{"id":679,"date":"2023-01-01T20:36:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T20:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=679"},"modified":"2023-01-01T20:36:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-01T20:36:23","slug":"the-armory-life-goes-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=679","title":{"rendered":"The Armory Life Goes \u201cLockdown\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/784853082?h=c62300389c&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/jeremy-tremp\/\">Jeremy Tremp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">A<\/span>s I walked through Buz Mills\u2019 private residence with a Jack and Coke in my hand, I reflected on how I came to be here, and the vast history of this legendary facility, Gunsite.<\/p>\n<p>Gunsite Academy, located in Paulden, Arizona, was founded in 1976 by Lt. Col. Col Jeff Cooper. The school was then known as The American Pistol Institute, or API. Before founding the API, Cooper had traveled the world teaching \u201cThe Modern Technique\u201d to high level security teams and individuals. It was commonly known then and now as \u201cGunsite.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38226\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-review-800x471.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-review-400x236.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-review-768x453.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-review-600x354.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jeremy Tremp recently represented\u00a0<em>The Armory Life\u00a0<\/em>at the Lockdown event at Gunsite. Participants had a chance to use some exciting new gear at this premier training\u00a0facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe Modern Technique\u201d is a method of using a handgun for self-defense that was developed by Cooper himself. The method employs a two-handed grip that brings the pistol to eye level so that the sights may be used to aim at the target, which garnered far greater results than earlier forms of defensive handgun shooting. The Modern Technique is based on Jack Weaver\u2019s stance and method of shooting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38227\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo.jpg\" alt=\"gunsite logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-logo-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gunsite began life as Jeff Cooper\u2019s American Pistol Institute. Buz Mills purchased it in 1999 and named it Gunsite\u00a0Academy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prior to the founding of the API, there were no facilities training large groups of people defensive handgun skills. Jeff Cooper\u2019s vision of a one-stop-shop for all types of firearms training is a lofty goal, even more so back in the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s. Looking to diversify beyond pistol instruction, Cooper later developed similar training doctrines\u00a0employing The Modern Technique\u00a0for long guns\u00a0and more, and for this reason, changed the name to Gunsite Training Center.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38228\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-800x470.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-400x235.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-768x451.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-600x353.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center.jpg\" alt=\"gunsite training center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-800x470.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-400x235.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/gunsite-training-center-600x353.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While Gunsite is an important part of American history, its best days are not in the past. The training center provides exceptional firearms education to citizens from all over the\u00a0country.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 1999, Buz Mills purchased the school and named it Gunsite Academy. Buz was a graduate of the original Gunsite Training Center and believed the school should embrace its roots with much of Cooper\u2019s training methods. Cooper took part in the instruction of the classes until his retirement in 2003.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38229\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-800x493.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-400x247.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-768x473.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-600x370.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range.jpg\" alt=\"shooting range\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-800x493.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-400x247.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shooting-range-600x370.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gunsite has a number of outdoor and indoor ranges designed to teach shooters techniques with handguns, rifles and\u00a0shotguns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gunsite is one of the largest private firearms training centers in the world. With over 3,000 acres and numerous ranges as well as indoor and outdoor simulators, Gunsite has a lot to offer anyone looking to further their shooting skills.<\/p>\n<h2>SecureWall: Locking It Down<\/h2>\n<p>I recently had the privilege of attending an event at Gunsite Academy for a product release from Lockdown, an exciting brand that is offering an innovative new product called \u201cSecureWall\u201d. For those who not familiar with this system, it allows you to customize any wall into a dedicated firearm\/gear display with SecureWall panels.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38230\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-800x465.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-400x232.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-768x446.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-600x348.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall.jpg\" alt=\"lockdown securewall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-800x465.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-400x232.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lockdown-securewall-600x348.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The SecureWall panels from Lockdown give shooters an excellent method for organizing their shooting\u00a0gear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The event brought together a selection of writers and industry creators to take place in a three-day-long 3-Gun event while learning about the new SecureWall products. We got the entire Gunsite experience with pistol, rifle and shotgun, ending with a happy hour at Buz Mills\u2019 private residence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38231\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-768x513.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-600x401.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite.jpg\" alt=\"targets at gunsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/targets-at-gunsite-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During the Gunsite event, attendees were able to train with Springfield Armory products such as SAINT\u00a0rifles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the first day, we received some classroom time to go through the products from Lockdown, which I will be using to build out a really cool vault room for myself. But more on that later. After lunchtime, we got our hands on pistols to work some drills on paper and confirm zero. My pistol was an <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wringing-out-the-xd-m-elite-tactical-osp\/\"><span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite Tactical OSP 9mm<\/a> with a Crimson Trace RAD red dot. I have about 3,000 rounds through my personal <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite, so I was right at home behind this pistol.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38232\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-800x508.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-400x254.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-768x488.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-600x381.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite.jpg\" alt=\"springfield armory xd-m elite 9mm at gunsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-800x508.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-400x254.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/springfield-armory-xd-m-elite-9mm-at-gunsite-600x381.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author shot the Springfield <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite Tactical OSP with a Crimson Trace red dot\u00a0optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/crimson-trace-rad-micro-pro-green-dot-review\/\">Crimson Trace RAD<\/a> was easy to zero, the glass was clean without any tint, and the window was large enough for quick, accurate shooting. I\u2019m looking forward to getting some more time behind the RAD to formulate a more thorough opinion, but initial impressions were very positive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38233\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-800x482.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-400x241.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-768x462.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-600x361.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds.jpg\" alt=\"crimson trace rds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-800x482.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-400x241.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crimson-trace-rds-600x361.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Famously known for its laser sights, Crimson Trace also offers optics like the RAD which is a reflex sight that works great on defensive\u00a0pistols.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After we zeroed the pistols, we worked on the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/are-you-ready-for-el-presidente\/\">\u201cEl Presidente\u201d pistol drill<\/a>. Standing 10 yards away, we engaged three small steel targets, firing two shots into the center of each target, reloading and then engaging each target with an additional two shots. We then moved to an indoor shoot house and worked on clearing rooms with \u201cshoot\u201d and \u201cno shoot\u201d targets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38234\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-800x477.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-400x239.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-768x458.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-600x358.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting.jpg\" alt=\"timed pistol shooting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-800x477.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-400x239.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/timed-pistol-shooting-600x358.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here the author is pushed to improve both accuracy and speed under the pressure of a shot\u00a0timer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was a unique experience going through a live-fire shoot house with a great deal of freedom, and instruction when we needed or requested it. We ended the day with an outdoor simulator, walking a trail engaging small hidden targets with two rounds each out to 20 yards. The instructor walking with us was very helpful and encouraging, getting us in the right mindset to achieve success on the course of fire.<\/p>\n<h2>Pushing\u00a0Forward\u00a0with the Victor<\/h2>\n<p>On our second day, we were given <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/review-is-the-saint-victor-duty-grade\/\">SAINT Victor rifles<\/a> with Crimson Trace Hardline <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/lpvo-vs-red-dot\/\">LPVO optics<\/a>. There was a mixture of 1-6X, <span class=\"nowrap\">1-8X<\/span> and <span class=\"nowrap\">1-10X<\/span> variants. I ended up with a <span class=\"nowrap\">1-8X<\/span> in Mils, which was perfect for me. These are <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/whats-first-vs-second-focal-plane\/\">second focal plane scopes<\/a>. We worked on paper confirming our zeroes and then traveled to a field with steel targets from 50 out to 200 yards. There were five stations, and at each station, you could choose a different shooting position while you engaged each target.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38235\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-800x476.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-400x238.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-768x457.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-600x357.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope.jpg\" alt=\"saint equipped with crimson trace scope\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-800x476.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-400x238.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/saint-equipped-with-crimson-trace-scope-600x357.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In addition to red dot sights, Crimson Trace manufactures variable power scopes like the <span class=\"nowrap\">1-8X<\/span> Hardline shown\u00a0above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The optic and rifle performed flawlessly, allowing me to easily discern targets at distance with generous eye relief and a simple, effective illuminated reticle. The combination of the lightweight rifle and the smooth magnification ring made shooting the course a lot of fun. The instructors ran with us and called our hits, giving clear instruction and encouragement throughout the course of fire.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38236\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-800x465.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-400x232.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-768x446.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-600x348.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite.jpg\" alt=\"woman shooting springfield armory saint rifle at gunsite\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-800x465.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-400x232.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/woman-shooting-springfield-armory-saint-rifle-at-gunsite-600x348.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When paired with a quality rifle like the SAINT Victor, shooters can get accurate rounds on target with the Hardline\u00a0scopes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the final day, a storm blew in and we had the pleasure of shooting and loading shotguns in the blistering 38 degrees with snow and sleet. Suffice it to say, we didn\u2019t spend a ton of time on that range.<\/p>\n<h2>Worthy Efforts<\/h2>\n<p>We returned to the classroom for some lunch and then we ended the day at Buz Mill\u2019s personal residence sharing stories and drinks with the staff and students. The staff at Gunsite are salt of the earth people who care deeply about instruction and defending our freedoms through exercising our rights. We also got a tour of a Gunsite vault that had been built out by Lockdown utilizing their SecureWall panels. It gave me vault room envy; I can\u2019t wait to finish mine out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38237\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo.jpg\" alt=\"trueshot ammo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trueshot-ammo-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">True Shot Gun Club helped make the event possible by delivering ammo for the attendees to\u00a0use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All our ammo for the event was provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/trueshotgunclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">True Shot Gun Club<\/a>, and we ended the event with a custom SKB case filled with the firearms that we used during the three-day event. It was a trip to remember, getting to experience Gunsite, meeting new friends, using new and exciting gear, as well as being a part of the Gunsite story.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-38238\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot.jpg\" alt=\"bag of ammo from trueshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bag-of-ammo-from-trueshot-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This bag of 9mm ammo from True Shot Gun Club helped to keep the author\u2019s <span class=\"nowrap\">XD-M<\/span> Elite up and\u00a0running.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I look forward to future opportunities and classes at Gunsite, honing my skills and learning to be a better firearms advocate and owner.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in and discuss this article and much more!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/13709\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.lockdown.com\/securewalls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/product-lockdown-securewall.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/product-lockdown-securewall.jpg\" alt=\"Lockdown SecureWall\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Lockdown <span>SecureWall<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-xdm \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/xd-series-handguns\/xd-m-elite-handguns\/xd-m-elite-45-osp-threaded-9mm-handgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-9mm\">9<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 90%; 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