What Is More Important: Speed or Accuracy?
Author: Bruce Corey
Is speed or accuracy more important in shooting? Learn how pistol fundamentals, firearms training and practice help shooters develop both.…
Concealed Carry & Firearms Safety Training Blog
The ShootingClasses.com blog is your online destination for firearms safety training tips, concealed carry insights, and shooting education for every experience level. Students can find expert guidance on safe firearm handling, CCW requirements, and training best practices, while instructors can explore tools and strategies to grow their classes and connect with more students. Stay up to date with the latest firearms safety information, concealed carry news and shooting training resources, all in one place.
PROPORTIONALITY IN SELF-DEFENSE LAW EXPLAINED
Author: Terry Pittman
Learn what proportionality means in self-defense law, how force must match the threat, and when deadly or less-lethal force may be justified.…
Open Carry Training: Downsides Responsible Gun Owners Must Know
Author: Alan B. Densky
Open carry training should include the downsides: loss of surprise, unwanted attention, gun-grab risk, store policies, retention issues, and public-carry judgment.…
House of Worship Emergency Operations Plan Guide
Author: Rick Billington
Learn why every house of worship needs an Emergency Operations Plan and what to include for communication, evacuation, lockdowns and medical response.…
Concealed Carry for Women: Choosing the Right Carry Method
Author: Lorraine Crescimanno
Learn how women can choose a concealed carry method that supports comfort, safety, consistency, and real-world self-defense training.…
Imminence in Self-Defense Law Explained
Author: Terry Pittman
Learn what imminence means in self-defense, including how timing, the AOJ triad, de-escalation, and defensive display affect legal risk.…
Choosing the Right Ammunition for Your Firearm
Author: Lorraine Crescimanno
Learn how to choose the right ammunition for your firearm, including caliber, grain weight, and ammo types for training or self-defense.…
Why Firearm Instructors Should Consider Background Checks for Concealed Carry Students
Author: Marcus Melnick
Learn why firearm instructors should consider student background checks to reduce liability, improve safety, and protect training standards.…
Confidence Before Competence: Training Women for Real-World Self-Defense
Author: Lorraine Crescimanno
Learn how building confidence first helps women succeed in firearms training. Tips for instructors and students focused on real-world self-defense.…
Dry Fire Training: How to Practice Safely & Improve
Author: Lorraine Crescimanno
Learn how to dry fire safely and effectively. Improve trigger control, accuracy, and confidence with simple at-home firearms training tips.…