Category: Tradecraft
Assessing the Effects of Fires
Assessing the Effects of Fires Anyone who has ever done any sort of small-unit tactics training can remember “covering” a buddy while they move. This is good to learn, but there can be a bit of misunderstanding as to what actually constitutes “covering fire” or “suppression”. Just because you are putting rounds downrange does not necessarily mean…
It’s Better to Shut Off the Computer
It’s Better to Shut Off the Computer I’ll let you in on a little secret. A knife has never been my go to choice for self-protection. I train with them. I instruct in the use of them. Hell, I’ve designed them. It was my dislike of the knife that drew me to better understand it….
Low-Tech Tactics in a High-Tech World: The Undying Art of Spycraft
Low-Tech Tactics in a High-Tech World: The Undying Art of Spycraft As the world become more digital it is the Partisan Guerilla’s duty to become more Analog. STOP depending on Technology! Strive to be Different.
Doug Casey with Some Thoughts on Phyles, Islam, and Warfare
Doug Casey with Some Thoughts on Phyles, Islam, and Warfare I trust you’ll excuse some “stream of consciousness” style writing on my part. My crystal ball showing what we’ll see in the years to come is a bit cloudy. But I think the concepts below will tie together in disturbing ways… Let’s start with…
We’ve Lost Another Survival Tool
We’ve Lost Another Survival Tool I’ve mentioned that back in July, the FDA closed the legal loophole that allowed folks to purchase veterinary antibiotics without a prescription. Many companies have ignored the law change and continued to sell the “veterinary” antibiotics. Those companies got a warning letter from the FDA recently and I don’t…
Low Light Tactics for the Regular Person
Low Light Tactics for the Regular Person Imagine living 300 years ago; darkness was an uncontrollable part of your existence. Barring a lantern, a candle, or the light of the moon, once the sun set, so did your ability to see. Flash forward to the present day world; light is a permanent part of…
Booby Traps 101
One Mind, Any Weapon
‘It was pure instinct’: Brazilian Deliveroo driver tells of moment he stopped Parnell Street attacker In the violent, unpredictable world we live in today the martial citizen must possess the Combative Mentality of ONE MIND, ANY WEAPON. In other words, it does not matter HOW you defeat your attacker, whether it be with a…
Armed Citizen Corner: Where Should You Sit?
Where Should You Sit? Take a look at the photo above. If you were visiting a coffee shop, which seat would you pick? I’ve seen recent articles discussing the topic and decided to weigh in with my opinion. When I am choosing seats in a restaurant, I use the following selection criteria: 1) I…