Firearms Nation

About Arik

Full time law enforcement officer and firearms instructor. Also a competitive shooter. Avid gear, guns and tactics aficionado. Bringing value to the shooting world...

The shooting journey begins (tactical VLOG)

This latest VLOG is the beginning of another shooting journey with target focus shooting and my finger on the trigger guard. Thanks to the OK Corral Gun Club for an awesome match. Thanks to Yong Lee for the guidance. Shooting USPSA... www.firearmsnation.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/firearmsnation Intagram https://www.instagram.com/firearms_nation Twitter https://twitter.com/Firearms_Nation Please SUBSCRIBE ...

By |2017-07-20T19:18:06+00:00July 20, 2017|0 Comments

Ben Stoeger – The Champion (Shooter’s Summit Replay)

Ben Stoeger is a five time national champion in USPSA (action pistol).  He also is a world class competitor and firearms instructor.  Ben has written several books on shooting, dry fire practice and live skill training.  In addition he had time to produce two DVDs on shooting (“Training ...

By |2017-07-18T18:45:42+00:00July 18, 2017|0 Comments

Wayne Black – Defeating Normalcy Bias

Normalcy Bias is a mental state for people in a crisis.  It makes people underestimate the crisis and the effects of the crisis by thinking things will always be normal.  This keeps people from preparing… Wayne Black has provided security protection details for several high powered clients including ...

By |2017-07-11T14:19:55+00:00July 11, 2017|0 Comments

Finger on the trigger guard! (VLOG)

Finger on the trigger is something you are NEVER suppose to do but I try it today and holy crap! It really makes a difference in my shooting. As part of my transformation, I'm tweaking all aspects of my elbows and grip so why not try the finger on the ...

By |2017-07-08T19:09:10+00:00July 8, 2017|1 Comment

Riley Bowman – Concealed Carry for everyone…

Riley Bowman is the host of the Concealed Carry Podcast, a top 200 ranked podcast which talks and analyzes self defense shootings and discusses best practices when it comes to carrying a gun. Riley is also a NRA and Post Certified firearms instructor in Colorado and works full ...

By |2017-07-05T20:18:20+00:00July 4, 2017|0 Comments

The 3 ways to place your elbows when shooting

Where do you put your elbows when you shoot? The elbows have a direct impact on your shooting so it's important to know the three ways to hold them. You need to go to the range and see which way works for you AND they way you are built. Elbows ...

By |2017-06-30T16:59:58+00:00June 30, 2017|0 Comments

Lucas Apps – Junk science and Triangles

Lucas Apps is the host of the Triangle Tactical Podcast, which is a weekly show that covers all things USPSA or IDPA. Lucas has done gun and gear reviews as well.  Recently he has expanded the podcast into three shows:  the main podcast, Junk Science and a live ...

By |2017-06-27T15:49:01+00:00June 27, 2017|1 Comment

Tactical VLOG 14 – Return the the range

Starting a new series on the pros or cons of target focused shooting as described to me on the Firearms Nation Podcast by YONG LEE. For years I've shot using Front sight focus and find that I'm slower and hitting a plateau. I'll chart my progress in these VLOGS. Do ...

By |2017-06-27T15:50:44+00:00June 22, 2017|0 Comments

Yong Lee – Being a spectator to your shooting

Yong Lee has been a law enforcement officer for over 28 years and a firearms instructor for 25 of those years. He also is on the departments SWAT team for the past 11 years. In addition he is the departments Firearms Training Coordinator, Chief Firearms Instructor, and Use ...

By |2017-06-27T15:51:28+00:00June 20, 2017|2 Comments

Tactical VLOG #12 – Shootout at the OK Corral

Well I'm back to both vlogging and shooting matches! I have to tell you both are extremely fun. Sometimes life gets you down and impossible to get out and shoot on the weekends but things have gotten better and you'll be seeing more from me at the range! Hope to ...

By |2017-06-27T15:52:30+00:00June 20, 2017|0 Comments