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Trainer with over 15 years of training experience. NRA certified instructor since 2020. USCCA Instructor since 2024

I'm an NRA certified instructor for the NRA's Basics of Pistol Shooting course. My experience with guns goes back to elementary school, having grown up with a family and environment where guns were a common recreational activity, sport, and means of getting food. I took a hunter’s safety course in Boy Scouts, but more recently, I realized my passion for training would fit well with my enjoyment of

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I think the majority of people never even think they will get into loading or reloading their own ammo. I think it's probably a safe bet that even more people don't even realize it's an option.

But...

I strongly suggest that if you're shooting with someone who DOES reload their own ammo, don't shoot their ammo before witnessing THEM shoot it first, out of their own firearm. Then if you decide to try it, use THEIR firearm!

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07/15/2026

I've heard this reasoning before, for carrying with one in the chamber.

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It might not seem like it makes a difference, but a lot of people may not realize how fast you need to be to make a series of decisions and actions before "the fight" is too close for a firearm to be a good idea.

I recommend looking up the "Tueller drill" to understand how far away might be too close. It might be a lot farther than you think.

Sig Sauer P365 6mm BB Caliber 12rd CO2 Powered Blowback Airsoft Pistol with 3 DOT Hi-Vis Sights - CO2 Cartridges Not Included 07/13/2026

AIRSOFT 🔫!

I usually talk a bit about them in my basics class because you can potentially get some valuable practice at home with an Airsoft version of your carry piece. If you don't know what airsoft is, they are "toys" that shoot plastic BBs instead of regular ammunition. they use CO2 cartridges. Here's an example:

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I think it's worth considering using airsoft options in my classes instead of the lasers that I normally use. Former students, what do you think?

Pros:
1. Handling a realistic replica of a regular firearm with less inherent danger.
2. More accurate simulation of live fire compared to a regular firearm using a laser. The student must manually reset a semi-auto for every shot when using a laser and that is not realistic. Some students get used to this and try to reset the firearm after each shot of the live fire exercise at the range.

Cons:
1. Cost of procurement along with other measures to provide a safe experience, and purchase of consumables (CO2 cartridges).

What are your thoughts?

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