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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.

Trigger Control: Building Cadence Through Consistency

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Trigger Control: Building Cadence Through Consistency

Effective shooting performance depends on more than isolated trigger control—it requires the ability to apply trigger control through consistent cadence. This article examines how repetition, efficient trigger movement, and structured drills build a smooth, repeatable firing process under speed.

Trigger Control: Minimizing Movement for Maximum Performance

Trigger Control: Minimizing Movement for Maximum Performance

Trigger control is a core shooting fundamental that directly impacts accuracy and consistency. Learn how proper trigger press and reset reduce movement and improve pistol performance.

Grip Part 2: Building Consistency Under Disruption

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.