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Backyard Shooting Plastic BBs Airsoft

11/26/2023 10:35:50 PM

It's time for my six year old to begin some firearms training. I guess "begin" isn't quite right as he's been reciting Cooper's&nbs...

Shooting Simulator wanted Please tell me what you know

5/30/2023 1:25:15 PM

So I can make an informed decision. My gun bunny�s birthday is forth coming and she wants a simulator. The primary firearms will be&...

Has anyone taken the NRA PPITH class

12/31/2022 7:42:15 PM

Wondering what your thoughts are on the class: worthwhile or worthless? Anything you thought should be covered more, or anything they sh...

EarPro that limits wind noise

9/10/2022 6:02:20 PM

I have both Walker and Peltor earmuffs and am wondering for my next pair, have you found a manufacturer/model that doesn't transmit wind&...

Recommendations on defensive evasive driving course

1/8/2022 5:28:30 AM

Any recommendations on schools offering such courses to civilians?

Choice of shooting gloves

12/31/2021 5:18:28 PM

I'm interesting in a pair of gloves for the range, but nothing too pricey or thick as I won't be training outside too often thi...

Converging zero question

12/24/2021 7:45:59 PM

I took a night gunfighter course and the instructor taught us to cant our rifles so the IR laser was 12 o clock over the b...

Ayoob on Mob Violence

12/2/2021 1:27:35 AM

Its a short video but I thought it was very interesting and worth watchinghttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AyhsxdtnxDM

Shooting steel gaining more reactivity

11/29/2021 6:43:11 PM

I bought 1/2� ar 500 circle plates. Various sizes. 2 holes to hang, allowing a perfect circle target. I use steel 1� pipe to...

Designing a tactical course

2/7/2021 1:08:56 AM

If you were going to design a tactical course - let�s say 3 day/2 night field course - not just range topics, what would you&nb...

MOVED Handgun Rifle Training Costs Escalating

8/9/2020 11:18:17 PM

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How do you train for 3 gun

11/12/2019 5:12:42 PM

Hey guys,Starting to get into 3 gun and the general comp world. Was just curious how some of you train for it in the ways of creating your own sort of obstacle courses.Obviously your typical outdoor range is not gonna want you to ...

which direction to clean through barrels

7/14/2019 1:19:07 AM

Ok so to me this is wierd, i hear from the local gun shop here that HE always cleans from breech to crown. My ccw instructor said the very same... is this some southern iowa superstition or have i really been doing it wrong? Ya know, swinging both...

Shootsteel SRRT pistol

7/13/2019 2:36:25 AM

The Shootsteel Short ranged rifle target instructions specify it's for rifle and not pistol...is anybody shooting pistol at these things closer than 25 yd? Any issues? What exactly is the reason they recommend 25 rather than the normal accepted 10...

Gopro mount recommendations

7/9/2019 9:24:42 PM

Not sure if this is the right place for this post. If not, apologies. Hey, guys. I'm going to post this in another area as well but thought I'd ask here. I'm going to be taking a Shoothouse/CQB course and would like to record my runs wi...

What s the biggest riffle you would use to clear a room

4/17/2019 3:47:24 AM

Would you use a big bore rifle to clear a room? A .50 Beowulf by Alexander Arms was used, with a follow up by a 1911 in 45acp, at this fun shoot. [youtube]MyaoK_Fvpqg[/youtube]

Gong style silhouette 12x20 safe as a static

1/26/2019 12:29:04 AM

I have a gong style IPSC 66% or a 2 hole. Is it safe for me to make my own stand and put it as a static target? If so what angle should it be at?

Maritime Riverine Training

3/15/2018 4:44:30 PM

Anybody know a good book that describes TTP's for Riverine and Maritime operations?

1st time taking a class

2/20/2018 7:50:50 PM

I said to myself I'd take a couple classes this year. Got signed up at a local range, owner and instructor are both prior mil SF. I shoot there often and I feel my individual skill level is pretty good. The course is a half day range-only 2 gun op...

A question about AR500 targets

6/25/2017 7:54:46 PM

Not sure if this is the best place for the question but I suspect training folks put a LOT of rounds on their targets. So here goes... I have a 12" x 20" x 3/8" AR 500 silhouette which is used primarily for handgun. After several hundred,...

Heart rate monitor advice

3/7/2017 5:21:35 AM

I'm looking for a heart rate monitor that I can wear while doing some exercises. Nothing fancy like those smart watches that monitor one's whole life. Something simple that gives me a reliable measure while doing my exercises. Much be...

Any Three Percenters Here

1/15/2017 1:35:47 AM

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Situational Awareness training

10/30/2016 11:33:56 PM

After taking the NRA's Protection Inside and Outside the Home classes I realized that Situational Awareness is really more important that gear and marksmanship. I want as much and as intense as possible. Any ideas? Im on the East Coast.

AR Armorer s Class

10/3/2016 12:42:46 PM

I'm looking for a good AR Armorer's Class. Recommendations? Thanks, Steve

Tips for Ranger starting in 3 days

9/7/2016 1:07:09 PM

I'm going down to my favorite place in the world to start Ranger, class 11-16 this weekend. Any tips from anyone who's been recently? A couple questions: Which company is better/worse at Rogers/Darby? A/B/C?

NextLevel SIRT AR Bolt Review

7/20/2016 5:19:49 AM

Coming back this to give another follow up review....been using since 2014 Battery life still works. I initially contacted NextLevel for an RMA, but, after a few days of putting off shipping it back for a $39 repair+ship back, this th...

13F4O Senior Leader s Course day 2

4/23/2016 4:07:50 PM

PT test this morning. Now we are diving into AFATDS operation and familiarization, beginning with a HD reimage. I've never fucked with the AFATDS much. I have a lot to learn about it. ...

Looking for some course ideas

1/7/2016 1:21:04 AM

So a buddy and I take a couple of courses every year. We've taken carbine and pistol courses and will be taking another pistol course again this year. Looking for some suggestions as to what else we can take. So far this is what we've come up w...

Badlands Tactical Training Facility

11/6/2015 6:53:36 AM

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_9_1/232793_Instructor_Icon_and_posting_Courses.html Please review the info in this link.

DIY targets target stands on the cheap

7/30/2015 5:57:06 AM

I have been experimenting with building some targets/ target stands on the cheap with parts from home depo and or dumpster diving. Few things that have worked for me: 1) Sawhorse - pretty self explanatory, hang a plate, afit a targe...