“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 the past, but do not currently hold any certifications. Consider this article for research purposes or follow it at your own risk. That said, I…
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.
The Top 9 Things I Have Learned as a Professional Shooter
If everything is a priority, then nothing is. I spent a HUGE amount of time and ammunition training for a division at one time, that really wasn’t the one I should have been focused on. Call it hard-headedness, or whatever, but the point is instead of focusing on my ONE DIVISION, I wasted time and…
Are you Violating Key Training Program Principles?
Taken from Your Competition Handgun Training Program and the USPSA Mastery Program In order for this or any program to be effective, it must follow certain principles. Are you violating any of these key principles? Training drills must be designed correctly. This is the first validation of your program. It couldnāt be more simple, but this is often…
The Difference Between Being a Great Shooter and Great Competitor
There are many good shooters. There are much fewer good competitors. This article will discuss the difference. I’ll say up front that I don’t consider myself a great competitor…at least not yet. I have had moments in recent years where I was, but I am not near my full potential. I do believe that I…
Are You Caught in the Concealed Carry Training Trap?
And what will you do if you are? Warning: This article may make you and your friends feel guilty if you have not been practicing with your carry gun. Feel free to share it and make others feel guilty as well. š Somewhere in the U.S., a concealed carry class graduated this weekend and a…
6 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Recoil Control With A Handgun
A new and improved version of an oldie…I added several key items in this article that will really drive your skill to the next level. Ā I have spent literally thousands of hours working on my grip (handgun). Ā Here is what I have learned. There are SIX simple things that will dramatically improve your ability to…
Top 9 Mistakes I See in Training Classes
Reprint with permission from the IDPA Tactical Journal (authored by Mike Seeklander). I want to spend a little bit of time and share with you the top 9 mistakes I see it most of my training classes. Now keep in mind these mistakes are not all shooting related mistakes, but they are all things that…
Carry Optics – Time to Find theĀ Dot!Ā
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 new carry optics divisions in IDPA and USPSA. If you have never shot the division before, or played with an āopenā gun in USPSA then I…
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 I always answer that a drill is simply an exercise that should repetitively work a technical skill until it is ingrained. The important question is…
