Every time I see a hostage situation video and the end result is the bad guy getting a free lobotomy (as above) I am reminded of the Practicality of Drilling for such an event with both my pistol and rifle. Why? Because when seconds count, the Cops are an hour away. Don’t depend on…
Category: Training Tips
How to Make Yourself Hard to Kill, according to a Special Operator
How to Make Yourself Hard to Kill, according to a Special Operator Strength always wins the Day folks. (Not Size, STRENGTH!) This is why I think Rucking is the most practical cardio/strength exercise for the armed civilian. Using weighted packs on long hikes creates the kind of practical strength and endurance needed on the…
Backcountry Emergencies: Why Wound Cleaning is One of the Most Important Skills to Know
Backcountry Emergencies: Why Wound Cleaning is One of the Most Important Skills to Know Fundamentals! They never change. When the chips are down you can bet that if you execute the Fundamentals your likelihood of success will be vastly improved.
Von Steuben: Light Infantry Load-Out
Von Steuben: Light Infantry Load-Out Really well put together series on a practical load out for the Light Infantry citizen ground pounder, aka Grunt.
Discipline
Discipline John says a lot of what I feel, yet he still thinks that the Global American Empire is worth fighting for. I don’t. My opinion is that if Ukrainians want to be free, they will fight for their freedom. If they want to be Russian, then they will not fight as hard and…
Small Unit Tactics: B-52 Reconnaissance Tips of the Trade, Vietnam
B-52 Reconnaissance Tips of the Trade, Vietnam Practical, Simple and Effective Hard Learned Tips from the Field. Highly recommend you stick these on a External Thumb Drive for “SUT Training Reference Material”. As a matter of Training, any book or interview with guys who worked in MAC-V-SOG during Vietnam, like John Stryker Meyer, is…
Myths about Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight
Myths about Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight If you carry a Handgun for Self-Defense you should dedicate a LARGE block of your monthly training to knife attacks. They happen more frequently than you think and due to Hollyweird and Fantasy Gunfight Training most armed civilians and sadly a large percentage of law enforcement…
Real Talk: Are Your Bumper Stickers Giving the World Too Much Info?
Real Talk: Are Your Bumper Stickers Giving the World Too Much Info? I have said this many times: DO NOT put any type of political or pro-gun shit on your vehicle. It’s crass and really DUMB. Always strive to be the guy who they never see coming.
A Brief History of Jägers and Light Infantry
As some of you may already know, I am planning to offer the 5-day Jäger Course in the coming years. The Jäger Course will be an immersive light infantry training experience, in which students will learn to work as small squad-sized elements, living for a week out of just what they carry in their packs.… A…
More Vehicle Preparedness
Pat Mac with some more no frills advice for Vehicle Preparedness and what to put in that VBOB!