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More Than Just Locks: A New Year’s Guide to Total Firearm Safety

More Than Just Locks: A New Year’s Guide to Tot...

Liani Richardson

Happy New Year. As we cross into 2026, many of us are focused on fresh starts and protecting what matters most. As a firearm instructor, I often see clients whose...

More Than Just Locks: A New Year’s Guide to Tot...

Liani Richardson

Happy New Year. As we cross into 2026, many of us are focused on fresh starts and protecting what matters most. As a firearm instructor, I often see clients whose...

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 3) – Sight Alignment vs Sight Picture: How to Aim a Pistol Correctly

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 3) – Sight Alignmen...

Liani Richardson

Most aiming problems are visual problems. Learn the difference between sight alignment and sight picture, and how eye dominance affects pistol accuracy.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 3) – Sight Alignmen...

Liani Richardson

Most aiming problems are visual problems. Learn the difference between sight alignment and sight picture, and how eye dominance affects pistol accuracy.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 4) – Trigger Control Explained: The Secret to Consistent Pistol Accuracy

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 4) – Trigger Contro...

Liani Richardson

Trigger control is the most common cause of missed shots. Learn how proper trigger press, breath timing, and follow-through produce consistent pistol accuracy.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 4) – Trigger Contro...

Liani Richardson

Trigger control is the most common cause of missed shots. Learn how proper trigger press, breath timing, and follow-through produce consistent pistol accuracy.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 5) – Practice Methods That Build Real Pistol Accuracy

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 5) – Practice Metho...

Liani Richardson

Practice only works when it is structured. Learn how dry fire and live fire practice build real pistol accuracy — and why repetition without correction often reinforces errors.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 5) – Practice Metho...

Liani Richardson

Practice only works when it is structured. Learn how dry fire and live fire practice build real pistol accuracy — and why repetition without correction often reinforces errors.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 6) – Defensive vs Competition Pistol Shooting: Same Fundamentals, Different Priorities

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 6) – Defensive vs C...

Liani Richardson

Pistol fundamentals never change, but priorities do. Learn how accuracy standards shift between defensive and competition shooting contexts.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 6) – Defensive vs C...

Liani Richardson

Pistol fundamentals never change, but priorities do. Learn how accuracy standards shift between defensive and competition shooting contexts.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 2) – How to Grip and Stance a Pistol for Accuracy and Recoil Control

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 2) – How to Grip an...

Liani Richardson

Proper stance and grip determine how the pistol behaves under recoil. Learn how body position and grip mechanics support control, stability, and consistent shooting accuracy.

Anatomy of a Marksman (Part 2) – How to Grip an...

Liani Richardson

Proper stance and grip determine how the pistol behaves under recoil. Learn how body position and grip mechanics support control, stability, and consistent shooting accuracy.