There are three reasons why it is important to get firearms & medical training. The first reason is safety, the second is education, and the third is learning the fundamentals. Every day, we are inundated with misinformation that is both intentional and unintentional. For the average person, it’s hard to discern what the real facts are coming from the news, television, movies and social media. It’s almost impossible to see through the myriad of misinformation. Aren’t Safety and Education the Same? Some may argue that safety and education are the same when talking about firearms training ..read more

For additional information on our agency or training, visit: ——–>https://atstactical.net Introduction: Welcome to the heart of North Georgia, where the lush landscapes of Ellijay provide more than just scenic beauty—they offer a haven for firearm enthusiasts. As responsible gun owners in this vibrant community, understanding the critical importance of firearm safety training cannot be overstated. This article delves into the top five reasons why anyone owning a firearm in Georgia, especially in the North Georgia region, needs to prioritize safety training. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter ..read more

I am always doing my best to keep up with new developments, new techniques and new guns. In recent years, there has been a lot of chatter about feeling the trigger reset when shooting a pistol. The technique is often described as follows: The idea is that you will move your finger a shorter distance than if you come off the trigger and let the gun reset itself after the shot. There is no argument: the key to shooting any handgun well is control when the trigger is going in the other direction. Pulling the trigger back and breaking the shot without causing movement to the sight picture is the ..read more

Dry-Fire: Cure a Common Shooting Bad Habit Don’t move the gun when you pull the trigger! Regardless of the speed you are moving your trigger finger, you need to avoid dipping/moving the muzzle. How can you tell if you’re falling victim to this bad habit? Set the trigger on your unloaded pistol by racking the slide. Next, place an empty casing on its base on the top of the slide, just behind the front sight. Now, press the trigger without causing the case to fall off. The speed in which you can do this will be a limiting factor in how quickly you can shoot accurately. If the case doesn’t fall o ..read more