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Ken DiStefano, Sr.
Northern New Jersey
Firearms trainer
Interests: Sharing of information, ideas and techniques on firearms and their safe use.
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Posted Aug 23, 2024 at KJD Firearms Training
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The Benefits of being a Certified NRA Instructor
Posted Mar 9, 2017 at KJD Firearms Training
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Why Become an NRA Certified Instructor?
There are several reasons I think, for becoming an NRA Certified Instructor: Certification brings confidence. I have spoken to many non-NRA instructors who teach others to shoot -- family, friends, etc. They have had some success (or so they say) but there's always the realization (which they often voice) that... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2017 at KJD Firearms Training
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How to obtain an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate
How to obtain an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate As of May, 15 2016, the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is a blended training course, which means a portion of the course (Phase I) is conducted in an on-line environment which each student completes on their own time. Upon successfully... Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2016 at KJD Firearms Training
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Basics of Self-Defense & Holsters
Posted Jun 11, 2015 at KJD Firearms Training
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Maryland Gun Works (MGW) Sight Pro Universal Sight Installation Tool.
Posted May 21, 2015 at KJD Firearms Training
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Wheeler Engineering Tools for Installing and Bore Sighting Scopes
Posted May 18, 2015 at KJD Firearms Training
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Quick, cheap firearms training is more expensive than you think.
Learning to shoot is not difficult but there's more to it than meets the eye. Like any other sport, if you develop poor techniques, they are very hard to break. Unlearning always takes much more time than learning to do things right the first time. More time translates to additional... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2015 at KJD Firearms Training
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Rifling, Twist Rates, Velocity and Bullets
The following information is important especially if you are reloading rifle ammunition. However, the brief blog just scratches the surface and additional research and field testing is required. Rifling is the lands and grooves inside the barrel that provide spin on a bullet as it travels down the bore. This... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2015 at KJD Firearms Training
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Hornady OverAll Length Gauge - Another key to accurate reloading & shooting
Posted Dec 23, 2014 at KJD Firearms Training
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Reloading in Limited Space
Posted Dec 5, 2014 at KJD Firearms Training
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Reloading Rifle Ammo - Part 3. Datum Length – Key to accurate reloading.
Posted Jun 14, 2014 at KJD Firearms Training
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Reloading Rifle Ammo - Part 2
This blog is not instruction. Before beginning any reloading, take a class! This material only highlights areas that may be of interest for those considering reloading rifle ammo and all sections require training, further research and practice. This is NOT a step by step tutorial and do not use it... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2014 at KJD Firearms Training
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Reloading Rifle Ammo - Part 1
This blog is not instruction. Before beginning any reloading, take a class! This material only highlights areas that may be of interest for those considering reloading rifle ammo and all sections require training, further research and practice. This is NOT a step by step tutorial and do not use it... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2014 at KJD Firearms Training
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Practice, Practice, Practice -- Lenny Magill's Handgun Workout (DVD)
If you carry a handgun, you need to practice and practice and practice some more. Practice the draw - clearing clothing, getting a good grip on the gun, drawing the gun smoothly, pointing the gun, proper trigger action, reflex response...to mention a few. The sub-title of the DVD is "Dry... Continue reading
Posted Dec 2, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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In The Gravest Extreme by Massad F. Ayoob - Part II
IMPORTANT NOTE: This post does not contain legal advice. It is a summary of the material presented in the book: The Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob. For specific legal questions / concerns consult the appropriate legal councel in your state. Self-Defense & Lethal Force - Chapter 2 Learning gun law... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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In The Gravest Extreme by Massad F. Ayoob - Part I
Anyone and everyone thinking of carrying a concealed firearm MUST read this short but powerful book. The subtitle is: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection. Massad F. Ayoob is the only son a jewler who had been maimed for life by an armed criminal. His farther returned fire... Continue reading
Posted Nov 12, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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Basics of self-defensive using a Handgun
The Basics of self-defensive using a Handgun class in a Non-NRA course. This course is for those who have experience shooting their handgun and want now to effectively carry it concealed. Why? In an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear, knowing how to confidently defend oneself is reassuring. Many are taking... Continue reading
Posted Oct 2, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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Purchasing a Handgun in New Jersey & Getting the one you want!
Purchasing a handgun in New Jersey involves several steps. 1. Obtain from your local police department the "Application for Firearms Purchase Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit". To purchase a handgun in New Jersey two documents are needed - a Firearms Purchase Identification Card and a Handgun Purchase Permit. The... Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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Personalized focused firearms training.
Posted Sep 10, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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Training for Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Are you intending to carry a handgun concealed? If you are, you need to obtain adequate training. Prerequisities to Concealed Carry training: 1. Handgun Training covering proper safety, grip, aiming, trigger squeeze and follow through (among other things). 2. Shooting several hundred rounds with the handgun you intend to carry.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 30, 2013 at KJD Firearms Training
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Reloading .223 Remington
Posted Sep 22, 2012 at KJD Firearms Training
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The 2nd Amendment -- a right threatened with misinterpretation
Professor Joyce Lee Malcolm in 1996 wrote a very interesting book titled: "To Keep & Bear Arms: The origins of an Anglo-American Right". This book is a very interesting read and is available on Amazon. I would like to quote a small section of her work as it has proven... Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2012 at KJD Firearms Training
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Considering a .22 caliber handgun
There are several reasons for purchasing a .22 caliber handgun. First, a .22 caliber will help you learn trigger squeeze. Trigger squeeze is a vital shooting fundamental and, with any sport, fundamentals needs to be practiced frequently. There is no recoil with a .22 handgun and so you can concentrate... Continue reading
Posted Aug 15, 2012 at KJD Firearms Training
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Cartridge Comparison Guide -- Part II
In the first post, it was mentioned that there are examples provide in the Cartridge Comparison Guide (CCG). The Chapter 4 example walks through "a cartridge for a 14 or 15 year old or an inexperience beginner hunter with little experience shooting or hunting" (CCG p. 25). The example covers... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2012 at KJD Firearms Training
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