I have never had particularly fast splits. I have also never really cared about that, though it certainly is impressive to watch a good shooter pull .13-.15 splits with high accuracy. My P30L LEM has allowed me to consistently pull splits faster than I normally can. If a “normal” bill drill for me is .17-.20 […]

My AIWB posts from last year generated some strong opinions from both sides of the issue, and this is a good example of how the facts don’t care about your feelings. My time at Tac-Con last week reinforced my position on the issue. In my classes, I get pretty competent shooters, people who are safe […]

I just returned from TacCon 2026, my 2nd time there and my first time presenting. It was great to see and talk with Tom and Lynn and everyone else who showed up. I won’t mention anyone else by name for fear of leaving someone out, but I had a great time and some great conversations […]

I just got back from Florida where I shot Steel Nationals. I have not shot Steel Nationals since 2007, when I won my one and only national title. That was mostly luck, and I have not actually shot 10 steel matches in my life, so when I talk about shooting steel competitions, I do not […]

I have shot a small amount of Steel Challenge matches off and on for the past 20 years. It is good fun and it provides a level of performance stress unlike other shooting sports except maybe Action Pistol. I am no expert in it, but it is the only national championship I have ever won. […]