Train Often — Because Skill Fades Fast

I’ve learned over the years that training isn’t something you do once and call it good. It’s like anything else — if you don’t use it, you lose it. The draw that used to be second nature gets sloppy, your grip slips, your timing is off. Before you know it, what used to feel automatic now feels awkward.

I’ve gone through those phases myself. Busy season hits, work piles up, and before I realize it, a couple months have gone by without touching the range. Then that first trip back feels… off. Not bad, but not sharp. And that’s the reminder — skill fades fast when you don’t stay consistent.

Training often doesn’t have to mean burning through ammo every weekend. It means staying connected to your tools. Running dry-fire drills, working reloads, practicing draws from concealment, getting a feel for your gear. Even five or ten minutes a few times a week adds up.

It’s about keeping the edge. Not for show, not for social media — for yourself. Confidence doesn’t come from watching videos or talking gear. It comes from reps. Real ones.

I’ve come to realize that training isn’t about perfection. It’s about discipline. It’s about showing up even when it’s cold, even when you’re tired, even when you’d rather just call it a day. Because when you put in that time, it pays you back.

So yeah — train often. Not out of fear, but out of respect. Respect for your tools, for your craft, and for the simple truth that preparation fades fast if you let it.