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Front sight focus or point shooting: Which is better?
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThis is a can of worms that divides the shooting world almost as much as the 9 mm vs. .45 debate. No matter which side of the debate you’re on, you’ve probably got some valid points…and some that aren’t so valid. So, today, we’re going to dig into which of these is the best…for self-defense, for competition, and for fun. But first, let’s define terms. Front sight focus shooting is where you focus on the front sight and let your target and rear sight get blurry. There are several names for "point shooting," including "threat focus shooting," "combat focus shooting," "instinctive shooting," "hip shooting," "unsighted shooting" and more.
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Exploring the local tourism trend
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEvery year, we usually plan a big trip during the holidays. It’s always to somewhere exotic, different and fun. It’s the same with many people. The wanderlust in our population is strong, and travel numbers prove that every year. Yet, trends like staycations and local tourism are on the rise. They caught my eye as I was Googling for things to do in and around town, since we are staying home with our new puppy. But why should a staycation be boring? Many people have had the same thoughts, and there are companies and websites dedicated to making local tourism a great experience.
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Transitioning from full-time to part-time RVing
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureTransitioning from full-time to part-time mimics going from part-time to full-time in reverse. You have just as many questions, and the same feelings of fear and excitement take over. I’d like to address some of those fears with you and share in the excitement. Whether you are just thinking about coming off the road, in the middle of the transition or have already returned home, it’s a journey we can share together.
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The power of the pop-up: ‘Temporary use’ strategies in US cities
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsThe concept of "temporary" or "meanwhile use" goes back to long before the term slipped into the narrative of urban policy agendas. The first time an enterprising trader rolled a food truck into an empty square, they were practicing temporary urbanism. But today the "temporary use" movement is taking on a new light and even becoming a mainstream strategy. The approach fits with the new, more flexible approach to urban planning we are increasingly seeing currently. Approaches vary, but the philosophy is one that views empty lots not as an urban problem or eyesore, but instead as opportunities.
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Speed vs. accuracy in training and self-defense
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere’s a continual debate in the gun training world between whether you should train accuracy or speed. It’s a great question, but most people presume that the answer is either-or. It shouldn’t be. Let’s start by talking about what "accuracy" and "speed" are. They are 100 percent dependent on the context. And the context is completely different between an IDPA match and a self-defense situation. Frankly, you don’t know what the situation is going to be when you find yourself in a fight for your life where you need to use your firearm.
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Drugs and music: New study shows increased mentions of marijuana in chart-topping…
Dr. Denise A. Valenti PharmaceuticalLegal acceptance of adult use marijuana is moving from state to state, with nine states now having laws allowing for the recreational use of marijuana for adults. Along with this are indisputable cultural changes, and a recent study has shown this is reflected in popular music. The study, published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, looked at the Billboard Top 40 charts from 1986 and 2016 and screened for mentions of drugs or alcohol.
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Hunters for the Hungry helps feed those in need
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile hunters go afield in pursuit of game for all sorts of different reasons each year, meat is always at or near the top of the list of reasons people give for hunting. That’s perfectly understandable. After all, appropriately prepared wild game meat is both healthy and delicious. At the same time, harvesting your own meat is incredibly satisfying, and sharing a meal of wild game meat is a great way to make new friends. What if I told you that you could also help the needy with the fruits of your harvest?
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8 great military museums
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureSome of the most impressive museums can be military museums. Most museums of this type have large equipment like tanks or planes to view, or even to crawl inside. Note that many are located on military bases, which require a photo ID to enter. At many of them, such as the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, the exhibits are top-notch. Here are eight of my favorites.
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How a shotgun laser bore can improve your wing and clays shooting on the…
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureWhen it comes to shooting clays, muscle memory is one of those things that can be either a blessing or a curse. It’s a blessing when you imprint the proper way to mount and swing a shotgun into your motor skills so that they become "second nature." It’s a curse if you’ve developed an awful swing or mount that has already turned into a so-called "bad habit" that becomes difficult to break. Either way, you can see the subconscious power of muscle memory at work every time you step up to shoot a clay target.
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Airlines unveil more affordable flights for fall
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementFall deals seem to have made travel more fun and affordable for Americans. Budget airline Frontier Airlines recently made quite a wave in this regard. It announced up to 90 percent off flights as a part of its Labor Day campaign. Other airlines came up with deals, too, but none as impressive as Frontier’s for domestic flights. Under this promotion, one could get one-way flights for as little as $20 and round-trip tickets for around $40. These are remarkably inexpensive fares for domestic travel.
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