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…
Category: Firearm Training Tips
AL TARMIYAH FIREFIGHT!: Lessons Learned The Hard Way
AL TARMIYAH FIREFIGHT!: Lessons Learned The Hard Way Excellent article about Practical Combat Rifle Skills we need to keep sharp as civilians: Assuming I killed the bad guy with one shot to the torso area Performing a slow reload Retaining my empty magazine during the middle of such an intense firefight Stowing an empty…
Training Notes: Pat Mac Ass Kicker Collection
Warm-Up Refine and Define your Point of Aim Transitions with Cardio! Turn & Burn! Cover to Cover
Training Notes: “Line of Sight” Shooting
There is a lot to be said about how important it is to be fast and accurate with a gun when you are shooting to save your life or the life of others. I often tell students when they first start out that speed with a firearm is all about efficiency of motion. Start out…
Start Shooting Better: The Dot Torture Drill
Start Shooting Better: The Dot Torture Drill This is an oldie but goodie! Highly recommend you integrate this into your handgun drills. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
“Listerine” Pistol: Extreme Close-Quarter Combative Realities
When we talk about “Listerine” Combat we are referring to that nasty “bad breath” distance fighting that takes place within 2- 3 feet of your nose. This can be empty hand, knife, stick or firearm. We will see that all of the Combative principles of each of these platforms intersect or duplicate each other…
Training Stressors
Most combat firearms training today lacks realism; Those “primal elements” that the student needs to experience when they are TRULY fighting for their lives. One of these primal elements that we can replicate with some degree of certainty is STRESS. In the heady days of firearms training (waaaay before I was a glint…
Run n’ Gun Long Distance Pistol Drill
If you are looking to improve your long distance accuracy with your carry sidearm, consider this REALISTIC drill from Pat Mac. Warning: This is an Ass Kicker and will NOT pet your Ego!
Armed Citizen Corner: By a Long Shot
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…
Dose of Truth
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…