Tips & Tactics | Tatiana Whitlock: Situational Dry Fire Practice

Tatiana explains the importance of dry fire practice in preparing for self-defense situations.

posted on March 5, 2020
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Tatiana Whitlock is a Refuse to Be a Victim and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga student and self-defense expert. In this episode, Tatiana explains the importance of dry fire practice in preparing for self-defense situations. Remember: always check to make sure your gun is unloaded before dry firing.

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