WPS FIELD GUIDE

Cadence: The Truth About Speed, Control, and What Your Shooting Is Really Telling You

In the world of shooting, cadence isn’t about looking cool, keeping time, or syncing your shots to your footwork. It’s not an engagement strategy....

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Glock Gen 6: Would I Buy It With My Own Money?

Glock just dropped the Gen 6, and I was able to get hands-on time with it. I’ve now had about a week to think...

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Appendix Carry Safety Considerations

Today, we’re talking about the dangers of Appendix Carry (really the dangers of carrying in any orientation), especially when you are trying to draw...

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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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Beyond the Gun: Developing the Skills and Mindset Every Concealed Carrier Needs

If you carry a firearm—or ever plan to—you need to understand something vital: simply owning a gun doesn’t make you safe, ready, or capable....

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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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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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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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How to Get Your Lady into Shooting: An Incomplete Guide

As you might already know–despite certain popular opinions–men and women are different in a few key ways. Among them? Most men seem to be...

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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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