The art of picking locks may seem like the stuff of action-movie heroes, rather than a commonly known skill. But with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can become a successful lock pick. Although most advanced and higher-end locks can only be broken with purpose-made picking tools, improvised lock picks can be used to crack low-end…
Category: Training
IED Awareness: The Blast Zone
(Note: This is a companion piece to the article I re-posted titled IED Awareness for First Responders and Civilians.) In this companion piece to my previous article, IED Awareness for First Responders, I cover the basics of what every first responder should know about the area around a bomb which is affected by the blast….
Crusader Corner #7: Awesome T-Shirt Ideal
Weapons Check: Personal Readiness with a Running Gun (Parts 1 and 2)
A definite Eye Opener. It pays to routinely test fire and train with the gun you carry. After all you ARE betting your life that it works. -SF By John Farnam Ft Collins, CO –-(Ammoland.com)- Personal Readiness: From a friend and colleague “At our monthly pistol match last weekend, our courageous (and now unpopular) match…
Negligent Discharges: The Most Dangerous Activity when Pistol Training
By John Farnam Ft Collins, CO –-(Ammoland.com)- There are dangers inherent with having guns around. There are also dangers inherent with not having guns around. None of us get a risk-free life, and, in the end, the bacteria win. Not in dispute! However, in studying gun-training/range accidents, there is little doubt that the most dangerous…
Constructing a War Rig
No, not that kind of War Rig…. I recently wrapped up an ongoing project to finish all of my “ESG” or Essential Support Gear (The rigs I use to haul mags and other swag).The 2 main rigs that I use are Chest Rigs and a War Belt. I also have Mag Bags (also called…
Time to Get out in the Woods and go PRIMAL
As a whole, most Civilian Operators devote a majority of their time (and budgets) to self-defense training. They see the world around them going to shit at an accelerated pace and want to be ready should the wolf come knocking. And while this is admirable and NEVER should be discouraged in any way, as…
Primitive Skills Checkup
The Civilian Operator must NEVER neglect training on the skills which would enable him to survive and be self-sufficient from modern society. Going back and learning and training on Primitive Skills is the only way you can ensure the future of yourself and loved ones when the world goes down the proverbial sewer pipe.-SF …
A Self Defense Pro On Teaching Girls To Kick The Crap Out Of Attackers
For those CO Fathers out there with your own little “Princesses”; you should read this, regardless of her age..SF Here’s a stat you should swallow your Lucky Charms before reading: 1.9 million women are assaulted in the U.S. every year. That’s why Tim Larkin, a member of the Black Belt Hall Of Fame…
The OODA Loop, Revisited
John Boyd’s OODA loop teaches troops how to make the right decision with little time and scant info. By Mike Grice You make decisions every day. Dozens and dozens of them. Some are easy — coffee or latte? — and some are more complex. Regardless of what kind of decision you need to make, you…