The Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round Up At Gunsite!

This interview with Ken Hackathorn delves into the history and impact of Gunsite Academy and its founder, Jeff Cooper. It highlights Cooper's pioneering role in combat shooting, the development of the Gunsite 250 course, and the enduring legacy of the 1911 pistol. The discussion also touches on the survivalist movement's influence and the importance of professional firearms training for self-defense.

Colion Noir breaks down the tactical significance of the Mozambique Drill, as famously depicted in the movie 'Collateral'. He analyzes Tom Cruise's character's execution of the drill and discusses the historical origins of this critical two-to-the-chest, one-to-the-head shooting technique, emphasizing its effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

This episode breaks down firearms training into three distinct tiers: local, itinerant, and national academies. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington, drawing on decades of industry experience, emphasize the importance of professional training as a perishable skill. They advise new shooters to start with basic safety and handling before investing in advanced courses, while also warning against ego-driven instructors and highlighting the value of reputable academies like Gunsite.

This video features Ken Campbell of Gunsite Academy discussing the evolution of firearms training, the philosophy behind Gunsite's approach, and their current offerings. Campbell emphasizes that Gunsite's training, founded by Jeff Cooper, has continuously evolved to incorporate modern technology like pistol-mounted optics and new firearm platforms such as the Glock. He highlights the importance of a balanced fighting stance over rigid adherence to specific named stances and details the Gunsite Glock service pistol, a collaboration with Glock and Davidson's, designed for reliability and affordability. The discussion also touches on the role of competition as a stress inoculation for defensive training and the comprehensive range of courses offered, from pistol to extreme long-range rifle and tactical medicine.

This episode debunks common misconceptions surrounding the Weaver stance, emphasizing that its core principles are adaptable and have historical roots in fighting techniques. The speaker, drawing on experience from Gunsite Academy, advocates for a natural, stable fighting stance rather than rigid geometric rules. The focus is on balance, mobility, and comfort tailored to the individual shooter.

This GUNS Magazine Podcast episode features Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite Academy, discussing how friends and family can best introduce new shooters to firearms, acknowledging that professional training isn't always the starting point. The episode is presented by 1791 Gunleather and supported by Hodgdon Powder Company, both of which are highlighted for their contributions to the shooting sports and Second Amendment advocacy. The discussion aims to equip informal instructors with the knowledge to provide a positive and safe initial firearms learning experience.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.