Self Reliance Assessment
Self reliance is more than shoving a couple of cases of MREs under the bed. Sometimes it’s nice to get a measure of where you
Best Guns for Women
I see searches related to “the best gun for women” almost daily on this site. In some ways, I find this troubling. It’s as if
Scored Shooting Drill #1
To master a skill it is helpful to know where you started and where you are. By measuring your progress you are better able to
Tucson Shooting Ranges
I get a lot of calls and searches concerning gun ranges in Tucson. FMI does not have their own range at this time, however there
Dry Fire Training
My ongoing snubbie experiment has reinforced my belief that dry fire training should be a significant part of any shooter’s training program. Dry firing is
The Search for the Perfect Concealed Carry Pistol; Smaller isn’t Always Better
I call them “cute” guns. You’ve seen them and probably own a couple. They are the guns that new shooters, especially women (sorry ladies), always
Consolidated Arizona Training
FMI is proud to announce that we have joined with Independence Firearms Training (Prescott, AZ) to form Consolidated Arizona Training (CAT). CAT was created to
Training With a Purpose
When I go to the range and watch the other shooters, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Most of their targets look like someone took a shotgun to them with shots scattered over every square inch. These people aren’t practicing, they are just throwing money downrange. It is important that you train with a purpose
Do You Still Need a CCW Permit in Arizona?
Now that the Governor has passed the Constitutional Carry Bill in Arizona, that means you don’t need to bother getting a CCW permit. Right? Maybe

