These are some very old Kelly McCann clips but are still IMO some of the best out there regarding realistic Combative strikes that work. *Use these strikes in your CQ empty-hand/stick/knife/gun training as a way to quickly “create distance” between you and the BG so you can draw your weapon. Always stay open to…
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Combative Corollaries
The following is taken directly from the Afterword in Kelly Mccann’s Outstanding book Combatives for Street Survival. In this afterword, Kelly draws corollaries between what is taught in the USMC Field Manual (FM 1) Warfighting and what is experienced in personal combat using Combatives for self-defense. Kelly divides these corollaries into Several distinct sections: War,…
Integrated Combatives | Why You Should Always Bring a Knife to a Gunfight
INTEGRATED COMBATIVES Why You Should Always Bring a Knife to a Gunfight The Combative Continuum is a concept that once you grasp it can change the way you look at Self-Defense. This is why the USMC Martial Arts Program saying “One Mind, Any Weapon” is so applicable in Civilian Self-Defense Training. Stay Alert, Armed…
The Armed Citizen Corner: The B.J. Baldwin Story
If you carry a gun for self-defense or are considering carrying one in the future, you need to watch this. B.J. Baldwin is one of the foremost Professional off-road racer’s in the World, having won 5 US National Off-Road Racing Titles, 3 SCORE International Titles and 3 Baja Championships. But starting around 15:17 B.J. begins…
Marine Rifle Squad
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War Film Review and More Pineland Rules
War Film Review and More Pineland Rules 4GW Class in Session. Learn. Adapt. Overcome. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
GRAPHIC! Crazed Man Attacking Deputy Soaks Up 12 Rounds Before He’s Stopped
Crazed Man Attacking Deputy Soaks Up 12 Rounds Before He’s Stopped A hardcore, close up video of a police shooting of a crazy dude with a stick. This video dispenses with the urban myth that people fall down on the first shot even at close range with a decent defensive caliber as shown here. There…
Improvised Weapons
Improvised Weapons Collecting and training with Improvised Weapons has always been a keen interest of mine mainly because it keeps my mentality more “fight” focused versus “tool” focused and it also helps me stay armed to some degree in “Non-Permissive” Environments when travelling abroad. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Avoiding Surprise Attacks
Avoiding Surprise Attacks Some good practical advice in the age of the “Electronic pacifier” (cell phones, tablets, etc.) “Who naively believe that their personal safety can be effectively “managed” by others, is a fool”! -John Farnam. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Understanding Mechanical Offset: Skills, Drills & Solutions
Understanding Mechanical Offset: Skill Drills & Solutions I have been rehashing some old rifle drills and this one came up. A VERY important skill-set to review, know and practice for those times when you may have to grab a rifle for home defense or CQ fighting. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!