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Not Fancy, Just Necessary: Pistol Skills That Matter Most

Posted on May 17, 2025May 10, 2025 by Jeff Gonzales

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Why Minimum Standards Matter for Defensive Shooting When it comes to minimum pistol shooting standards for self-defense, the goal isn’t to become a competition-level shooter—it’s to build enough skill to [Read More]

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Shooting Under Duress

Posted on April 12, 2025April 17, 2025 by Jeff Gonzales

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Physical fitness has always been a cornerstone of Special Operations Forces (SOF)—and for good reason. There are several key factors that drive this: the need to remain mission-capable under any [Read More]

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The Critical Role of Accuracy in Firearms Training

Posted on March 15, 2025March 17, 2025 by Jeff Gonzales

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Mar

Hitting the target is important not only for achieving a skill level but also for its legal implications. Accurate shooting can help avoid various serious issues, including legal consequences and [Read More]

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The Value of Training with More Skilled Individuals

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Jeff Gonzales

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Mar

Over the years, I’ve enjoyed teaching our intermediate-level classes. They are hands down the most attended classes we offer. But are they the best class to help you reach your [Read More]

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Maximum Effective Range of a Pistol & Training

Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 by Jeff Gonzales

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Dec

Recently I was asked about active shooter preparation and specifically how to deal with long shots one might encounter. A quick study of active shooter incidences and we can see [Read More]

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Short Barrel Rifle Joy

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Jeff Gonzales

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Dec

The beauty of a Short Barrel Rifle or SBR is the compact and lightweight nature they offer. When I look at a home defense rifle, it will be an SBR [Read More]

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Trained Versus Untrained…Does It Matter

Posted on October 12, 2024October 9, 2024 by Jeff Gonzales

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Oct

There is a saying, “you never rise to the occasion, you default to your level of training.” These words are so true, particularly in self-defense situations. But here is another [Read More]

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Five Rifle Marksmanship Principles

Posted on September 14, 2024September 26, 2024 by Jeff Gonzales

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Sep

The more I teach, the more I see the importance of the basics. Without the basics the best you can hope for is luck. Those serious about rifle shooting, will [Read More]

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Speed is Overrated, or Is It???

Posted on August 27, 2024February 14, 2025 by Jeff Gonzales

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Aug

No matter how many runs through a shoot-house there is always something to improve. What I discovered was the importance of recognition and how quickly I could react correctly by [Read More]

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Podcasts

About Violence | Ep. 13 Jeff Gonzales

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Jeff Gonzales

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Jul

This week on the @about_violence Podcast, we are joined by Jeff Gonzales. (@jl_gonzales) US Navy SEAL Jeff L. Gonzales is a nationally recognized weapons and tactics instructor. He is the [Read More]

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