Most combat firearms training today lacks realism; Those “primal elements” that the student needs to experience when they are TRULY fighting for their lives. One of these primal elements that we can replicate with some degree of certainty is STRESS. In the heady days of firearms training (waaaay before I was a glint…
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“FIGHT” not “GUN” is the Key Word in “GUNFIGHT”
“If you can’t stop the average dude from raping you in the shower, the last thing you need is a Carbine Class.” -Southnarc In Civilian self-defense training courses you often have certain trainers that require a “pre-requisite or “pre-req”” of certain courses before you take a certain class. For example, before you take an…
Every Man a Rifleman: Positional Drills
Most folks just practice with their firearm from the STANDING position because of the limitations of the FLAT RANGE but in reality we need to be shooting from all FOUR positions every time we train with a firearm (handgun or long gun). Standing Kneeling Sitting Prone Back Taking a Knee This is one…
Run n’ Gun Long Distance Pistol Drill
If you are looking to improve your long distance accuracy with your carry sidearm, consider this REALISTIC drill from Pat Mac. Warning: This is an Ass Kicker and will NOT pet your Ego!
Vehicle Tactics in a Carjacking
Vehicle Tactics in a Carjacking — How To Play It Safe When you are talking about Security and Personal Protection you need to focus your attention and training on the three areas you spend most of your time. For the average person these are: Home, Vehicle, Work. Out of these three the Vehicle is…
Rather Than Focus on What You Don’t Control (“The News”), Focus on What You Do Control: What You Grow, Eat and Own
H/T WRSA Rather Than Focus on What You Don’t Control (“The News”), Focus on What You Do Control: What You Grow, Eat and Own IMO these are the only types of articles you should be reading right now! Why? Because how YOU spend your time NOW is going to equal how much better…
Armed Citizen Corner: By a Long Shot
By A Long Shot With the tragic incident last month at the Greenwood Mall in Greenwood, Indiana where 22 year old Elisjsha (Eli) Dicken took down an active shooter from 40 yards away with 10 rounds from a Glock 9mm in which he scored eight hits (80% accuracy) the importance for the Armed Civilian…
The Dicken Drill
Self Defense Skills and Drills | The Dicken Drill Definitely a drill worth adding to your training regimen. I would add a 20-yard dash to cover in the beginning to replicate stress (increased heart rate, sweaty palms, etc.)
Shoot Em’ To The Ground!
Greenwood hero is a freaking stud… Fired 10 rounds, neutralized shooter in 15 seconds… Dicken first engaged Sapirman from 40 yards away with a Glock 9mm and scored a solid hit! Dicken went on to fire 9 more rounds, only missing twice! (80% percent hit ratio). Outstanding shooting! Dicken followed the Golden Rule of…
Land Navigation
Green Beret Tips on Land Navigation Drill Time. We just got an EMP dumped on our heads so your precious cell phone and GPS are nothing but expensive paperweights. All is not lost however, because you DO have a compass and a good set of maps including a Randall Road Atlas (remember those?) Time…