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…
Category: Combatives
The Budget Shank
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!)
No One Is Coming To Save You
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….
Fighting or Shooting?
Fighting or Shooting? Dave Spaulding lays it down about what it means to be WILLING in a FIGHT. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Awareness and Managing Unknown Contacts: Before a Harsh Word or a Gun
“A good self-defense course should begin with not letting it get shitty.” Gun Guys need to learn 3 Words in order to have a more stress free life: Avoidance, Deterrence, De-Escalation.
Armed Citizens and Active Shooter Events
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!
Bare Handed Mountain Lion Self-Defense
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…
Go Slow to Go Fast (Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast)
Dave Spaulding in just under two minutes lays down some gunfighting wisdom.
Are You Adding More “Suck”or “Skate” To Your Training?
I got asked this question the other day by a very close friend of mine I served with 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…
Fighting or Shooting? Which Are You Practicing?
Fighting or Shooting, Which Are You Practicing? Great read. I urge all my readers to take this to Heart. The Life you SAVE could be your own! Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!