Daniel Defense

Do you want to improve your shooting skills? Whether you’re a novice shooter just trying to be more accurate or an experienced shooter looking to take the next step, these drills will put your skills to the test at your next range day. Grab your PCC 9MM , set up your targets, wait for the shot timer, and get ready to test your speed, accuracy, and basic mechanics. PCC 9MM The DOPE Drill The DOPE Drill takes the popular Bill Drill to the next level. It can help you calculate your “hit factor,” combining speed and accuracy, which are two things every marksman could improve upon. Start by marking every 5 yards between 5 and 25 from the target. Start at the 5-yard mark and hit the A zone of an IPSC target at the beep. A-zone hits are worth 5 points, C is 3, and D is 1. Miss and lose 10 points. After the first shot, record your time and repeat at each 5-yard mark. Add up your times and points, divide by the total time, and you have your hit factor. 1-Reload-1 This next dril...

Buying a new rifle or handgun can be a momentous occasion. Even the process before you take ownership can be rewarding. You get to research different options in-store and online, chat with your favorite gun shop owner and your range buddies, and, eventually, make your selection. But before we get that far, how do you know when it’s time to add a new firearm to your gun safe? There’s no right or wrong time to pick up a new gun, but there are clues that serve as signs it’s time to bring a new gun into the picture. It could be as simple as wanting to add a striker fired 1911 style pistol to your safe simply because you don’t have one. But what other signs should you look for? Your Friends Recently Picked Up New Firearms That old saying “keeping up with the Joneses” is absolutely part of the gun enthusiast’s life. When your friends pick up a new gun, it can be a great opportunity to pick one up yourself. It doesn’t mean you’ll pick up a new firearm every time they get a new...

It’s the start of a new year and the perfect time to revisit one of the most important topics related to gun ownership: keeping firearms safe and secure. Why talk about keeping guns safe and secure now? Over the holiday season, many folks may have purchased or received a new firearm. Some folks may be new to gun ownership, too. Plus, it never hurts to have a refresher course! These tips apply to all firearms, from striker fired 1911 style handguns to MK12 rifles and others. The Gun Safe Gun cabinets used to be a more common gun storage option. These cabinets are typically made of wood with glass doors. The glass may even be etched with ducks or deer. They’re great for displaying your favorite firearms, but lack basic safety. Even with locks, gun cabinets are simply not the most secure option. When safety and security are a priority, as they should be in any case, gun safes are the superior option. There are all kinds of safes on the market. You can find safes ideal for rifles, li...

The pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) has been gaining more attention in the firearm community lately. It’s not a new development in firearms, but it offers versatility and other perks, which is why gun enthusiasts and new shooters alike gravitate to it. There are a variety of PCCs on the market, including 22LR, 380, and 10MM, to name a few. However, a lot of people are turning their attention to the PCC 9MM as it fits the “best of both worlds” philosophy. PCC 9MM But the question is, why should you add a PCC 9MM to your gun safe? What does it do differently than a pistol, or even an AR15 rifle, for that matter? Here are a few reasons why it might make sense for you to add a PCC 9MM to your gun safe. The PCC 9MM Feels Familiar Whether you’re new to firearms or have been around them for years, a PCC 9MM is an intuitive firearm. It’s the kind of firearm you can pick up and get a feel for fairly quickly.  It’s also familiar to those who regularly shoot AR-style rifles since ...