Reference Manuals: SH21-75 The Ranger Handbook, 1992 Edition or 2006 ed. FM 7-8 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad, 1992 ed. USMC Scouting and Patrolling Training Recommendation: NC Scout’s (Brushbeater) Scouting, RECCE and Fighting Carbine Courses are Top Notch and the Best Around. Brushbeater Training Course Calendar Time is Short. Prepare…
Category: Tactics
Armed Citizen Corner: Understanding Vehicles Are Weapons!
The incident in the video below is one of the most cowardly attacks on Law Enforcement I have seen in recent years. But sadly, this attack shows two things. First, There is a REAL WAR WITH REAL CASUALTIES raging right now an America’s Streets between certain members of society and Law Enforcement. These “people” feel…
Civilian Operator 101: Natty Ways To Improve Night Vision
Natural Ways to Improve Night Vision (Night Blindness) (click on above link to be re-directed to source page) As Civilian Operators we need to constantly be training to own the night. Low-to-No Light weapons training is essential to a realistic readiness plan since cockroaches and turds like to float around when it’s dark. Stay Alert,…
Civilian Operator 101: How to Deal With ‘Nosy Shoppers’
Your Tactical Training Scenario…Nosy Shopper (click on link above to be re-directed to source page) A very common scenario I am sure many of you have faced at one time or another. One thing I always strive to do is use my entire body to block the screen, and if a person wants to physically…
Prepping 101: Bugging Out on Foot
Tactical Walking Tips For Bugging Out On Foot (click on above link to be re-directed) Some tactical security considerations for Bugging out on foot. The only thing I would re-emphasize is regardless if you are alone or travelling in a group, always maintain 360 Degree Security when walking. This means constantly scanning behind you. Stay…
Examining Guerilla Warfare Tactics: Three Man Urban Hunter Teams
Small Unit Tactics: Three-Man Urban Hunter Teams (click on above title link to be re-directed to source page) Excellent primer with some historical background on some variations on what can be accomplished with a dedicated small team of guerilla fighters. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Civilian Operator 101: Attitude is the Only Difference Between an ‘Ordeal’ and an Adventure!
“Every day is ‘ordinary,’ until it isn’t!” – Bernard Cornwell From a friend in NY: “While driving last evening, I saw a massive pillar of smoke erupting from neighboring Lockport. A large fire had broken-out at a tire-recycling plant. It was massive and resulted in emergency evacuations of hundreds of surrounding homes for several blocks…
Modern Warfare: Getting Schooled on Deterrence – What is it Exactly?
I could really care less about Politics, Politicians or the Lies they tell. I am posting this article so you guys can get a textbook definition of “Military Deterrence” and understand what it really is so you can THINK for yourselves regarding Foreign Affairs and not have some Talking Head D.C. Zombie mislead you.-SF In…
Civilian Operator 101: “Breaking On Through” To The Other Side
This comes from one of my favorite newly discovered blogs: Straight Forward in a Crooked World. The name sais it all. Check them Out. -SF Dark Arts for Good Guys: Break On Through To the Other Side One of the best weapons for getting out of a crisis isn’t necessarily a gun. A decent…
Civilian Operator 101: The Survival Tree
One of the BEST and most Practical articles I have read in a long time on training for and surviving an Active Shooter situation.-SF A lot of people have asked me about how they could increase their survivability in an active shooter situation. The reality is sometimes you can’t win and that’s something you should…