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Practice Makes Permanent

Posted on 15 November 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

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…

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Guerilla Gunsmithing: .22 improvised firearms

Posted on 13 November 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

A stroll down the plumbing aisle at Home Depot and wha-la you got yourself a .22 Magnum Pistol. Ingenuity=Survival.

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Handgun Bullet Penetration Through Interior Walls

Posted on 24 October 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

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.  

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Gross Motor Skills and Weapon Manipulation

Posted on 4 October 202115 August 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

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…

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What Common or Household Objects will Stop Bullets?

Posted on 5 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

What Common or Household Objects will Stop Bullets?   I highly recommend to all my readers to check out my fellow Texan Ole’ Painless’ site Box O’ Truth for very practical penetration testing. Remember: Gunfights never happen where you want them to!  

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The Five Worst Guns for Self-Defense

Posted on 4 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

The Five Worst Guns for Self-Defense Some practical common sense advice. If you are going to carry a gun to protect your life and the life of your loved one’s, don’t be a cheap idiot: spend the money for a quality firearm and some quality training!  

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.22lr Sheet Metal Derringer

Posted on 4 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit
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Parents, Teach Your Children Well

Posted on 27 February 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

12-Year-Old Boy Defends 73-Year-Old, Shoots, Kills Home Invader   My father started teaching me the basics of becoming a rifleman when I was six years old. It was a Sheridan .20 caliber Silver Streak and she was beautiful. If you are the parent of a young child, instead of buying them that video game or…

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Double Boom

Posted on 4 January 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

Holy Shit 😱😱😱 It’s the actual gun Mad Max used in Road Warrior.  

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7.62x39mm Gel Test – 7 Loads Put to the Test

Posted on 4 January 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

7.62x39mm Gel Test – 7 Loads Put to the Test   The Jello Test on seven common x39 loads. If you ever want to get the scoop on Practical Penetration testing, check out fellow Texan and Firearms Zen Master Ole’ Painless over at the Box o’Truth. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!  

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