Shooting Blog – Good Guys With Guns – More Than Shooting Blog
Wolcome to the GGWG blog, the place where shooters and friends of the shooting community come together. At Good Guys With Guns, we believe firearms and training are important – but they’re only part of the journey. Here we talk about life, growth, and everything that makes us stronger, safer, and better prepared.
This shooting blog is not just about firearms; it’s about building a community.
As a dedicated shooting blog, we aim to provide valuable insights for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
What we write about on the GGWG blog
- Shooting and training tips – practical drills, safe gun handling, and ways to keep improving at the range.
- Firearms & gear advice – clear reviews, maintenance know-how, and easy-to-use guides.
- Health and fitness for shooters – strength, endurance, recovery, nutrition, and mental balance.
- Family and safety – protecting loved ones, home safety awareness, and everyday responsibility.
- Financial support & smart money habits – budgeting for gear and training, planning for stability.
- Personal growth & mindset – discipline, confidence, and focus in and out of training.
- Faith and values – the principles that keep our community united and grounded.
This is more than a shooting blog – it’s a platform for everyone who believes that being a responsible gun owner goes hand in hand with living a strong, healthy, and meaningful life.
Join us on this shooting blog journey to learn and grow together.
Our goal with this shooting blog is to inspire responsible gun ownership.
We welcome ideas for topics on our shooting blog.
What should we cover first? Share your ideas and let’s shape this space together.
Ace XR: Virtual Shooting Training in a New Dimension
Firearms training is evolving — and technology is leading that evolution. With virtual reality now capable of recreating full shooting environments, responsible shooters can refine skills without a single live round. Ace XR represents this new era: a bridge between safety, realism, and unlimited repetition for anyone serious about performance and responsibility. Table of Contents What is Ace XR? Watch Ace XR in Action Why Ace XR Is More Than a VR “Game” Advantages of Virtual Training with Ace XR Unlimited Repetitions [...]
Dry Fire Level 1: How to Start — Dry Fire Basics
This is Part 2 of our 4-part Dry Fire Training Series. In the Introduction, we explored why dry fire is the shooter’s secret weapon — a safe, simple way to train precision and discipline without firing a single round. Now it’s time to get hands-on. Level 1 is all about building your foundation: creating safe habits, setting up your training space, and starting with dry fire drills that actually make a difference. No fancy gear. No long sessions. Just consistency, focus, and [...]
Sport Shooting vs. Defensive Shooting – Key Differences
In our world, shooting is more than just hitting the target. Some of us train for sport and competition, chasing precision and speed. Others focus on defensive skills, where every drill has one goal – survival. Both paths share fundamentals but differ in mindset, priorities, and the environment we train for. Let’s take a closer look at what separates sport shooting from defensive shooting, and what we can learn from both. Purpose – Competition vs. Survival The why defines everything. Sport shooting [...]
Glock Discontinues Some of Its Most Popular Models
Glock Ges.m.b.H., known for its reliable polymer-framed pistols and the distinctive “Safe Action” system, has been a benchmark in the world of sidearms used by law enforcement and civilian shooters for decades. In October 2025, the firearms industry was taken by surprise by the announcement of a wide discontinuation of Generation 3, 4, and 5 models, as Glock discontinues some of its most popular models. This decision affects not only the U.S. market but also Europe — including Poland. As Glock discontinues [...]
Spend Time with Your Parents – A Story About Age, Time, and Meetings
When we talk about family, we often think: “there’s still time.” There’s always something else to do – work, chores, training, bills. Yet there’s one kind of math that should hit harder than any other. It’s the math of how much time we really have left with our parents. How Much Time Do We Really Have Together? Let’s say your parents are now 65 years old. The average life expectancy in most Western countries is about 78 years. That means, statistically, they [...]
Dry Fire Training – The Shooter’s Secret Weapon
Table of Contents Why Dry Fire Training Matters Safety First – Rules Before Training What Does Dry Fire Give Us? Dry Fire for Beginners – How to Start Common Myths About Dry Fire What Can We Train With DF? Common Mistakes in DF What’s Next – The Series Roadmap Conclusion Why Dry Fire Training Matters We all know the feeling: leaving the range with the thought that we could have shot better. The problem is that ammo is expensive, range time is [...]