I have a lot of respect for Paul Howe. Besides his extensive military credentials (Delta Force during Black Hawk Down) he is a fellow Texan who has INVESTED a lot of time and resources into CIVILIAN FIREARMS & TACTICS TRAINING. In this video Paul pulls no punches on the current state of Texas…
Category: Tradecraft
Rifleman on a Budget
Rifleman on a Budget Citizens becoming skilled Rifleman is in the American DNA. This is why I have always supported organizations like Project Appleseed. The article is a very basic guide for getting outfitted. The most important part of this equation is TRAINING. Don’t be a moron and have $2K for Gear and only $250…
Reference Library: Bleeder Kit Essentials
From Tactical Tampons to Top-Notch Tools: Unveiling the Essentials of a Stop the Bleed Kit Table of Contents: Reliable Gear is a MUST— What is The Purpose of a Bleeding Control Kit? What Are the Essential Items to Have in Your Bleeding Control Kit? —Tourniquets— How Many Tourniquets Should I have? —Hemostatic Agents— —Pressure…
Combat Loading for Your Ruck or Go-Bag
H/T WRSA
Awareness Drill: The Top-Down Scan
Awareness Drill: The Top-Down Scan American Indians, scouts, and indigenous trackers the world over have been observed to survey terrain/territory in the following manner. A scan of the sky overhead, then towards the horizon, and then finally moving slowly towards the ground. The reason being that outdoors, what is overhead-the clouds, flying birds, monkeys…
A Fighter’s Absolute Top Weapon: Mindset
H/T WRSA A Fighter’s Absolute Top Weapon: Mindset A great refresher on the warrior’s most integral skill-set. Keep that Mental Blade Sharp.
Tradecraft: How to Spot a Concealed Weapon
How to Spot a Concealed Weapon – Fast Around the U.S. and the world, people carry guns. If they are not working in an overt context, whether legal or not, they will endeavor to conceal the gun, usually a handgun. They could be another armed citizen going about their day, possibly like you, an…
Three Part Synopsis of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral by Dave Spaulding
H/T Wynn Gunfight On Fremont Street: O.K. Corral Part 1 Dave Spaulding gives a detailed break down of the gunfight, putting aside historical romanticism and getting down to the brass tacks of killing and survival with a firearm in the 19th century Old West. Part Two and Part Three can be found here. …
The Most Important Pistol Skill
Guerilla Warfare 101: Lessons from the Spanish Civil War
H/T WRSA The Spanish CNT-FAI Anarchist Defense Cadre Operating Concept The author of this essay, Karl Dahl has a book out titled Faction that I highly recommend. Study Up and Gear Up Gents. Spicy Times are on the Menu.