There’s an old line that shows up in every serious tribe—military, first responders, athletes, protectors, leaders: You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall to your lowest level of t … read more

Most defensive encounters are not announced ahead of time. You don’t get a countdown. You don’t get a rehearsal. Instead, you get surprised. Imagine you turn around and there’s a gun … read more

When people picture a day at the range, they often imagine walking up to the firing line, loading up, and blasting away. But that’s not how I (John Lovell) approach training. In fact, if you wat … read more

If you’re a new shooter, or even someone with a few reps under your belt, there’s a strong chance you’re chasing speed too early. I get it. You’ve trained some fundamentals, st … read more

I recently geared up to teach our Introduction to Long-Range Patrol class, and I wanted to walk through the essential kit you’ll need in the field. Whether you're a civilian, LEO, or military, t … read more