Recent Changes to Canadian Firearms Laws
Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor There has been a dizzying series of changes to the laws governing firearms use and possession in Canada, and it is easy to see why some people are struggling to keep up. There are more changes yet to...
The Importance of Vision
Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor When a baseball player is hitting well, he or she will say they are seeing the ball really well. When the goalie in hockey can see the puck clearly, they are very hard to score on. The rifle shooter...
Shooting Lessons and Getting Outside of your Comfort Zone
Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor It is amazing how seemingly insignificant actions can have such powerful consequences. I was in the chair at the Endodontist’s office, having a root canal performed, when the doctor mentioned to his...
Cadence in Shotgun Sports
Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor Cadence is a noun used to describe rhythm, beat or measure of events, particularly where there is a pattern or sequence. It is an important concept in music, many of the performing arts as...
The Need for Speed: The effect of cartridge velocity on target shooting
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor One does not have to spend a lot of time on the shotgun range or in the clubhouse to hear someone’s theories on the velocity of their shotgun cartridges. Not everyone puts a...
Muzzle Control
Author:  Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor The topic of muzzle control is something that comes up frequently – I believe that everyone knows that it is a fundamental element in firearms safety, and few would argue that pointing a firearm in an...
Getting through the COVID-19 doldrums…
Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor With winter finally winding down and relaxing its icy grip, many of us were eagerly anticipating a return to the clay target range. Those plans, however, were put on hold as the...
Driven Pheasant Shooting
Author: Andrew Harvison, Fellow of the UK: Association of Professional Shooting Instructors The history I am not sure if a lot of people stop to think how this form of shooting came about. The key to understanding the history of the sport was...
Timing
Timing of your mount and the release of the shot Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor This article is directed at the shooters who shoot from the low-gun position and mount the gun after seeing the target. In...
Pre-Shot Routine
Pre-Shot Routine Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor In the article Pre-Shot Planning, we discussed the concept and the benefits of planning your shots in advance. Properly done, you should be done your pre-shot...
Pre-Shot Planning
Pre-Shot Planning Author: Luther Cutts, Head Instructor (NSCA Level 3), Competitor As shooters progress and improve, most find that the actions they take before the call for the target have a significant impact on their success in breaking the target....
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