Michael training his brother A Permit Isn't Readiness: Why 2717 Defensive Concepts Exists In 2004, I was working in Rankin, Pennsylvania. My shift started early. I'd be arriving around 3 or 4 in the morning. The company I worked for was great. The neighborhood wasn't. There were mornings I didn't feel safe walking in. So I sought out concealed carry training. I lived in West Virginia, but I took my class in Ohio (both states required a class to get a permit), and the Ohio cla

The Wake-Up Call About a year ago, I found myself in a Archangel Defense Handgun Dynamics Class with instructor Kerry Dugan. During one of our breaks, Kerry pulled out a grip strength measuring tool and started passing it around. I figured I’d do pretty well—after all, I work out regularly and lift weights. My grip had to be developed, right? Wrong. I gave it a shot and thought my numbers were decent. Then I listened to everyone else’s measurements. I was the low man on the t

If you’re looking for a training drill that packs maximum value into minimum rounds, the “You Can Do It!” drill delivers. In just three shots, you’ll test trigger control, reload speed, and command discipline—all while working under time pressure in a precision zone. Train to be better What You’ll Need ∙ Distance: 7 yards ∙ Target: Head-only zone ∙ Ammunition: 1 round in the chamber, 1 round in the magazine (2 rounds total in the gun), plus a spare magazine with at least 1

When your draw speed from concealment stops improving, it’s easy to fall into the trap of rushing through the fundamentals. The Command Drill offers a fresh way to use your par timer, focusing on awareness and precision rather than just beating the clock. This method, introduced by Rick Crowley of Achilles Heel Tactical, helped many shooters break through plateaus by emphasizing grip, sight alignment, and trigger control. Here’s how you can apply the Command Drill to sharpen