Stop and consider recent American History for a minute…the Zimmerman Trial is this generations Rodney King Trial times 10.
Author: The Tactical Hermit
Armed Texan and Part-Time Bard.
The Survival “Rule of 3”
There are several things worth securing to memory when talking about Survival, but the following 3 things dealing with the essential of life: Air, Water and Food, are handy things to remember if you ever find yourself in a jam. Take in mind that there are always exceptions to the rule, like the man who…
Another Reason to Keep your Kids Close……….
This was one of the scariest kidnap incidents I have seen in a long time. As a parent I was on pins and needles through the entire video. Kudos to the Midwest City, OK Police Chief who saved the little girls life; he did not hesitate at the moment of truth and was textbook throughout…
Are Suppressors, SBR’s and Bullet Hoses Worth It?
You know I get asked alot of firearms questions, some of them technical, some of them tactical; but the ones that I really like are the VALUE questions…not just in terms of financial value, but in terms of Practicality. A recent example would be how practical is it for the CO to own an Uzi??…
The Armed Citizens Project
You know it only take a spark to start a fire? One small chemical reaction can start a blaze that can burn thousands of acres to ash. One of the few redeeming qualities of fire is it clears away the OLD so that the NEW can grow. I came across one of those sparks recently,…
Dealing with Stalkers
When a student signs up with me for training, before they ever set foot on the range, I like to do what I call a “Why” Interview. Without prying, I try to get to the “real” reason why they are there. Often, I can tell by the first sentence or the expression on their face…
The TRUE Pursuit of Liberty
I came across this article on Whiskey and Gunpowder, an awesome site with some really talented writers. I think this article hits the proverbial “Nail on the Head” when it comes to the CO’s anger, dissatisfaction and mistrust of the Federal Government as it stands currently. What is refreshing is the author not only pinpoints…
Urban-Guerilla Sniping v.3.0
“History is nothing else than a long succession of useless cruelties.” -Voltaire- When you look at the situation in Syria, you see the logic in Voltaire’s prose. I suppose it is the hopeless romantic in me that wishes for a world that is not filled with asshole tyrants and despots that take advantage of the…
Let’s put the “Memorial” back in Memorial Day 2013!
As a Veteran, I take very seriously three Holidays: July 4th, Veterans Day (Nov. 11th) and Memorial Day (May 27th). My reasoning for my seriousness is based on two things: My Understanding of History and My Dedication as a Patriot to the Foundational precepts of this Country. Let me first expound on the first reason…
Training Stressors
“Take time to Deliberate, but when the TIME for ACTION has arrived, stop thinking and GO IN.” -Napoleon Bonaparte Most firearms/combat training today lacks realism; Those “primal elements” that the student needs to experience when they are TRULY fighting for their lives. One of these primal elements that we can replicate with some degree of…