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Complete Communication Automation for Your Shooting Classes

Complete Communication Automation for Your Shooting Classes

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Author: Bruce Corey

You may be aware that ShootingClasses.com provides comprehensive administrative management functions for instructors to organize classes and reach students, as well as ways for students to find classes and instructors. But, did you know that we also provide complete communication services to facilitate the rapport between instructors and students.…

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Understanding “Stand Your Ground” Law

Understanding “Stand Your Ground” Law

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Author: Deron M. Boring

The phrase, “Stand your ground” is deceptive and misleading. More accurate terminology is “duty to retreat”, or better said, “the removal of the duty to retreat.” Learn more about the importance of having a clear understanding of what it means to act in self-defense…

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Skill Set: Tools for Dry-Practice

Skill Set: Tools for Dry-Practice

Author: Tiger McKee

We all know how important practice is. This is when you’re actually learning the necessary skills for defense. There’s no better way to learn how to manipulate your weapon than dry-practice; repetition, repetition and more repetition.…

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Pros & Cons of the 1911 Pistol: How to Avoid the 1911 Cliché

Pros & Cons of the 1911 Pistol: How to Avoid the 1911 Cliché

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Author: Fred Mastison

The 1911 pistol has a bad reputation and is faulted for being unreliable. We unpack this opinion with a brief history of the pistol and a thorough discussion of manufacturing techniques, price, and maintenance requirements. See the pros & cons of 1911 ownership and find a local range or course to learn and practice your firearm.…

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Active Shooter Readiness

Active Shooter Readiness

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Author: Paul Grossman

What is an active shooter? An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. The main objective of an active shooter killer is…

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