by Ben Adams | May 8, 2016 | ATA Pistol I, ATA Pistol II, Level 1: Self-Defender, Pistols
I’ve taken way too long to do it, but I’m finally getting around to writing the first blog post in the Armed Citizen Pistol Qualifications series. This article is going to lay the groundwork for several more that will follow. Today we’re just...
by Ben Adams | Apr 18, 2016 | Announcements, ATA Pistol I, ATA Rifle I
I’m back from two weeks of training Marines in the field, and now it’s time to train Armed Citizens in rifle and pistol shooting.The April 30 ATA Pistol I and May 1 ATA Rifle I classes are fast approaching. Signups will close Thursday, April 28 at...
by Ben Adams | Apr 1, 2016 | Announcements
I’m going to be out for the next two weeks. If you need to sign up for class, then go ahead and use the form on the signup page – I’ll contact you as soon as I can. I will do my best to answer emails and phone calls, but there are no...
by Ben Adams | Mar 28, 2016 | Basic Training, Level 1: Home Defender, Level 1: Self-Defender
This post is part of the Basic Training series. In this series, I lay out a roadmap to success for the armed citizen seeking tactical training. Basic Training: Where Do I Start? Basic Training: Get Your Priorities Straight Basic Training: Get Your Mind...
by Ben Adams | Mar 23, 2016 | Home Defense, Level 1: Home Defender, Level 1: Self-Defender, Shotguns
Today I’ve got a video on shotguns for you all. I’m a rifleman at heart, but I do believe that shotguns have a place in the Armed Citizen’s arsenal. Give it a watch for my take on shotguns, and stand by for future videos where I will hit the...
by Ben Adams | Mar 10, 2016 | Announcements, ATA Pistol I, ATA Pistol II, ATA Rifle I
This is an updated repost of an earlier article, “Information About Training with ATA”. I have added some information about our ATA Rifle I class and cleaned some things up. Read below to find out what our classes are all about, and then sign up to come...
by Ben Adams | Mar 2, 2016 | Gear, Level 1: Self-Defender, Rifles
Last Updated 13 February 2017 I frequently get asked about AR15’s. Specifically, people want to know which one to buy. It makes sense: I believe every American should own a quality duty pistol and a semiautomatic fighting rifle. According to some sources, the...
by Ben Adams | Feb 17, 2016 | Announcements
We are now taking preorders for the ATA School Shirts. The black-on-green subdued design was the most popular, so those are the shirts we’re selling.The shirts are $20 each. Just click on the link below to buy yours today! Once all the orders are in, the shirts...
by Ben Adams | Feb 10, 2016 | Basic Training, Tactics
This post is part of the Basic Training series. In this series, I lay out a roadmap to success for the armed citizen seeking tactical training. Basic Training: Where Do I Start? Basic Training: Get Your Priorities Straight Basic Training: Get Your Mind...
by Ben Adams | Jan 27, 2016 | Announcements, ATA Pistol I, ATA Rifle I
We are about 30 days out from the first ATA classes of 2016. Currently, we have ATA Pistol I scheduled for Saturday, February 27 and the first ATA Rifle I class scheduled for Sunday, February 28. You don’t want to miss out on these classes! Go to the Training...
