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The new year is here! New Year’s resolutions are great for self-improvement and personal goals, and they can extend into hobbies too. As such, we have a few shooting goals to keep in mind for the new year! Learn to Clean Your Gun When is the last time you cleaned and...

When it comes to choosing the perfect concealed carry firearm, many people choose to believe that smaller is better. While a small firearm certainly lends itself to easier concealment, don’t fall into the trap of thinking the smallest possible pistol is always the...

After receiving your CCW permit, you’ll have to make decisions about your holster, belt, and every day carry pistol. At some point, you will also have to make the call whether to carry an extra magazine along with you. There are multiple viewpoints on this choice, so...

Concealed carrying doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or difficult. While its normal to feel a little uncomfortable as you get used to carrying a gun, this feeling should subside the more you carry. If it doesn’t, and you constantly feel discomfort as you go throughout...

While most break-ins occur between 10am and 3pm, it’s important to keep in mind that they can happen at any time, and it’s important to be prepared. With that in mind, we recommend taking the time to select a flashlight configuration and practice with it in case a...

While two-handed shooting may be the preferable option, it won’t always be available to you in dangerous situations. One-handed shooting takes time and practice to perfect, but it’s a highly valuable skill to have. You never know when you will need it, and it’s always...

Firearms are built to last. However, like most things, they need to be maintained. If you drive your car 20 or 30 miles every day, eventually you’re going to need to wash it, get an oil change and check on its overall performance. At Soteria Training Academy, we...

It’s fair to say that throughout your firearms training, you’ll be using a good amount of ammo. However, there may be times when you need to scale back on how much you’re purchasing. Plus, while it’s possible to stock up on ammunition in advance, it’s difficult to...

When we approached the topic of concealed carry pistols, it was quite simple to compile a list of recommended firearms based on specific features any concealed carrier can benefit from. The same cannot be said for holsters, which have a large variety of brands,...

When searching for the perfect gun belt, you may be wondering what specific features you should be on the lookout for. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking any gun belt will do, but the choice you make is imperative to holding, securing and drawing your...