2026 Guardian Conference Recap: By the Numbers
84 attendees, 28+ states, 61 class sessions, about 78,000 rounds and 280 gallons of water. Here's what happened at the 2026 Guardian Conference, plus early bird tickets for 2027.
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Combat Index: Dots, Irons or Point Shooting?
The world of defensive-style shooting has long been filled with controversy and differences of opinion. One point we might all agree on is that the road to success involves putting decisive hits on an adversary in the shortest possible time. But how we achieve this has been open to debate for yea...
Washington State Patrol Backs Down on NRA Instructors
Washington WSP Backtracks: NRA Instructors Can Train After All
Washington State Patrol initially said NRA-certified instructors wouldn't qualify under the state's incoming permit-to-purchase law. The post Washington WSP Backtracks: NRA Instructors Can Train After All appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Everytown Wants to Teach Hunters About Gun Safety
Everytown has launched an online gun-safety course aimed at hunters. But the study used to support the program—and the instructors teaching it—raise questions. The post Everytown Wants to Teach Hunters About Gun Safety appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Washington ‘Permit-to-Purchase’ Will Cost $126, Before Training
Washington State Patrol says the state’s new permit to purchase a firearm will cost $126 before buyers pay for mandatory training, ammunition, range time, and travel.
Train The World: Why September 2026 Is About Getting Your Reps In
Mantis is donating a penny per shot toward $100,000 in training grants. Here is how to log your dry fire and live fire and push the total to 10 million.
WA State Patrol Begins Accepting Applications for ‘Training Providers’
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is now accepting applications for “certified firearm safety training providers” who will be offering mandated gun safety courses for Evergreen State residents who want to obtain a “permit-to-purchase” a gun
What Are Your Training Scars?
Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four Californi...
Defense After Dark — Our New Low-Light Defense Course with Dan Brady
Defense After Dark is a new five-module course with Dan Brady on defending yourself in low light — handheld and weapon-mounted lights, tactics, and drills.