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“How can I best train when ammo is so expensive and hard to find?” I get this question way too often, and sadly it is a reality today. Remembering that the majority of my time training has been in resource constrained government organizations, this isn’t really anything new to me.  I took a moment to jot down some of my favorite tips and tricks related to dry firing that I use to allow training either without ammo or to conserve it while training.  Dry firing can make a huge difference in your shooting abilities and requires absolutely no ammo! I...

Blogging,  It’s been on my mind for some time, so here we go! I’m writing this as 2021 is just beginning.   2020 was a challenging year for most everyone, including myself.  This year has been particularly problematic for small businesses across the country and for Hillside Brass that is certainly a true statement!  I started the business in 2017, teaching smaller groups on a relatively inconsistent basis, and 2020 was the anticipated year of expansion. I had always looked forward to the future for a period of growth, as I stepped towards retirement from my day job. I looked...