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Category: Combative Mentality

Are You Adding more “Suck” or “Skate” to Your Training?

Posted on 14 April 2020 by The Tactical Hermit

I got asked this question the other day by a very close friend of mine and it got me to thinking seriously about my current combative training routine. (and understand when I say “Combative” training routine I am referring to my ENTIRE martial training: Empty Hand, Stick, Knife, Gun.) Now before I jump into this…

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The Budget Shank

Posted on 10 April 2020 by The Tactical Hermit

The Budget Shank   Looking for a weapon with no metallic signature? A Perfect choice for those pesky Non-Permissive environments. (Thanks to Active Response Training for the Heads Up!)

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No One Is Coming To Save You

Posted on 20 January 2020 by The Tactical Hermit

No One Is Coming To Save You   With everything going on Virginia right now I thought this post was very relevant reading. When you simplify the equation down regarding the safety of you and your family in a world that is quickly going to hell in a hand basket, this is the common denominator….

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The Key to Cutting Deep

Posted on 13 December 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

The Key to Cutting Deep   A very eye opening and practical article from Mike Janich. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!

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Be Fight Focused, Not Gear Focused

Posted on 24 October 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

A Top Marine Corps Scout Sniper managed to sneak up on his enemy completely Naked except for a pair of Boots    Sometimes we need to be reminded that it is raw FUNDAMENTALS and AGGRESSION, not GEAR and TECHNOLOGY that make us DANGEROUS. Make it a point to always be FIGHT FOCUSED and not GEAR…

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Developing an Effective Pre-Disposition for Violence

Posted on 17 June 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

Good stuff from Mosby.

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We Politely, But Audaciously Refuse Learned Helplessness

Posted on 15 May 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

We Politely, But Audaciously, Refuse Learned Helplessness   Willingness is a Statement of Mind. Readiness is a Statement of Fact. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!  

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Armed Citizens and Active Shooter Events

Posted on 1 March 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

Armed Citizens Are Successful 94% Of The Time At Active Shooter Events    The “Tale of the Tape” involving Armed Citizens and Active Shooter Events are amazing! Just another Reason to Stay Armed 24/7 or Guess Right! Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!

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Bare Handed Mountain Lion Self-Defense

Posted on 6 February 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

Colorado Runner Kills Mountain Lion with Bare Hands in Self-Defense Well here’s a headline you don’t see everyday! Two things pop out at me. Number one, this story emphasizes why you should always train with the Combative Mentality. The key word in gun fight is not gun, it’s fight. Sharpen your empty hand skills and…

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The Non-Permissive Environment

Posted on 1 February 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

The Non-Permissive Environment   Great read on many levels. Pass it along to somebody you care about. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!  

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