Shooting Mechanics

Balancing Safety and Realism in Civilian Firearms Training

Posted on 27 May 202016 September 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

From the Archives, 2014 The following video was sent to be by a good friend who routinely trains with a former Spetsnaz member. At first glance, most people’s reactions are the same “This is CRAZY!!”but not until the end where Larry “arfcom” Vickers explains these are extremely advanced RUSSIAN FSB MILITARY…

Dave Lauck sends: Notes On Competitive Shooting

Posted on 29 February 2020 by The Tactical Hermit

In his later years Jeff Cooper was highly critical of the IPSC and other Competitive Shooting organizations for their over-emphasis on the use “race guns” versus everyday carry guns. Bottom line, if you are going to use Competitive shooting to keep your skills sharp, TRAIN with what you carry (and wear) everyday and keep the…

Backpedaling is Bad!

Posted on 18 July 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

Here we have yet another Police Body Cam out of Florida where a druggie/crazy guy charges a cop with a knife. This is a BAD situation to be in tactically speaking. The Cop is in a CONFINED Space with limited egress routes. When the guy charges, the Cop is forced to back Pedal down…

Skills Check: The 5-5-5 Drill

Posted on 15 February 2019 by The Tactical Hermit

Skills Check: The 5-5-5 Drill Great “checkup” drill to see where you stand and what you need improvement on. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!

Practice Makes Permanent

Posted on 26 October 2012 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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