WPS FIELD GUIDE

Do You Really Need to Use Your Sights?

When it comes to defensive shooting, one of the most common questions we hear is: At what distance do you actually need a solid...

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Can You Make the Hard Decision?

One of the most common concerns among those new to carrying a firearm is simple but weighty question: Could I actually take a life...

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Range Warm-Up Routine: Building Speed and Precision the Smart Way

When people picture a day at the range, they often imagine walking up to the firing line, loading up, and blasting away. But that’s...

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The Secret to a Faster Draw

If you’re a new shooter, or even someone with a few reps under your belt, there’s a strong chance you’re chasing speed too early....

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Essential Kit for Long-Range Patrol: What You Need (and What to Leave Behind)

I recently geared up to teach our Introduction to Long-Range Patrol class, and I wanted to walk through the essential kit you’ll need in...

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Why Gun Control is NOT About Guns

Here we go. The old “Why gun control is not about guns,” topic. I just have to weigh in on it from time to...

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Change How You See Training

We’re talking training today, and I have to say that I’m proud of all you Poets out there who are interested in becoming good...

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John's 2025 EDC Update

Now that we're a few months into the new year, it’s time for another EDC update.  Backpacks, firearms, knives, flashlights, medical, and everything you need...

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Choosing Your Truck Gun

Today, we’re talking about truck guns or vehicle guns, and I’ve got four options I want to explore.  Three of these have been my truck...

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Building the Best War Belt

One thing that we constantly see in this community is innovation.  Firearms have come a long way since the Musket, and the same is true...

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Is Appendix Carry Dangerous? Expert Guide to Carrying at the Front

I (John Lovell) have never shot myself in the leg or elsewhere and this is after the many years of concealed carrying pistols just...

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Reset Your Trigger Like A Pro

Only rarely does a single pistol round neutralize a violent aggressor, so learning to shoot fast, accurate, and repeatedly is a key to defensive...

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