Ah, Valentine’s Day. The one time of year when the flowers I buy for myself every week suddenly double in price, and people get extra awkward trying to navigate this over-commercialized love fest. I know—poor me. Cue the tiny violin.But honestly? I don’t need an excuse to treat myself. If I’m going to spend extra money, it’s going toward ammo, training, and sharpening my skills at the range.
But let’s get to the real point here.
I’m tired of the unnecessary barriers people put up when it comes to firearms training. There’s this deep sense of control in the firearms community—rules about who gets to train, how they get to train, and whether or not they’ve “earned” the right to level up. And let’s not forget the tactical trolls, the ones who lurk under the training “bridge” just waiting for someone to trip up so they can pounce. These are the people who can’t handle seeing others break free from the stagnant mindset they’re stuck in.
Here’s the deal: training with firearms needs to be as common as driving a car. Period.
We are the only nation in the world that still holds the right to fight back against our government if necessary. Yet, instead of embracing that right with ambition, we’ve become complacent. Too comfortable. We treat our firearms rights as if they’ll always be there—like they aren’t something we have to train for, protect, and exercise regularly. That mindset? I’m taking it head-on.
How? By living exactly what I preach and teach.
The days of standing in one place, dumping rounds into a paper target like it means something, need to end. Yes, there’s a time for static shooting to refine technique—but technique is only the beginning. Tactics without technique are useless. You can put on all the tactical gear you want, but if you don’t have the skill to back it up, you’re just a walking meme. Like that old poster says: “Just because you’re unique doesn’t mean you’re useful.” That still cracks me up to this day.
So stop being afraid to get creative at the range. Stop being afraid to think through real situations you might face. Safe and responsible training doesn’t mean boring, restricted, or mindless. It means intentional, thoughtful, and dynamic. And one thing is for damn sure—you will never stand still in a gunfight.
So learn to move and shoot. Take it slow. Start dry, get the feel for it, and when you’ve built control, add live fire. But start now. Because the well-regulated militia isn’t some secret group hiding out in the woods—it’s us. WE THE PEOPLE are the well-regulated militia. That means we are the ones responsible for being trained, disciplined, and ready to defend our freedoms and our home fronts if ever necessary.
So get strapped. Train well. And don’t let anyone tell you that you need permission to be competent.
