Michael Seeklander

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Mike Seeklander is the Director of Education & Training at USCCA (US Concealed Carry Association USCCA.com), one of the largest self-defense training organizations in the country. A Marine Corps veteran, former Federal Air Marshal, and two-time IDPA National Champion, Mike has spent decades building the systems and curriculum that help responsible gun owners become more capable defenders.

“David” Fitness Protocol

(Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in […]

Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! 

Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the […]

The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drills

I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and […]

Seven Week Concealed Carry Program

This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is that when you train/practice you are in essence writing programs into your brain (the software) that you will later be able to execute on demand.

Build it Backward

Name your goal. Go ahead, write it down. Now write down the date you wish to reach your goal. Be realistic. Now estimate the individual steps you need to take to reach the goal, to the best of your ability (research if you don't really know).

You Don’t Need a Gun for Self-Defense

I admit the title of the article is a bit of a clickbait. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you are likely not my target audience. But I hope you share it with someone who might think that a firearm is the solution to their self-defense needs.

Every Rep Counts!

Literally. I mean, every repetition that you do in practice counts. Each is a small part of the "ingraining" process (myelination) that you can't undo once you write the program. I can't tell you how important this is.

Which are You??

I have seen all of these types in my classes. The problem is that each one of these is in violation of the consistent long path of mastery. But then again, not everyone actually wants to be on the path.

Make Your Brain Hurt

That might describe the way you should feel in a practice session. You practice repetitions should be so focused on the micro details of the skill you are working on that you are using every piece of mental focus you have.

What’s Your Plan?

Really, what is it? Heading to the range today, tomorrow…this weekend? What are you going to work on when you get there? Hitting the gym or home fitness studio this […]

What’s in Your Windshield?

“We each live with a “windshield” of people in front of us; one of the keys to igniting your motivation is to fill your windshield with vivid images of your […]