Firearms Training
A recent study demonstrates that police officers are prone to firing their weapons when their colleagues do, emphasizing the need for contextualized firearms training
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
From rangefinders to advanced shooting simulators, these tools are designed to ensure precision, improve technique and provide a comprehensive training experience.
Follow these steps to calm your mind and increase your shooting confidence
One officer was texting when he accidentally fired his gun through the wall of his condo; another was showing a gun to a coworker when he fired it through his cruiser windshield
“Police training is done to prevent injuries, not cause them.”
The authors have put their many combined years of reputable rangemaster experience into a well-organized, easy-to-read manual
Firearms instructors aren’t just carrying supplies for themselves; they’re carrying supplies for their students too
Both of the deputies inside the trailer sustained third degree burns in the fire, and Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, 51, died after spending six months in the hospital
In my last week at the police academy, no one had any hope I would pass the NRA bullseye qualification course, that is except for Sergeant Bob Muth
“LETC represents an extraordinary opportunity for officers to not only refine their skills under the guidance of leading experts but also to exchange knowledge and practices with peers nationwide,” said Mike Birch, CEO of Action Target
Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, a 22-year veteran well-respected within the department, succumbed to third-degree burns he suffered in the Oct. 2023 incident
The officer is expected to fully recover and there was “no reason to believe [the shooting] was anything but accidental,” according to the Pinecrest Police Department
Priority for the grant will be given to ranges used by multiple agencies or those allowing civilian use for activities like concealed carry training
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Don’t worry, this challenge isn’t a huge time commitment, but you will see big improvements in your skills and mindset
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“The officer that took that shot, under that kind of stress, that guy saved lives. That’s a guy I’d like to shake his hand.”
Sheriff Robert Luna called for an investigation to prevent repeat incidents after two deputies sustained third-degree burns
“They hear it as they’re at the range. They respond to the threat and address it immediately and clear the building,” Maine Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said
Features include an indoor gun range, a 50-foot helicopter tower and a large simulation room
The V-XR offers three modes: Educate, experience and engage; each mode delivers transferable information on multiple topics for comprehensive training
Beware of the instructor who tells you to do something or not do something and blanketly cites “range safety” as their reasoning
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Gun handling lessons from the July ambush of Fargo police officers
Unpredictable bullet spatter can be dangerous for everyone on the range
Instead of focusing on short-term performance gains, firearm instructors should focus on long-term retention of skills
This unique training system prepares officers to fight through the trauma of a gunshot wound with real – not pretend – immobility
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