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Ocular Occlusion Training — Sharpening Vision, Speed, and Focus

Ocular Occlusion Training — Sharpening Vision, Speed, and Focus

The eyes never lie In practical shooting, what you see drives everything you do. Grip, trigger control, movement—it all starts with visual processing. The faster and more efficiently your eyes pick up information, the faster your body can execute. That’s where...

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Stop Chasing Matches. Start Building Skill.

Stop Chasing Matches. Start Building Skill.

Build real skill through shooting. If you’re serious about climbing the rankings in competitive shooting, here’s a hard truth most shooters don’t want to hear: Shooting more Level 1 and Level 2 matches won’t make you better. It might make...

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The Art of Separation: Shooting Like a Drummer

The Art of Separation: Shooting Like a Drummer

Mastering Speed and Control at the Same Time At a high level, practical shooting starts to feel less like a sport—and more like an art form that requires multiple movements and rapid thinking. Think about a drummer. Not just someone...

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Train to Compete. Gear to Win.

Train to Compete. Gear to Win.

Why Equipment Is Critical for Competitive Shooting Performance If you want to compete at the highest level in practical shooting, there’s one truth every serious competitor eventually learns: Training Matters. Training comes in various different forms. Dry fire sessions. Live...

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STAY LOCKED IN: THE POWER OF FOCUS & THE CHAMPION’S MINDSET

STAY LOCKED IN: THE POWER OF FOCUS & THE CHAMPION’S MINDSET

How Focus Creates Champions in Practical Shooting In practical shooting sports, speed and accuracy are the most visible skills. Spectators notice fast transitions, tight groups, and blazing stage times. But behind every great performance is something less obvious and far...

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Beyond the Trigger: Why Fitness Matters in Shooting Sports

Beyond the Trigger: Why Fitness Matters in Shooting Sports

Competitive shooting isn’t just about guns and gear—it’s about the athlete behind the trigger. From preventing “shooter’s elbow” to building speed and endurance for stage movement, fitness is key to staying sharp, safe, and injury-free. Learn how to train your body like any other sport and keep your platform strong.

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The Mental Reset: Overcoming Match Day Mistakes

The Mental Reset: Overcoming Match Day Mistakes

One bad stage doesn’t define your match — how you bounce back does. In The Mental Reset, we break down practical techniques like visualization, breathing, and reframing to help you recover quickly, reset your focus, and step into the next stage with confidence. Champions aren’t flawless — they just know how to move on faster.

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Train Like a Champion: The Role of Dry Fire in Competitive Shooting

Train Like a Champion: The Role of Dry Fire in Competitive Shooting

You Don't Need to Use Live Ammo to Train If you ask the best shooters in the world what separates them from the pack, the answer is rarely more expensive gear or extra time on the range.  The secret is...

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The Great Debate: Shooting with Two Eyes Open or One Eye Closed

The Great Debate: Shooting with Two Eyes Open or One Eye Closed

Do You Need Both Eyes to Shoot? Few topics spark more discussion on the range than whether a shooter should fire with both eyes open or close one eye. From new shooters to seasoned competitors, everyone seems to have a...

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