Roger Judd
Firearms Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to
Aim a Pistol
If you've never shot a gun before, it's not necessarily a bad idea to know how to do so the right way. Aiming a pistol is fairly easy, in theory, but it will probably take practice and experience before aiming correctly ...
How to Properly Hold a Pistol Handgun for Speed and Accuracy
Level up your target shooting with these safety tipsLearning the right way to grip a pistol will improve your aim and keep you safer on the shooting range. A two-handed grip is recommended under most circumstances, but t...
How to
Calculate Distances With a Mil Dot Rifle Scope
Mil Dot scopes are optics that allow users to easily calculate distances to a target without fancy equipment.. 1 February 2024. Originally used by submarine periscopes, it has been scaled and re-implemented for military ...
How to
Reload a Pistol
Instructions for reloading/loading a pistol that uses a magazine. Methods to maximize reliability, and applicability to the widest variety of handguns.
How to
Load and Fire a 9mm Pistol
This tells a person how to successfully load and fire a 9mm pistol, which could help in time of crisis.
How to
Measure the Length of Your Pull for a Rifle
The length of pull (LOP) is the distance between the center of the trigger and the back center of the butt plate or recoil pad. A proper LOP is necessary to ensure the shooter can shoulder the weapon comfortably and it a...
How to
Clear a Cartridge Jam in a Handgun
Have you ever been target shooting, and have a round become jammed in the firearm's action? Here are some suggestions on how to clear the jammed round. Note: All this assumes the shooter is using the proper cartridge fo...
How to
Transfer a Gun Registration
Gun laws are complicated, and they vary considerably from one place to another. If you live in an area that requires firearm registration, your gun will need to be properly registered before you can transfer it to anothe...
How to
Improve Your Aim
In most competitive sports and games, accuracy is just as important as any other skill. When it comes to aiming in video games, your settings and equipment matter a great deal. If you’re aiming a ball or throwing somet...
How to
Use Adjustable Objective Rifle Scopes
Adjustable Objective (AO) rifle scopes are designed to allow the shooter to focus on the target. There are three main advantages: The target is in-focus, being in-focus will eliminate parallax (movement of the point of ...
How to
Choose Shotgun Shells and Chokes
Because of the variety of ammunition available for the shotgun, it is one of the most versatile tools for use in hunting and sport. By learning the varieties, styles, and conventions of ammunition available, you can sele...
How to
Make a Shoulder Holster
A shoulder holster is a holster mounted on a shoulder strap instead of on a belt. It makes it possible to hide a weapon even if the front of your coat is open. You can make the entire thing yourself, starting with the ho...
How to
Shoot Skeet
Shooting at clay targets a few inches wide as they fly past you in two different directions at fast speed? And actually hitting them? It's a thrill like none other, and can prove to be an addictive sport when you take th...
How to
Hunt
Hunting is an effective way of controlling the populations of animals that no longer have other predators. It also procures a very healthy meat source in a way that is environmentally appropriate. It is important to have...
How to
Buy a Firearm in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Legislature changed the makeup of gun ownership in the state when it passed a law on concealed-weapons permits in early 2011. The law allows residents who meet strict guidelines to carry a handgun on their ...
