An Excellent AIWB Draw Frame by frame lesson on a smooth AIWB (Appendix-Inside-The-Waistband) Draw. I think the most important lesson here is in Frame #1: Notice the trigger finger goes to the “high register” position of the gun on the outside of the holster. That way when the gun is deployed, the finger is…
Category: Firearm Training Tips
The AK-104: The Best Expression of the Kalashnikov
The AK-104: The Best Expression of the Kalashnikov I am in agreement with NC Scout, the AK-104 is one of the best flavors of the AK Family. I am definitely putting the PSA AK-104 on my TO GET List for 2022!
Practice Makes Permanent
From the Archives, 2015 I first heard this from a Military Drill Instructor while on the firing line a long time ago and it stuck with me. I apply it to just about every area of my life now, but especially FIREARMS TRAINING HABITS. To me, it is the essence of WHY we should…
The Multiple Uses of Cat-Eye Tape in a Tactical Night Time Environment
Before I ever joined the military, I had learned about “Cat-Eye” tape, because I owned a Vietnam era Steel helmet with cover and camouflaging band. I thought they were pretty cool, but never realized all the different applications they had in a low or no light environment, especially a tactical one. While in Basic Training,… The…
This is the woman Alec Baldwin put in charge of firearms for his low-budget film…
This is the woman Alec Baldwin put in charge of firearms for his low-budget film… It’s all starting to make sense now. What we have here is straight up WILLFUL NEGLIGENCE on the part of Alec Baldwin violating the #1 RULE OF GUN SAFETY: NEVER POINT A GUN AT ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO…
Handgun Bullet Penetration Through Interior Walls
Handgun Bullet Penetration Through Interior Walls Some great practical ammunition penetration figures. If you have not bookmarked it by now, check out my fellow Texan’s website Box o’Truth for some practical penetration testing and some great Firearms articles.
Liberals and Firearms Never Mix
Union Says Baldwin Prop Gun Had Single Live Round All I have to say about this is what do you friggin expect? People often HATE what they are IGNORANT and/or SCARED of, and so it is with LIBERALS and FIREARMS. Why a LIVE round was even close to a movie set still remains the…
Never Have a Favorite Weapon!
From the Archives, 2016 This short story reinforces the USMC Training mantra: “One Mind, Any Weapon” Don’t get hung up on the Tool. Always Train to WIN THE FIGHT, REGARDLESS OF THE TOOL! “Favorite” Weapons! “Warriors should not have ‘favorite’ weapons.” Miyamoto Musashi, from his “Book of Five Rings,” written in 1645AD, near the end…
The Three “S” Test for Training
The “Three S” Test There is a shit load of FANTASY firearms and tactics training out there. Apply the Three S “Sniff Test” to seperate the Bullshit: Is it SIMPLE? Does it make SENSE? Is it STREET PROVEN? If the training does not meet these three criteria, DUMP IT, and find something that does….
Gross Motor Skills and Weapon Manipulation
From the Archives, 2015 We have discussed at length on this blog the reason why Gross Motor Skills (GMS) regardless of what tool is involved, are so important in a fight. Whether you are using empty hand, stick or knife, Gross motor movements work hand-in-hand with using the larger, more dense muscle…