I’ve been developing a new course for KR Training, Historical Handgun, that teaches the history & evolution of defensive handgun skills. Part of that work includes reading as many old books on shooting technique as I can find. The Manual of Police Revolver Instruction is a short book written in 1932, reprinted in 2014 by …
Welcome to the KR Training September 2017 newsletter! Upcoming classes include Basic Pistol 1 (Sept 30th), Defensive Long Gun Essentials & Skill Builder Handgun (Oct 14). Some October courses are already sold out. Check the schedule page on the KR Training website for the full list. If you aren’t already a subscriber to receive this …
At KR Training, one of our ongoing efforts is to identify acceptable minimum standards for defensive handgun skills. Gunsite instructor Ed Head posted a drill he recommends as a good standard for any person carrying concealed, so John and I went to the range and shot the drill to give it a try. The drill …
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I’ve been developing a new course for KR Training, Historical Handgun, that teaches the history & evolution of defensive handgun skills. Part of that work includes reading as many old books on shooting technique as I can find. The 1942 book Shooting To Live, written by W.E. Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes, was a very influential …
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I’ve been developing a new course for KR Training, Historical Handgun, that teaches the history & evolution of defensive handgun skills. Part of that work includes reading as many old books on shooting technique as I can find. Handbook of Handgunning (Paul Weston, 1968) Paul Weston joined the New York City Police Force in 1936, …
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