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Nate Castillo

Nate Castillo is the founder and lead instructor of Valiance Firearms Training in Boise, Idaho. A 75th Ranger Regiment veteran, he delivers practical, real-world firearms training focused on protecting families, churches, and communities.

Driving the Gun with Your Eyes

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Driving the Gun with Your Eyes

In this article, we break down the three most common visual mistakes shooters make during transitions including the subtle issue of lingering eyes and explain how improving visual processing can increase speed and accuracy.

Trigger Control: Building Cadence Through Consistency

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Trigger Control: Building Cadence Through Consistency

Learn what trigger cadence is in pistol shooting and why smooth, continuous trigger control matters more than speed. Discover why the trap-and-release method can limit performance in practical shooting situations.

Trigger Control: Minimizing Movement for Maximum Performance

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Trigger Control: Minimizing Movement for Maximum Performance

Learn what trigger cadence is in pistol shooting and why smooth, continuous trigger control matters more than speed. Discover why the trap-and-release method can limit performance in practical shooting situations.

Grip Part 2: Building Consistency Under Disruption

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Grip Part 2: Building Consistency Under Disruption

Because the support hand is so critical to recoil management, it’s also the easiest thing to lose when the gun stops shooting.

Grip: The Foundation of a Flat-Shooting Pistol

Grip: The Foundation of a Flat-Shooting Pistol

Grip is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—fundamentals in pistol shooting. This article breaks down how proper grip mechanics create a flat-shooting pistol, why the support hand does the real work, and how focused reps build consistency shot after shot.