Shots in the Dark – Why So Many Western Covert Operations Have Failed Since WW2 A Great read both from a historical point of view and practical, Civilian Operator POV on the RELEVANCE of Guerilla Warfare in the 21st Century. You have to Understand the Lessons of History in order not to repeat the…
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How to Ram Through a Vehicular Roadblock
How to Ram Through a Vehicular Roadblock Great Information on a scenario many of us may face in the near future the way things are going with all of these street protest by groups such as ANTIFA and BLM. It reinforces something I am always telling folks about self-defense while driving: Forget that pea…
Armed Citizen Corner: Single-Handed Shooting, Why Practice It?
Single-Handed Shooting: Why Practice It? This is a skill I always sharpen when at the range because you never know when Mr. Murphy is gonna kick you in the nuts when out on the street among the savages. The old adage “Better to have it and not need than need it and not have…
Civilian Operator 101: Managing a Stranger’s Approach
I have always liked Craig Douglas and Shivworks…some of the first training DVD’s I got were from him. I still regard his Fighting Handgun DVD right up there with Kelly McCann’s Combative Pistol DVD. The guy is solid, has BTDT and knows his stuff. What I liked about this short lesson is it clarifies…
Thought Crime at an All Time High!
ON THE HEELS OF THE INFOWARS BANNING, TWITTER BANS THREE PROMINENT LIBERTARIAN ACCOUNTS I don’t know about you folks, but When things like this happen it only strengthens my resolve to be more independent and self-sustaining. I strongly encourage all of you to take the authors advice and seek training not only in communications,…
Armed Citizen Corner: New Fingerprint Technique Discovered to Solve Gun Crimes
This new fingerprint technique could revolutionize the way we solve gun crime (click on above link to be re-directed) You know it occurred to me while reading this article: If it were not for Stupid Criminals a majority of the technological advancements in crime fighting would most likely never happen! Apart from the obvious criminal aspect…
The Surveillance State: Big Brother Will Soon Be Able To Legally Hack You
The Feds Will Soon Be Able to Legally Hack Almost Anyone (click on the above link to be re-directed to source page) Well if you have been keeping up, this is no friggin’ surprise. But like all things, there is a work around to Big Brother’s antics. Remember, A Civilian Operator’s Cyber skill-set in the…
Civilian Operator 101: The Collective Mood and You
The Collective Mood and You (click on above link to be re-directed to source page) Very practical and civilian applicable article on situational awareness. Learning the different pre-cursor’s to violence earnings for crowd/mobs/flash-mob’s etc. is an important skill-set we all need to keep sharp. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Armed Citizen Corner: Recognizing and Reacting To Gunfire
Are Those Really Gunshots? (click on above link to be re-directed to source page) Another top notch article by Greg Ellefritz. Really hone in on that “normalcy bias” thing…that stuff is real, I have seen it, and it will kill you faster than a bullet to the head! Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Examining Guerilla Warfare Tactics: Assaulting a Fixed Position
Small Unit Tactics: Assault on a Fixed Fortified Position Another basic primer on SUT. I will warn you though, this is a tactic that unless dire circumstances call for or your numbers are superior, I would avoid if possible. Remember the strength of a small guerilla force is to harass and wear down by attrition,…