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Practical-Tactical: Do Weapon Mounted Lights Make You a Target?

Posted on 18 September 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

Do Weapon Mounted Lights Make You a Target?   As the author points out the answer to this question is LIGHT DISCIPLINE. If you are going to mount a light on your carry firearm, TRAINING  with that Weapon Mounted Light is imperative! This is why I don’t agree with Massad Ayoob when he says NOT…

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Over-Thinking and Under-Training

Posted on 15 September 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

I have noticed a developing trend in tactical training blogs and forums: Trainers and Students “Over-Thinking” situations and by default of that mentality, putting forth energy toward the WRONG training goals and under-training on the skill’s needed. Let me give you an example: At a recent “Active Shooter” class, the topic came up of shooting…

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Texas News: Federal judge says Texas CANNOT BAN 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying Handguns

Posted on 26 August 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

Federal judge says Texas Can’t Ban 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns   If after 30 days some liberal court doesn’t appeal this and get it struck down this will be a HUGE win for those that truly believe in the 2A. Age restriction for firearm possession or ownership is contradictory to the Second Amendment….

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Vehicle Tactics in a Carjacking

Posted on 14 August 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

Vehicle Tactics in a Carjacking — How To Play It Safe   When you are talking about Security and Personal Protection you need to focus your attention and training on the three areas you spend most of your time. For the average person these are: Home, Vehicle, Work. Out of these three the Vehicle is…

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Armed Citizen Corner: By a Long Shot

Posted on 7 August 20227 August 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

By A Long Shot   With the tragic incident last month at the Greenwood Mall in Greenwood, Indiana where 22 year old Elisjsha (Eli) Dicken took down an active shooter from 40 yards away with 10 rounds from a Glock 9mm in which he scored eight hits (80% accuracy) the importance for the Armed Civilian…

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The Dicken Drill

Posted on 28 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

Self Defense Skills and Drills | The Dicken Drill Definitely a drill worth adding to your training regimen. I would add  a 20-yard dash to cover in the beginning to replicate stress (increased heart rate, sweaty palms, etc.)    

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10 Times a Good Guy With a Gun Saved Lives

Posted on 28 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

10 Times a Good Guy With a Gun Saved Lives   With Modern History being manipulated by the MSM it’s important to remind ourselves of this FACT:   Good People with Guns Save Lives! Know your A B C’s: ALWAYS BE CARRYING!    

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Texas News: No Bill for Houston Man who Mistakenly Shot 9 Year Old During Robbery

Posted on 27 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

No Bill for Man who Mistakenly Shot 9 Year Old During Robbery   This is the harsh reality when you carry a firearm for self-defense folks: Every bullet you fire has a lawyer attached to it! One of the key skill’s the Armed Civilian needs to develop early on is TARGET DISCRIMINATION. Unless you can 100%…

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Dose of Truth

Posted on 25 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

H/T Freedom is Just Another Word   When is the last time you drilled on engaging targets out to 50 yards with your carry sidearm? A 22-year old named Elisjsha Dicken practiced it regularly and it saved a countless number of innocent lives. Don’t get stuck in a rut with your Carry drills and only…

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The Wild and Bloody Bunch

Posted on 23 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

H/T Kiwi Gene   Another WILD CCTV video out of Brazil. The bandit in the straw hat charges the armed security guard and shoots him point blank with a revolver. The guard manages to return fire with his semi-auto pistol scoring a hit in the bandit’s neck hitting the carotid artery. The meelee continues with…

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