Training outside the fishbowl
Over the years, training has taken more than its share of budget cuts. Some department administrators see the training budget as a politically convenient place to help balance some funding […] Read More
Todd Fletcher
LPVOs are the next evolution of the patrol rifle
In 1997, two heavily armed subjects robbed a bank in North Hollywood, California. Both suspects were wearing body armor and carrying rifles when they were confronted by LAPD officers. Ready […] Read More
Training vs. practice: Improve or maintain?
When you go to the range to get some shooting time, do you go to train or practice? The difference may seem subtle, but there is a clear distinction between […] Read More
Dry-fire practice doesn’t need to be boring
We have put a man on the moon and taken significant steps toward landing on Mars. We’ve explored the depths of the ocean and heights of mountains stretching over 29,000 […] Read More
Challenging drills for public ranges
Public ranges, or ranges open to the public, can be a convenient place to get in some training time, but most public ranges have restrictive rules limiting your ability to […] Read More
Scenario-based training: Effective when done correctly
Just as well-designed and executed scenarios can enhance our training programs, poorly designed scenarios can cause tremendous damage. There is more to executing quality reality-based training than just making up […] Read More
