Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor Fraud: Are Citizens Being Trained Correctly to Carry Concealed Firearms?

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By John Krupa III As citizens rush to obtain their Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) many unwarily fall victim to instructors failing to properly administer the state mandated training requirements. The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and the Illinois State Police have received numerous complaints that ISP “approved instructors” are taking shortcuts, skipping required training […]

Combat Mindset – Are You Ready for the Next Active Shooter Incident?

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By John Krupa III. Our nation was shocked yet again by another senseless mass murder on July 20th when deranged psychopath James Holmes walked into a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, and murdered 12 unarmed citizens and wounded more than 100 others. With the increased frequency of mass murder incidents in our nation – Virginia […]

Understanding Sight Gears

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By John Krupa III of Spartan Tactical Training Group and Action Target Academy Editor’s Note: The views in this article are the author’s own and don’t necessarily represent those of Action Target, Inc. As a professional trainer, my research and experience have brought me to the conclusion that shooters use sights three different ways when […]

The Muzzle-Discipline Solution

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By John Krupa III & John Farnam At a recent Urban Rifle Course held at an outdoor range, a student with the muzzle of her AR (patrol rifle) elevated had a ND (negligent discharge), which put a single 5.56 x 45 bullet over the berm and off-property. The bullet in question subsequently impacted, at a […]