Dry Fire Basics 1: The Power of Dry Fire Training

Grand Rapids, MI Every good shooter knows that precision and consistency don’t happen by accident—they’re the product of disciplined, deliberate practice.  Range time is certainly an essential part of this…but practicing firearm skills without live ammunition (dry fire training) is even more essential—and should be the largest allocation of your training time.  Read on and […]

What Sparked the RedCat

Grand Rapids, MI The RedCat is the result of a disqualification I earned during a 3-Gun match.  I started to compete in 3-Gun competitions while I was stationed in Alaska about 10 years ago.  Some friends were into it and had convinced me to give it a go.  I think it was my third or […]

Dry Firing with the RedCat vs. Open Bolt

Grand Rapids, MI The RedCat is ideal for realistic dry fire training because it allows for the free manipulation of the safety switch.  With that change, the controls act exactly as they would with live rounds. …but locking the bolt back does the same thing…so why would you need the RedCat?  Good question.  Locking the […]

The Meaning of ‘M22’

Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI Why start a business?  To make money, right?  Sure.  But after the newness and enthusiasm wears off, what’s going to get you out of bed in the morning to tally business expenses, count inventories and annotate tax write-offs?  For a few, their passion is running the business itself and it matters […]

Our First Online Partner…Bayou Born Firearms

Hammond, LA Bayou Born Firearms is a small shop found north of New Orleans and east of Baton Rouge where I55 and I12 meet.  Barry, the owner, recently opened up and is working hard to expand his inventory and shop.  He’s hit the ground running offering both in-store and online purchases and specializes in AR-15 […]