P80 Build – Worth it?

P80 Build, Worth It? Disclaimer: I am not a gunsmith. The following is based on my personal, anecdotal, and single experience with building out a P80 frame. The following is by no means gospel, just an honest assessment of an individual experience. This is not a step...
Mass Violence, Harsh Truths, and What You Can Do

Mass Violence, Harsh Truths, and What You Can Do

I would like to preface this by saying that while this is intended to be devoid of partisan politics, I will admit some premises are based on a small government interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. As we are all aware, there has been a recent wave of garbage...
Bigger Classes and More Instructors at ATA

Bigger Classes and More Instructors at ATA

  Listen up, you apes!Thanks to you, the students and followers of Appalachian Tactical Academy, our first year in business has been what I would consider a huge success. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m not at all new to training...
ATA T-Shirts

ATA T-Shirts

We’re thinking about doing a run of t-shirts soon, but we need to make sure there would be interest. Comment on this post, the Facebook post, or send us an email at info@appalachiantacticalacademy.com to let us know which design(s) you would like to buy.If we go...
Iron Sights Should Be… Well, Iron

Iron Sights Should Be… Well, Iron

  Update (04/28/2017): I am starting to change my thinking a little on XS Big Dots, and shift away from them in favor of a different sight setup. Click here to read more about that. Always remember that XS Big Dots are still a good option for a fighting pistol...