Victory Arms, LLC
@victoryarmsmn.bsky.social
Firearm Educator, Physical Security Consultant, Former FFL, Forever Student.
It can also be a shit show -- but again, you won't engage with a learning experience if you don't get out there and experience all the things on offer.
And just like your real personal life; just stay away from Uncle Mike - those are 15$ for a reason...
And just like your real personal life; just stay away from Uncle Mike - those are 15$ for a reason...
January 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It can also be a shit show -- but again, you won't engage with a learning experience if you don't get out there and experience all the things on offer.
And just like your real personal life; just stay away from Uncle Mike - those are 15$ for a reason...
And just like your real personal life; just stay away from Uncle Mike - those are 15$ for a reason...
I also do something frowned upon and tell people to try different holsters before settling back on a good, well-rounded product.
Personally? I like AlienGear for beginner equipment.
(Boo, hiss - shut up. When you also have a Rubbermaid tote full of random holsters come back and criticize.)
Personally? I like AlienGear for beginner equipment.
(Boo, hiss - shut up. When you also have a Rubbermaid tote full of random holsters come back and criticize.)
January 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I also do something frowned upon and tell people to try different holsters before settling back on a good, well-rounded product.
Personally? I like AlienGear for beginner equipment.
(Boo, hiss - shut up. When you also have a Rubbermaid tote full of random holsters come back and criticize.)
Personally? I like AlienGear for beginner equipment.
(Boo, hiss - shut up. When you also have a Rubbermaid tote full of random holsters come back and criticize.)
And don't even get me started on off-body carry...
Ladies, there's options - even for folks in yoga pants. Don't just throw that thing in your bag and hope it stays there.
There's a cool company called PHLster... Give em a look.
Or get a Sticky holster and then come back here for that name again.
Ladies, there's options - even for folks in yoga pants. Don't just throw that thing in your bag and hope it stays there.
There's a cool company called PHLster... Give em a look.
Or get a Sticky holster and then come back here for that name again.
January 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
And don't even get me started on off-body carry...
Ladies, there's options - even for folks in yoga pants. Don't just throw that thing in your bag and hope it stays there.
There's a cool company called PHLster... Give em a look.
Or get a Sticky holster and then come back here for that name again.
Ladies, there's options - even for folks in yoga pants. Don't just throw that thing in your bag and hope it stays there.
There's a cool company called PHLster... Give em a look.
Or get a Sticky holster and then come back here for that name again.
While "constitutional carry" is all well, good and cool - that doesn't mean that it's the most ideal way to go about carrying.
Sure, half the states say it's fine - but you have to worry about ease of access, reaching for some top-shelf cereal and your shirt coming back down OVER the gun, etc...
Sure, half the states say it's fine - but you have to worry about ease of access, reaching for some top-shelf cereal and your shirt coming back down OVER the gun, etc...
January 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
While "constitutional carry" is all well, good and cool - that doesn't mean that it's the most ideal way to go about carrying.
Sure, half the states say it's fine - but you have to worry about ease of access, reaching for some top-shelf cereal and your shirt coming back down OVER the gun, etc...
Sure, half the states say it's fine - but you have to worry about ease of access, reaching for some top-shelf cereal and your shirt coming back down OVER the gun, etc...
I am what is known as a "gateway instructor" - for every one of me, there are a thousand and two instructors where their funnels are the inverse because there are plenty of folks that want to do the flashy, hype beast gun running plop.
I keep my training based on what is most practical and useful.
I keep my training based on what is most practical and useful.
January 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I am what is known as a "gateway instructor" - for every one of me, there are a thousand and two instructors where their funnels are the inverse because there are plenty of folks that want to do the flashy, hype beast gun running plop.
I keep my training based on what is most practical and useful.
I keep my training based on what is most practical and useful.
People are sometimes surprised that a couple dollars at the hardware store can make a big difference right out the gate without even considering the reinforcement plates from Home Depot or thicker hinges.
Reinforced doors themselves are a little more expensive, but very preferable to the standard.
Reinforced doors themselves are a little more expensive, but very preferable to the standard.
December 30, 2024 at 4:45 PM
People are sometimes surprised that a couple dollars at the hardware store can make a big difference right out the gate without even considering the reinforcement plates from Home Depot or thicker hinges.
Reinforced doors themselves are a little more expensive, but very preferable to the standard.
Reinforced doors themselves are a little more expensive, but very preferable to the standard.
Simple layout choices can make a huge difference when it comes to a couple extra seconds you might need for your safety.
A simple rearranging of the furniture can be a huge help when it comes to creating a defensive plan for home invasions.
External AND internal aspects should be assessed.
A simple rearranging of the furniture can be a huge help when it comes to creating a defensive plan for home invasions.
External AND internal aspects should be assessed.
December 30, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Simple layout choices can make a huge difference when it comes to a couple extra seconds you might need for your safety.
A simple rearranging of the furniture can be a huge help when it comes to creating a defensive plan for home invasions.
External AND internal aspects should be assessed.
A simple rearranging of the furniture can be a huge help when it comes to creating a defensive plan for home invasions.
External AND internal aspects should be assessed.
I love making courses, and then subsequently scrapping them to rework them because it just doesn't flow like I want it to.
I'm now on v3 of my Pistols 101 - soon with video. Maybe. I have a GoPro for a reason. My problem is not just space to do crap, but then not liking what I record.
Tis a curse.
I'm now on v3 of my Pistols 101 - soon with video. Maybe. I have a GoPro for a reason. My problem is not just space to do crap, but then not liking what I record.
Tis a curse.
December 25, 2024 at 3:37 AM
I love making courses, and then subsequently scrapping them to rework them because it just doesn't flow like I want it to.
I'm now on v3 of my Pistols 101 - soon with video. Maybe. I have a GoPro for a reason. My problem is not just space to do crap, but then not liking what I record.
Tis a curse.
I'm now on v3 of my Pistols 101 - soon with video. Maybe. I have a GoPro for a reason. My problem is not just space to do crap, but then not liking what I record.
Tis a curse.
I'm not an expert, but I've been studying from some of the big minds when it comes to neuroplasticity and firearm training.
A lot of others are catching onto this program because it's still relatively new to the scene, but it's proven a simple but effective method.
A lot of others are catching onto this program because it's still relatively new to the scene, but it's proven a simple but effective method.
December 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM
I'm not an expert, but I've been studying from some of the big minds when it comes to neuroplasticity and firearm training.
A lot of others are catching onto this program because it's still relatively new to the scene, but it's proven a simple but effective method.
A lot of others are catching onto this program because it's still relatively new to the scene, but it's proven a simple but effective method.
Neurons create pathways the more you do something - do something incorrectly 50 different times and you are going to have a mess of connections that aren't helpful.
But do something the right way 50 times builds a single, consolidated bridge which takes less time for the brain to follow.
But do something the right way 50 times builds a single, consolidated bridge which takes less time for the brain to follow.
December 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Neurons create pathways the more you do something - do something incorrectly 50 different times and you are going to have a mess of connections that aren't helpful.
But do something the right way 50 times builds a single, consolidated bridge which takes less time for the brain to follow.
But do something the right way 50 times builds a single, consolidated bridge which takes less time for the brain to follow.
Ok, so what's the deal with how I teach? Simple answer is that I take into account how the brain receives, filters, and stores information.
I then take primed information and rotate that into the subsequent information - think of the interleaving training concept.
I then take primed information and rotate that into the subsequent information - think of the interleaving training concept.
December 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Ok, so what's the deal with how I teach? Simple answer is that I take into account how the brain receives, filters, and stores information.
I then take primed information and rotate that into the subsequent information - think of the interleaving training concept.
I then take primed information and rotate that into the subsequent information - think of the interleaving training concept.
Pincus...
Where do I start...
So, I've studied his work; if you've done anything USCCA related that entire system is Pincus-Lite.
My gripe with him is he openly hosted a 3D printed gun competition, gave VICE the tools and advice to make their own and then invited every LEO in a tri-state area--
Where do I start...
So, I've studied his work; if you've done anything USCCA related that entire system is Pincus-Lite.
My gripe with him is he openly hosted a 3D printed gun competition, gave VICE the tools and advice to make their own and then invited every LEO in a tri-state area--
December 16, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Pincus...
Where do I start...
So, I've studied his work; if you've done anything USCCA related that entire system is Pincus-Lite.
My gripe with him is he openly hosted a 3D printed gun competition, gave VICE the tools and advice to make their own and then invited every LEO in a tri-state area--
Where do I start...
So, I've studied his work; if you've done anything USCCA related that entire system is Pincus-Lite.
My gripe with him is he openly hosted a 3D printed gun competition, gave VICE the tools and advice to make their own and then invited every LEO in a tri-state area--
And their app is a little goofy sometimes, but it's all built in-house. The courses are video-led instructionals that are yours forever to refer back to.
They are well worth the (very low) cost for the information alone. The scenario based modules are also great to provide visuals versus just words.
They are well worth the (very low) cost for the information alone. The scenario based modules are also great to provide visuals versus just words.
December 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
And their app is a little goofy sometimes, but it's all built in-house. The courses are video-led instructionals that are yours forever to refer back to.
They are well worth the (very low) cost for the information alone. The scenario based modules are also great to provide visuals versus just words.
They are well worth the (very low) cost for the information alone. The scenario based modules are also great to provide visuals versus just words.
Remember kids - just because MN says you can smoke a bowl at your leisure doesn't mean the government actually allows it.
Especially when it comes to self-defense.
Not only is weed still a felony controlled substance, but at the bare ass minimum it will be evidence against you in a court of law.
Especially when it comes to self-defense.
Not only is weed still a felony controlled substance, but at the bare ass minimum it will be evidence against you in a court of law.
December 12, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Remember kids - just because MN says you can smoke a bowl at your leisure doesn't mean the government actually allows it.
Especially when it comes to self-defense.
Not only is weed still a felony controlled substance, but at the bare ass minimum it will be evidence against you in a court of law.
Especially when it comes to self-defense.
Not only is weed still a felony controlled substance, but at the bare ass minimum it will be evidence against you in a court of law.
There is a lot of info that can be slapped on your car - and the folks that can glean the right info from that are all too happy that you broadcast the info to the world.
I've done it as a social experiment with students on occasion as a quick tip and I'm about 70% correct off the cuff.
I've done it as a social experiment with students on occasion as a quick tip and I'm about 70% correct off the cuff.
December 12, 2024 at 2:02 PM
There is a lot of info that can be slapped on your car - and the folks that can glean the right info from that are all too happy that you broadcast the info to the world.
I've done it as a social experiment with students on occasion as a quick tip and I'm about 70% correct off the cuff.
I've done it as a social experiment with students on occasion as a quick tip and I'm about 70% correct off the cuff.
Question #4: What is this going to cost me?
A red flag is if they say it's going to take a lot of classes and a lot of money.
Most coursework is in the block method by merit of how the industry is set up.
If they don't do a mesocycle/microcycle approach (think mall dojo training sessions) - run.
A red flag is if they say it's going to take a lot of classes and a lot of money.
Most coursework is in the block method by merit of how the industry is set up.
If they don't do a mesocycle/microcycle approach (think mall dojo training sessions) - run.
December 11, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Question #4: What is this going to cost me?
A red flag is if they say it's going to take a lot of classes and a lot of money.
Most coursework is in the block method by merit of how the industry is set up.
If they don't do a mesocycle/microcycle approach (think mall dojo training sessions) - run.
A red flag is if they say it's going to take a lot of classes and a lot of money.
Most coursework is in the block method by merit of how the industry is set up.
If they don't do a mesocycle/microcycle approach (think mall dojo training sessions) - run.
Once you get a basic class out of the way and get a grasp of what all is going into owning a firearm at a high level - get something to store the damn thing in!
A 20$ Plano case and a dollar store padlock solves the trouble of "immediate access by unauthorized persons" but won't prevent theft.
A 20$ Plano case and a dollar store padlock solves the trouble of "immediate access by unauthorized persons" but won't prevent theft.
December 11, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Once you get a basic class out of the way and get a grasp of what all is going into owning a firearm at a high level - get something to store the damn thing in!
A 20$ Plano case and a dollar store padlock solves the trouble of "immediate access by unauthorized persons" but won't prevent theft.
A 20$ Plano case and a dollar store padlock solves the trouble of "immediate access by unauthorized persons" but won't prevent theft.
Question #3: What's the Instructors background pertaining to actually teaching?
There's a cool concept called #AdultLearningMethod that needs to be understood by anyone looking to provide valuable instruction versus just reading from a PowerPoint slide deck.
How do they adapt to others needs?
There's a cool concept called #AdultLearningMethod that needs to be understood by anyone looking to provide valuable instruction versus just reading from a PowerPoint slide deck.
How do they adapt to others needs?
December 11, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Question #3: What's the Instructors background pertaining to actually teaching?
There's a cool concept called #AdultLearningMethod that needs to be understood by anyone looking to provide valuable instruction versus just reading from a PowerPoint slide deck.
How do they adapt to others needs?
There's a cool concept called #AdultLearningMethod that needs to be understood by anyone looking to provide valuable instruction versus just reading from a PowerPoint slide deck.
How do they adapt to others needs?
Question #2: What are class sizes like?
Being a contract instructor a while, I can tell you a lot of the big box outlets typically have outfits that cram as many people into a room as possible to maximize profits. (We love Groupon.)
Typically you won't get any real hands-on when it's 30-1 ratio.
Being a contract instructor a while, I can tell you a lot of the big box outlets typically have outfits that cram as many people into a room as possible to maximize profits. (We love Groupon.)
Typically you won't get any real hands-on when it's 30-1 ratio.
December 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Question #2: What are class sizes like?
Being a contract instructor a while, I can tell you a lot of the big box outlets typically have outfits that cram as many people into a room as possible to maximize profits. (We love Groupon.)
Typically you won't get any real hands-on when it's 30-1 ratio.
Being a contract instructor a while, I can tell you a lot of the big box outlets typically have outfits that cram as many people into a room as possible to maximize profits. (We love Groupon.)
Typically you won't get any real hands-on when it's 30-1 ratio.
Question #1: What is the Instructor level of experience as an Instructor?
Seems silly, but as someone who started dewy-eyed with nothing but an NRA Pistol Cert under his belt, it's a huge red flag if all they've ever done is a simple instructor-in-a-box course.
Seems silly, but as someone who started dewy-eyed with nothing but an NRA Pistol Cert under his belt, it's a huge red flag if all they've ever done is a simple instructor-in-a-box course.
December 11, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Question #1: What is the Instructor level of experience as an Instructor?
Seems silly, but as someone who started dewy-eyed with nothing but an NRA Pistol Cert under his belt, it's a huge red flag if all they've ever done is a simple instructor-in-a-box course.
Seems silly, but as someone who started dewy-eyed with nothing but an NRA Pistol Cert under his belt, it's a huge red flag if all they've ever done is a simple instructor-in-a-box course.
First things first - once you come into possession of one - go take a class just to get acclimated with a lot of the information out there at a base level.
Flipside, that in of itself is a pretty loaded ask because not every instructor is actually qualified to educate you.
Do some research first.
Flipside, that in of itself is a pretty loaded ask because not every instructor is actually qualified to educate you.
Do some research first.
December 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM
First things first - once you come into possession of one - go take a class just to get acclimated with a lot of the information out there at a base level.
Flipside, that in of itself is a pretty loaded ask because not every instructor is actually qualified to educate you.
Do some research first.
Flipside, that in of itself is a pretty loaded ask because not every instructor is actually qualified to educate you.
Do some research first.
Hey y'all.
It's #December - and that means there's a non-zero chance folks are going to become new gun owners by merit of getting #gifted a new gun.
There's a lot that goes into new gun ownership, so stick with me (BS ate my entire draft during a call, so I have to recreate the whole write-up.)
It's #December - and that means there's a non-zero chance folks are going to become new gun owners by merit of getting #gifted a new gun.
There's a lot that goes into new gun ownership, so stick with me (BS ate my entire draft during a call, so I have to recreate the whole write-up.)
December 11, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Could I benefit from a dot? Maybe?
Most folks I see drilling a quarter inch grouping at 15yds all have dots.
Getting a better handle on recoil management is probably the more efficient deal.
I, personally, don't like using them because I don't know them well enough yet.
Most folks I see drilling a quarter inch grouping at 15yds all have dots.
Getting a better handle on recoil management is probably the more efficient deal.
I, personally, don't like using them because I don't know them well enough yet.
December 5, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Could I benefit from a dot? Maybe?
Most folks I see drilling a quarter inch grouping at 15yds all have dots.
Getting a better handle on recoil management is probably the more efficient deal.
I, personally, don't like using them because I don't know them well enough yet.
Most folks I see drilling a quarter inch grouping at 15yds all have dots.
Getting a better handle on recoil management is probably the more efficient deal.
I, personally, don't like using them because I don't know them well enough yet.
When I say "speed run" I was really just seeing how quickly I could get a couple sets of 5x5x1(5) done.
Speed = good, accuracy = could be better, get somewhere that lets you draw from holster = priceless.
Speed = good, accuracy = could be better, get somewhere that lets you draw from holster = priceless.
December 5, 2024 at 7:10 PM
When I say "speed run" I was really just seeing how quickly I could get a couple sets of 5x5x1(5) done.
Speed = good, accuracy = could be better, get somewhere that lets you draw from holster = priceless.
Speed = good, accuracy = could be better, get somewhere that lets you draw from holster = priceless.
My baseline?
Absolute piss at 15yds; maybe half inside the 5" circle trying to speed run low ready to FSoT (range doesn't allow holster draws.)
Definitely out of practice, but some would consider this "acceptable" because on a torso we still Gucci...
That's unacceptable.
'25 = more live fire.
Absolute piss at 15yds; maybe half inside the 5" circle trying to speed run low ready to FSoT (range doesn't allow holster draws.)
Definitely out of practice, but some would consider this "acceptable" because on a torso we still Gucci...
That's unacceptable.
'25 = more live fire.
December 5, 2024 at 6:55 PM
My baseline?
Absolute piss at 15yds; maybe half inside the 5" circle trying to speed run low ready to FSoT (range doesn't allow holster draws.)
Definitely out of practice, but some would consider this "acceptable" because on a torso we still Gucci...
That's unacceptable.
'25 = more live fire.
Absolute piss at 15yds; maybe half inside the 5" circle trying to speed run low ready to FSoT (range doesn't allow holster draws.)
Definitely out of practice, but some would consider this "acceptable" because on a torso we still Gucci...
That's unacceptable.
'25 = more live fire.