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Every shooter eventually hits a wall. Your accuracy is decent, you know the fundamentals, but you’re just not fast. In a competition or a defensive scenario, speed is critical, but it’s often misunderstood. Speed isn’t about frantic, uncontrolled movement. It’s about efficiency. It’s about mastering the core mechanics so thoroughly that you can execute them without wasted time or motion. This guide cuts through the noise. It’s not about gimmicks or gear; it’s about the three non-negotiable fundamentals that are the true foundation of shooting faster while keeping your shots on target. If you’re ready to stop wasting time at...

The trigger is the heart of your firearm’s operating system. It’s the primary interface between you and the gun, but the mechanics behind it are often misunderstood. Terms like Single Action, Double Action, and Striker Fired get thrown around, leaving many shooters confused about what they actually mean and why it matters. Understanding your firearm's action is not just for gunsmiths—it's essential knowledge for any serious owner. It affects your trigger pull, your first-shot accuracy, the weapon's safety features, and its overall feel. This guide will cut through the technical jargon and give you a no-nonsense breakdown of how these...

For centuries, the quest for accuracy has been the driving force behind firearm innovation. From the first smoothbore muskets to today's precision rifles, one of the single most important developments in that quest was the concept of rifling. It’s a simple idea on the surface—cutting spiral grooves inside a barrel—but its impact on ballistics is profound. Those helical grooves are the secret to transforming an unstable projectile into a marvel of aerodynamic stability. Understanding the science and manufacturing behind rifling—from how it's made to why twist rates matter—can give you a deeper appreciation for the engineering in your firearm and...

Bullet weight is printed on every box of ammo you buy. Most shooters glance at it, grab what’s cheap or available, and head to the range. That's a mistake. That number dictates everything—how a round recoils, how it flies, and what it does on impact. Choosing the wrong weight for the job means you’re sacrificing accuracy, energy, or both. This isn’t about minute details only professional marksmen can appreciate. This is about core performance. Understanding bullet weight is the difference between guessing and knowing. Let's break down what matters. What is Bullet Weight? First, let's be clear: bullet weight refers...

Mastering trigger control is one of the most important fundamentals of marksmanship. It’s the art of firing a shot without disturbing the alignment of your sights on the target. A perfectly aimed shot can be thrown off in the last fraction of a second by a poorly executed trigger pull. Understanding how a trigger works and the principles of proper trigger control can make the difference between a hit and a miss.   How Triggers Work   To understand how to pull a trigger correctly, it helps to know what’s happening inside the firearm. The trigger is part of a...