Function Testing: Why and How

Written by Benjamin Kurata I’ve had the benefit of traveling to many different locations and training with many different departments and agencies. It’s been a pleasure and an honor to train with the men and women who are on the front line protecting our country and society. That being said, a universally neglected area is […]

Weapon Clearing

There is no shortage of techniques for clearing a stoppage or malfunction; just trying to explain the difference between the two sets off a never ending debate. Unfortunately, those who have time to engage in never ending debates lose track of what is important. You’re fighting for your life. Whatever works is what is important. […]

Firearms Proficiency Skill Levels (Part Two)

Firearms instructor guiding trainees during live fire training exercise.

Written by Benjamin Kurata (Continued from last week…)The following are arbitrary levels and goals of shooting performance. I use the word arbitrary as I have chosen them with no other intent than to place a stake in the sand so that the shooter can think about where (s)he is and where (s)he wishes to go […]

Firearms Proficiency Skill Levels (Part One)

Person aiming rifle on shooting range; wearing earmuffs, vest. Text: "TRAIN. SERVE. PROTECT."

Written by Benjamin Kurata When we talk about using firearms against lethal force threats, there is only one real measure of proficiency and an endless number of pseudo measurements. I do not say that in a negative way, as pseudo measurements save a lot of wear and tear on our personnel. However, we have to […]