May 14, 2018
In Part 1 of Firearms Training: It’s Harder Than You Think some of the important challenges that firearms trainers and students face when training to carry a concealed firearm were discussed. Firearms trainers are preparing students to perform an unknown skill or series of skills under unknown conditions at
April 26, 2018
Firearms training is harder than you think. Dustin Salomon wrote a book titled “Building shooters: Applying neuroscience research to tactical training system design and training delivery” (2016, Innovative Services and Solutions, LLC). In the early section of the book he addresses training issues trainers and shooters face. What follows
April 18, 2018
“8 Tips for Carrying Concealed” is a two-part blog with tips for carrying a concealed handgun. Part 1 focuses on knowing the law, firearm selection, holster selection, and clothing choices. Part 2 provides tips for preparing yourself to use your concealed handgun in a self-defense situation. It is
April 18, 2018
8 Tips for Carrying Concealed–Part 2 focuses on preparing to use your concealed handgun in a self-defense situation. The tips focus on mastering the personal defense triad (mind-set, handgun proficiency, and marksmanship), drawing from the holster, and training (live-fire and dry practice). Mastering the Personal Defense Triad
March 31, 2018
Improving firearms proficiency should be a goal of responsible gun owners, especially those with concealed carry permits. This article provides tips for improving your proficiency. We train with some of the world’s foremost firearms experts—Army Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Special Operations, Navy Seals, Canadian Special Forces, Police
March 29, 2018
Tips for Building An Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) Whether you are a competitive shooter, a backyard shooter, a firearms instructor, or just an everyday person going about your business you should consider building an Individual First Aid Kit with you. We built IFAKs for ourselves and we carry
March 22, 2018
7 Tips on the Use of Force for Self-Defense Legal Notice The above graphic is the property of the Spartan Firearms Training Group and it is protected under the copyright laws of the United States. If you would like to use the graphic in your training please contact us
March 20, 2018
If you have school-aged children you need to teach them about how to respond to active shooting event so they can increase their chance of survival. We are not experts on mass shootings, but we have learned a thing or two from some people who are. In this article, we
March 18, 2018
Left of Bang Being aware of your environment–of what is happening around you–is one of the self-defense skills that is very important to master. Paying attention to what’s happening around you is called situational awareness. In this article we share with you several key points about situational awareness from a
March 18, 2018
Spartan Firearms Training Group offers three options for bundling training courses: Bundle #1: Handgun Qualification License (HQL) + HQL (Plus) The basic HQL course provides training to help Maryland residents apply for their Maryland Handgun Qualification License. The HQL four-hour course is required in Maryland to purchase a handgun. The