U.S. Army Trainfire has had several changes since its implementation in 1955. This video demonstrates how Trainfire used to be conducted. Note, the original course culminated into eight tables of fire, including shooting from position and while advancing on targets.
Sniper Training video
January 26, 2023
German Sniper Training video. Historical German sniper training film from World War II with English overdubs and captions.
Gun Sales before 1968
January 24, 2023
Had to redo this one after switching to a different newsletter platform.
https://funshoot.substack.com/p/guns-by-mail-part-1
https://funshoot.substack.com/p/guns-by-mail-part-2
The Crime Spike Is No Mystery.
January 18, 2023
The Crime Spike Is No Mystery. It’s true in Illinois, and elsewhere. A follow-on to what data is revealed when Statisticians Study Gun Control.
https://funshoot.substack.com/p/the-crime-spike-is-no-mystery
Combat Readiness via Surprise Matches
January 12, 2023
Combat Readiness via Surprise Matches. Learn from Soldiers discussing the effect competitive shooting and surprise matches have on training and combat readiness.
Statisticians Study Gun Control
January 10, 2023
Anti-gun statisticians objectively study the data of gun control policy and report the results. Here are the results of three independent studies. Click to learn what they found
Old West Marksmanship
January 3, 2023
Despite popular myth, not everyone in possession of a firearm in the various American Western territories during the 19th century was an expert marksman. Just as today, many gun owners are novice marksmen and gun handlers. With greater access to information in the form of organized shooting events and competitions, and published educational resources such as books, videos, and other outlets, gun owners have more opportunities to learn than ever before. Contrast this to a person traveling along the frontier with no access to shooting clubs, libraries or book stores, or the Internet.
Marksmanship in the Old West with free historical book download, “How I Became a Crack Shot”. Click to read.
https://funshoot.substack.com/p/old-west-marksmanship

Congress adds new weapon to AWB list
December 23, 2022
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In a late session, Congress voted to expand the reach of H.R. 1808 (Assault Weapons Ban).
News video:
Article with full details:
https://funshoot.substack.com/p/congress-moves-to-ban-terror-weapon