John demonstrates Retention Training with a laser training pistol.

We are diving into a new series beginning this week! Let's talk about Retention Shooting over the next month: Knowing when it's appropriate, train it appropriately, and know when it is not appropriate. You can't miss fast enough to save your life!

Diving deeper into Retention this week as we discuss the pros and cons.

Working on adding another tool to your toolbox this week as we work through how to control the jam of your firearm.

We've gone through Retention Training Drill 1, now it's time to practice Drill 2. Follow along and let me know when you give this drill a try!

Retention Live Fire Drill 1. Are you following along and practicing these retention drills?

John "Shrek" McPhee kicks off our Retention Series with the first drill designed to build your foundation in retention skills. Watch as John demonstrates key techniques to help you maintain control and effectiveness in close-quarters situations. This drill is essential for anyone looking to enhan...

Get ready to dive deep into practical training with John "Shrek" McPhee! This week, John introduces the Retention Drills we'll be working on throughout our Retention Series. Say goodbye to flashy Instagram moves and hello to smart, effective training that anyone can apply. Whether you're a beginn...

Which would you draw first: The gun or the the knife?

In a world filled with quick tips and flashy online content, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters—experience and practical training. In this video, John "Shrek" McPhee draws on his extensive time training in the dojo to share valuable insights on retention training. Forget the internet ...

Retention may be a rare occurrence—happening 1% or less of the time—but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be prepared for it. In this video, John "Shrek" McPhee breaks down the essentials of retention training and how to incorporate it into your daily practice. Learn the importance of mastering your...

John walks us through the why and how a Controlled Jam is an important technique to Retention Training.

Continue to train along with us as John walks us through the specifics of Retention Drill 2.