Firearms Training Guide (2026): Courses, Skills & How to Get Better

May 29, 2026 by Nick Hall

U.S. Army soldiers of Task Force Carentan conducting pistol marksmanship training — the kind of disciplined repetition that separates trained shooters from gun owners

The complete guide to firearms training in 2026. Every type of course, essential skills to master, dry fire training, competition, how to choose a school, and what gear you need.

Tactical Training for Military and Police: What Civilians Can Learn (2026)

May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group conducting close-quarters battle (CQB) training — the kind of institutional curriculum that the marketing-tactical community draws on but rarely delivers honestly

What military special operations and police tactical teams actually train, and how civilians can access the same skills. CQB, force-on-force, stress inoculation, low-light shooting, tactical medical, and where to train.