Thank you for coming by The Everyday Marksman. This site and its community are a labor of love. I hope you stick around for a while, and maybe even join us.
-Matt
On Tactical Timmy, Boogaloo Bob, and Other Notable Characters
This podcast episode introduces you to four recurring gun culture characters I might mention from time to time: Tactical Timmy, Boogaloo Bob, Fuddy Fred, and Sheepdog Shane. Try not to take my irreverence too seriously on this one. We all have some of these characters inside of us, and I'm just giving them names so that we can bring the stereotypes to light and talk about it.
The Marksman’s Path
Today I want to talk a little about something I call The Marksman’s Path. No, I’m not referring to myself. One of the stated goals of this website is to build a better kind of citizen. I wanted to take a moment to discuss what that looks like. So settle in, press play, and let’s get to it.
The Biggest Mistake We Make with Buying Gear
The hard truth is that most of us in the shooting world have a poor mindset when it comes to how we buy gear. We prioritize the weapon's capability over our own and then sacrifice our time and training as a result. We need to stop that.
You Can’t Reach Mastery Without Conflict
Today we're talking about mindset. Too many people have a bias towards the status quo, and it's actively holding them back from reaching their goals. It's not entirely their fault, though, because there's a lot of systems trying to maintain that status quo.
Now Hear This: Jack Donovan on the Joy of Strength
This is a podcast episode from Jack Donovan's Start the World. It's a short listen at 10 minutes, but it's totally worth it for the gut check on your fitness habits.
Stacking Tolerances: How Little Gaps Lead to Big Performance Problems
We're getting philosophical for a bit. I'm filing this under the "Mindset" category because it has broad implications across many areas of life beyond just shooting, competition, or defense. In fact, I think this is one of the biggest cultural issues I see among gun owners in general.
On Profile, Perception, and Deterrence
Perception matters. This article is a discussion about navigating a continuum between "day to day" and "war is imminent" when it comes to the appearance of preparedness.
The Martial Art of Marksmanship: It’s Not Bullshido
I don’t think many people bat an eye when they see someone practicing archery, fencing, or traditional forms of martial arts. We should be portraying marksmanship and the shooting sports in the same way.
Book Review: Total Resistance – A Layman’s Guide to Guerilla Warfare
I collect manuals and books dealing with the Cold War era. Today, I want to take a closer look at one of those books. I find this particular one relevant to the topics of community defense and working with a team to provide security.
Book Review: The Modern Day Gunslinger
This is a review of Don Mann’s book, The Modern Day Gunslinger: The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual.
Now Hear This: Trauma and Resilience
Every once and while, you see, hear, or read something that you just stop and can't help but nod along with. That happened to me recently while listening to the Fieldcraft Survival podcast. Mike and Kurt put out a lot of great content, but this one definitely stuck with me.
Mastery and the Long Plod to Greatness
If we are to truly embark on a journey of mastery in any given area of our lives, then we must dedicate ourselves to the enjoyment of that journey for the sake of taking it. It’s not about the end goal.