The “Three S” Test There is a shit load of FANTASY firearms and tactics training out there. Apply the Three S “Sniff Test” to seperate the Bullshit: Is it SIMPLE? Does it make SENSE? Is it STREET PROVEN? If the training does not meet these three criteria, DUMP IT, and find something that does….
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IED Primer
An examination of the precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of explosive compositions found within Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) H/T to Greg over at Active Response Training. The Full Report can be Donwloaded HERE. (pdf)
Improvised Weapons: Forever Armed
Improvised Weapons: Forever Armed Great primer on a subject EVERY armed citizen needs to educated in. It’s all about Mentality: One Mind, Any Weapon!
5 Life Lessons Learned from USMC Scout Sniper School
From the Archives, 2016 A former Marine scout sniper shares life lessons from the Marine Corps’ Scout Sniper Basic Course. There is no shortage of popular culture lionizing snipers. From movies to books, legendary exploits are laced with evocative imagery. Alone, unafraid, heroically holding back enemy hoards with only a bolt gun. This captivation…
Gross Motor Skills and Weapon Manipulation
From the Archives, 2015 We have discussed at length on this blog the reason why Gross Motor Skills (GMS) regardless of what tool is involved, are so important in a fight. Whether you are using empty hand, stick or knife, Gross motor movements work hand-in-hand with using the larger, more dense muscle…
Tactics 101: Infiltration in History and Practice
TACTICS 101 – INFILTRATON IN HISTORY AND PRACTICE Excellent Reference Material here. I would highly recommend that you purchase NC Scout’s excellent Field Manuals. Time is short. Stop Flapping your Gums and get to TRAINING! I can promise you the Enemy is.
Rifle Drills: Shooting from Behind Cover w/Transitions
This is a drill I include in my tune-up’s as it is a KEY skill in combat shooting. COVER=LIFE, so we must always conform ourselves to stay BEHIND the cover and shoot accurately. Knowing how to quickly and efficiently switch your rifle from right to left shoulder is critical.
Refusal: The Founding Concept of Guerilla Warfare
Two insidents occurred yesterday that underscore one of the fundamental tenets of Guerilla Warfare: REFUSAL. Over 20,000 Aussie citizens shut down a major Melbourne Highway in protest of the COVID Lockdowns. A group of Haitian migrants revolted and seized control of the Bus that was deporting them. Fellow blogger EatGruelDog had a great comment on…
The Veteran’s Creed
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately on the Responsibility VETERANS have during this tumultuous and pathetic time of crisis in our Nation. Men like LTC Scheller are showing amazing bravery by DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY of our Federal betters, if you want to use that term for those spineless sacks of treasonous shit that…
French Foreign Legion Navigation Hack
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION NAVIGATION HACK Nifty trick when you find yourself lost in the woods.