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A correct shooting grip is one of the most important fundamentals in mastering pistol shooting, but most don’t know to do it! Find out…   We asked Team Springfield shooters to assemble some of their go-to tips to benefit Members out there looking for some pro advice. The first topic we threw out to them was the... [Read More]

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Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng helps beginners understand and identify handgun actions by demonstrating how the mechanisms of a handgun action operate.    

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In this NSSF video, Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng shares a simple process that can help shooters of all levels diagnose some common accuracy problems. If you’re an experienced shooter, be sure to share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports.

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In this NSSF video, Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng shares a simple process that can help shooters of all levels diagnose some common accuracy problems. If you’re an experienced shooter, be sure to share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports.

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      Carrying a pocket knife is as American as apple pie. We use a pocket knife to open packages, strip wires, even to eat an apple. In today’s world, we also depend on a folding knife to defend our lives, protect our pistol, and with a little training, hold off an aggressive crowd... [Read More]

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  Do harsh winter conditions or a full schedule keep you from getting to the shooting range as often as you’d prefer? For us too, but that shouldn’t mean you can’t get in a little practicing. Dry fire practice can be an important (and better yet, inexpensive) part of your training. And it’s convenient because... [Read More]

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We at Texas Law Shield firmly believe in education and training. This applies not only to the handling of firearms and how lawfully to defend yourself, but also how to use your 24/7 Attorney-Answered Emergency Hotline. This hotline is your lifeline to an attorney in a situation where everything you say or do will be... [Read More]

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Want to shoot better — that is, faster and more accurately, at the same time? Then watch this video by Springfield Armory’s Rob Leatham to learn a simple, but vital, technique that will improve your shot-to-shot recovery and your ability to center hits on the target.  

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An incident between two armed individuals in Houston earlier this month offers a chance for Texas & U.S. Law Shield Members to learn what do at the scene of a self-defense incident, says Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington. Byington, an attorney at the Houston firm of Walker & Byington, pointed Members toward a story reported by KHOU-TV earlier... [Read More]

The post After a Shoot-Out, Smart Members Will Take These 5 Steps appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  As you practice, you will notice a wider dispersal with the greater speed you attempt—keep the shots centered. Among the most misunderstood tactics in personal defense is the double tap. More than half of those practicing defense shooting execute the double tap incorrectly. Worse yet, it is most often taught incorrectly. Those without training... [Read More]

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There is a “new” case that came out that is making its way around the internet. It is the case of Commonwealth v. Goslin. Perhaps you’ve heard about it, maybe you’ve read it. If you haven’t read it yet, you should. You can find the text here. To me, this case creates more questions than it does... [Read More]

The post Carrying a Knife or other Weapon on PA K-12 School Grounds Still Ill Advised appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Adam Painchaud, director of the SIG Sauer Academy in New Hampshire, teaches a simple pistol drill that can improve your trigger-finger discipline and overall accuracy. If you know you’re flinching in anticipation of the shot, then work on correcting it by trying this drill.

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