? Picking up mags from the range table to do your reloads? Is that really the way to prepare to defend yourself? Would doing just that really help you survive a gun fight? Vlad, Chief Instructor at Gun for Hire, walks us through real-world considerations that could prove essential to surviving a self-defense situation.

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.

Vlad Vaval, founder of Threat Reflex, Chief Instructor at Gun for Hire, gives us some solid advice about how to pick the right instructor so that we can make the most out of our cherished 2nd Amendment right. Read on and let’s help prevent you from choosing an instructor that was employed as a sandwich maker two weeks earlier.

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 you’ve got your NJ PTC now, you’ve been going to the range for years, and now you think you’re ready to roll if you are violently attacked. If you’ve never been in a gunfight but keep up on your range time, its easy for that false sense of confidence to creep in. Take it from Vlad Vaval, Chief Instructor at Gun for Hire… you need to train! Regularly.