by Dennis Root | Oct 25, 2022 | Firearms, Firearms 101, Podcast
Every gun owner and shooter needs to understand standard terms associated with firearms. In my article discussing the Golden Rules, I used terms like muzzle, discharge, trigger, trigger guard, etc. These are standard terms used in the firearms industry, but I...
by Dennis Root | Oct 25, 2022 | Firearms, Firearms 101, Podcast, Training
The importance of “The Golden Rules” cannot be overstated. It does not matter if you are new to owning and handling a firearm or an experienced shooter; you should never violate these rules. If you are new to firearms, I encourage you to read and understand this...
by Dennis Root | Oct 25, 2022 | Firearms, Firearms 101, Podcast
I am excited to announce the development of Firearms 101. This is a new series of articles, podcasts and videos addressing firearm safety and skills development. My goal is to help new gun owners learn the basics from the ground up. Each of the releases will build on...
by Dennis Root | Dec 4, 2020 | Podcast
The “Hot Pot Exercise” is a means of explaining how perception influences the decision-making process. This is especially important when presenting to the trier of fact (which could be the judge and jury). Force events are personal encounters others often...
by Dennis Root | Jun 22, 2020 | Podcast
The shooting of Rayshard Brooks is a situation that demands we look past the media coverage. The loss of life is tragic, especially when it is at the hands of another human being. Mr. Brooks death is no different. I recognize the significance of the fact a man is...
by Dennis Root | Jan 17, 2020 | Firearms, Podcast, Training
Scanning is a concept that is being presented in almost every quality firearms training program. Unfortunately, it has become more of an exercise of action rather than an effort to see. By this, I mean, I have witnessed shooters “go through the motions” of...
