The GunZee Range Manual

The GunZee Range Manual is a training resource library for
defensive shooters, law enforcement, military personnel, and firearms
instructors.

Articles cover shot placement on anatomical
targets, close-quarters battle and hostage scenario drills, use-of-force
decision-making, marksmanship fundamentals, situational awareness, and
training methodology. All content emphasizes realistic, scenario-based
instruction designed to translate range performance into operational
capability.

CQB & Home DefenseCQB shooting target showing hallway ambush immediate threat scenario for close-quarters battle training

CQB Targets — Buyer's Guide

CQB targets simulate what a generic bullseye never can — the room-entry angles, the partial-cover threat reads, the low-light identification calls that decide real close-quarters engagements. The f...

Anatomical Shooting TargetCQB Home Defense Hostage Forward Weapon Presentation scenario shooting target

What Types of Targets Should You Train With? A Defensive Shooter's Guide

Most shooters cycle through three or four target types and stop. A complete defensive training stack uses three distinct layers — silhouette, anatomical, and scenario — and each layer trains a skil...

Anatomical Shooting TargetAnatomical Frontal Handgun Threat target showing cardiac box and cranial T-box vital zones

Cardiac Box vs. T-Box: When to Shift Your Aim Mid-Engagement

The cardiac box is the default defensive shot. The cranial T-box is the answer when the cardiac box is denied. The shift between them is a real-time decision built from training reps — not a textbo...

Anatomical Shooting TargetAnatomical full-system shooting target with cardiac box, cranial T-box, and pelvic girdle overlay

Human Anatomy Shooting Targets: A Complete Training Guide

Human anatomy shooting targets show the structures that actually fail when struck — cardiac box, cranial T-box, pelvic girdle — at the angles the threat actually presents. This is the full breakdow...

anatomical shooting targetAnatomical full-system shooting target showing cardiac box, cranial T-box, and pelvic girdle vital zones

Anatomical Targets vs. Bullseye: Why Shot Placement Saves Lives

A bullseye scores any hit inside the ring. A human threat does not. Anatomical shooting targets show the cardiac box, cranial T-box, and pelvic girdle — the specific structures that fail when struc...

shooting fundamentalsDry Fire Training Guide: How to Improve Without Going to the Range

Dry Fire Training Guide: How to Improve Without Going to the Range

If you want to improve your shooting faster — and spend less money on ammunition — dry fire training is not optional. It is foundational. Elite shooters across defensive, military, and competitive ...

shooting fundamentalsRecoil Management & Follow-Up Shots: Shooting Faster Without Losing Accuracy

Recoil Management & Follow-Up Shots: Shooting Faster Without Losing Accuracy

Speed without control is noise. In defensive shooting, the ability to deliver accurate follow-up shots quickly is often more important than a single perfect round. Recoil management bridges the gap...

shooting fundamentalsTrigger Control Under Pressure: Eliminating Anticipation & Flinch

Trigger Control Under Pressure: Eliminating Anticipation & Flinch

Few shooting errors are as common — or as frustrating — as anticipation and flinch. You line up the sights perfectly. You press the trigger. The shot breaks — and the round impacts low, left, or un...

shooting fundamentalsThe Fundamentals of Accurate Shooting: Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment & Trigger Control

The Fundamentals of Accurate Shooting: Grip, Stance, Sight Alignment & Trigger Control

Accurate shooting is not about speed, strength, or expensive gear. It is built on disciplined fundamentals. Whether you are new to firearms training or refining advanced skills, mastery of grip, st...