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 | Jan 7, 2016 | Gear, Pistols, Uncategorized
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...
by Ben Adams | Dec 28, 2015 | ATA Pistol I, ATA Pistol I Reviews, Student Reviews
[Below is a course review from a man for whom I hold the highest respect. You see, when I first started on the warrior path almost 16 years ago, Senior Master Eric Burke was my first mentor. As well as being my sifu and teaching me Shaolin-Do Kung Fu, he was an...
by Ben Adams | Dec 26, 2015 | ATA Pistol I, ATA Pistol I Reviews, ATA Pistol II, ATA Pistol II Reviews, Student Reviews
[Below is a review from Tim. Tim took both Pistol I and Pistol II in December. He’s a great shooter, and I can tell he’s a good dude. He also let me shoot his suppressed rifles, so that was pretty sweet. Pay attention to what he says about things...