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Pistolcraft: Why Carry With A Round In The Chamber?

Posted on 19 February 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Why Carry With A Round In The Chamber?   COMMON SENSE dictates that if you have a firearm for self-defense you need to be able to USE that firearm in an instant, Why? Firstly because an unloaded gun is just a fancy paperweight and Second as a very wise man once told me:  “Trouble does…

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Know Your Weapons: The Cap and Ball Revolvers Prior to the Peacemaker

Posted on 28 January 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Prior to the Peacemaker The Revolvers that ‘Really’ Won the West   Before the Colt Peacemaker? Before the Colt Peacemaker there was a whole boatload of other Colt single action revolvers. And in truth they had a lot more influence in the Old West than did the Peacemaker because the wildest and woolliest times had passed by…

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Pistol Fundamentals Flashback: Jeff Copper and the Modern Technique

Posted on 18 January 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

H/T Lenny Ladner     No other man in firearms training history has had more influence and persuasion that Colonel Jeff Cooper, USMC (Ret.) The Modern Technique of Pistol Craft that Colonel Cooper invented and taught revolutionized Handgun Training forever. The MT can be divided up into four major parts: 1. The Big-Bore Autoloading Pistol…

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Know Your Rifles: The “Krag” aka Springfield Model 1892 Infantry Rifle

Posted on 11 January 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Story of the Krag: The Springfield Model 1892 Infantry Rifle   The formal appellation Springfield Model 1892-1899 describes the several subvariants of the Krag-Jorgensen bolt-action repeating rifle developed in the late 19th century. U.S. troops affectionately referred to the weapon as a “Krag.” The rifle was actually a collaborative effort of Norwegian gun designers Ole Herman…

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The Evolution of the The QuadCopter in Modern Warfare

Posted on 3 January 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

The Evolution of the QuadCopter in Modern Warfare   The pinnacle of this tactic is a Chinese-made DJI Mavic quadcopter – easy to procure, easy to fly/ navigate, it became absolutely indispensable for ISR, target spotting, artillery correction and combat missions like “kamikaze attacks”, dropping small bombs and grenades.    

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10 Key Tips to Clearing Corners That May Save Your Ass

Posted on 10 December 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

10 Key Tips to Clearing Corners That May Save Your Ass   For the armed citizen, knowing how to properly and safely “Clear your Home” room by room, is an integral skill-set. I recommend practicing clearing your house at least once a month with a “dry run” (unloaded weapon when everybody is out of the…

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Know Your Ammo: The 25 ACP – The Worst Carry Caliber

Posted on 20 November 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

The 25 ACP – The Worst Carry Caliber   The .25 ACP, the infamous “mouse fart” gun!  

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Know Your Enemy: The Russian BTR

Posted on 16 November 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

H/T Mason Dixon Survivalist Association       Not to be confused with the Russian BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).  

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Covert Rifle Carry

Posted on 5 November 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

Covert Rifle Carry   Instead of spending money on these expensive “non-tactical” diaper bags shown in the article, I have a better solution for you.   Athletic Racket or Bat Bags:     I used to carry a Yugo M70 Underfolder OR a Hungarian AMD-65, Six Mags and a Blowout Kit quite comfortably in a…

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The Rifleman’s Creed; Warrior Ethos

Posted on 22 October 2022 by The Tactical Hermit
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