The Three Levels of a Shooter: Tourist, Technician, and Thinker
By: The Director of Training – C2 Tactical Walk onto any range, and you’ll see three kinds of shooters. Some are just visiting. Some are chasing perfection....
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Range Etiquette: How Not to Be “That Guy”
Every range has that guy. You know the one. He’s easy to spot: unsafe, loud in all the wrong ways, and somehow manages to make everyone else in the bay uncomf...
The Top 5 Range Habits That Keep You Alive
As Director of Training at C2 Tactical, I’ve seen thousands of shooters on the line. The difference between safe, squared-away gun handling and dangerous chao...
Five to Fifteen – Carry Smart, Train Hard
We are often asked here at C2, “How many rounds should I carry?” Short answer: it depends. Think about threat, distance, skill, and what you’re actually w...
The Three Guns Everyone Should Own
One of the most common questions I get on the range: “If I could only own three guns, what should they be?” My answer isn’t theoretical. It’s practical,...
The One Skill Most Gun Owners Ignore
When most shooters think about improving their gun skills, they zero in on the obvious: tighter groups, faster splits, quicker reloads. They obsess over gear se...
Why Training to Draw from Concealment Should Be Non-Negotiable
When it comes to concealed carry, carrying the gun is the easy part. Using it under stress? That is where most people fall apart. And one of the most overlooked...
Non-Lethal Does Not Mean Non-Effective
Let us get something straight: Just because a tool will not kill you does not mean it will not stop you. Self-Defense does not have to end in a loss of life –...
Choosing the Best Iron Sights for Your Defensive Pistol
Iron Sights and Personal Protection When it comes to personal protection and self-defense, the fundamentals matter. A reliable handgun, consistent training, and...
Measuring Your Performance on the Range
At C2 Tactical, we see a lot of shooters come through our doors—some brand new, some with the well-earned calluses of experience. No matter where you are on y...