This article contributed by Bob Owens of Bearing Arms. It’s relatively easy to build up a false sense of confidence in your defensive firearm skills on a square range shooting at stationary targets from a fixed position. Things get a bit more interesting, however, when we start incorporating movement, and encountering targets hidden in rugged real-world terrain. At the Gunsite Academy 350 Intermediate Pistol course we had the opportunity to put our skills to the test not just on square range, but in indoor simulators both during the day and at night, in force-on-force training against … [Read more...]
Defensive Vehicle Class Paid Off
After spending a week at Gunsite Academy for the Alumni Shoot and a five-day class, I was heading home tired but happy. I pulled off the interstate at a truck stop to get a cup of coffee and find my iPad (gotta have music to keep me awake.) Because I needed to open car doors to rummage through my gear, I parked nose-in at the side of the main building where there was space and no activity. Behind my car was a large open paved area with no vehicles. It was morning and I casually scanned the area as I went through my gear. I mean, after a week at Gunsite who would not be in condition … [Read more...]
Back to Gunfighter School – 350 Pistol
This article posted on the Bearing Arms website by Bob Owens. Gunsite Academy has been dubbed the “Harvard of Handguns,” and with good reason. Founded by Col. Jeff Cooper as the American Pistol Institute in 1976 to teach the Modern Technique of the Pistol, this shooting school in the high desert outside Paulden, Arizona is home to a cadre of incredibly-talented firearms instructors. Gunsite teaches everyone from first-time shooters, to hard-core competitors, to law enforcement and military special operations forces… and even royalty. Gunsite’s signature course is 250 Pistol, which for … [Read more...]
Experts Pick Concealed Carry Weapon of Choice
Tactical-Life chose Gunsite's President Buz Mills as one of their experts weighing in on their concealed carry weapon of choice and it's setup. Buz Mills Affiliation: Gunsite Academy Position: Owner and CEO CCW Of Choice: .45 ACP 1911, G19 9mm Modifications: Novak sights Ammo: Remington Golden Saber Holster: C. Rusty Sherrick horsehide leather Why? I work and travel a lot. I carry that which is readily available in the environment in which I have to work. I am comfortable with both calibers and both weapons. Both will get the job done if you will. To see more expert … [Read more...]
NSSF First Shots Sweepstakes
Gunsite is sponsoring the NSSF FirstShots Sweepstakes and we are the GRAND PRIZE - a $6,000 package! Grand Prize: Gunsite Academy Handgun Training Prize Package for one (1) person Click here to sign up today! Package includes: 5 days defensive pistol training at Gunsite Academy (for one (1) person) 6 nights standard lodging Reimbursement of roundtrip coach airfare, economy rental car, and meals Firearms and equipment rental Ammunition American Tactical Imports $150 Gift Card Jason Winnie Leathergoods 1911 Holster BLACKHAWK! Range Bag Hornady Gift Assortment – … [Read more...]
