Short list of minimalist modifications needed to make the AK run like a champ 1. TRIGGER..TRIGGER…TRIGGER I will never forget what a very dear friend and gunsmith guru said to me many moons ago: “If you want any gun to be 100% of it’s capability, install a better trigger and you are 75%…
Tag: Training
Skills and Prep Rehash
With the spicy meter beginning to peg out, I thought I might re-post some older Weapons Skills and Prepper post. Time is of the essence right now folks and you need to be using it WISELY. Prepare and Train!
Escape and Evasion 201: The Lam
Escape and Evasion 201: The Lam Have you ever considered what it’s like to be hunted by other humans? In E&E2, we discuss trying to actually escape and some of the things you can expect. In Escape and Evasion 101, we discussed some of the conceptual concerns with facing illegal restraint, captivity, and unjust enforcement…
Lessons from the Past: 3 Reasons to Carry Backup
Lessons from the Past: 3 Reasons to Carry Backup To some, notorious Old West gunfighter John Wesley Hardin was a psychopathic murderer and racist. To others, Hardin was a genuine American hero. Whether Hardin was a terrorist or a freedom fighter was a question that dogged him throughout his lifetime. Now, 150 years after…
Reconsidering the Designated Marksman
Reconsidering the Designated Marksman The role of the designated marksman, or DM, has been around since firearms came into battle. Out of every formation, someone always rises to the top when it comes to shooting prowess. The difference between this individual and a sniper is that the DM is part of the squad, not…
Creating the Resistance
H/T WRSA No, Really – What is to Be Done? A lengthy and meaty read but well worth the time. I recommend you save this article to a flash drive for future reference for when it becomes a HOW-TO Manual for the Newbie Partisan. Lock and Load and Prepare Accordingly.
AK Corner: AK’s from Finland
AKs from Finland. Part 1: Development History The small European country of Finland always had a great reputation when it comes to arms production. For collectors, Finnish-made Mosin-Nagants are some of the most desirable Mosin rifles, but there is another rifle design that the Finnish took to a whole other level. It is called RK…
Assessing the Effects of Fires
Assessing the Effects of Fires Anyone who has ever done any sort of small-unit tactics training can remember “covering” a buddy while they move. This is good to learn, but there can be a bit of misunderstanding as to what actually constitutes “covering fire” or “suppression”. Just because you are putting rounds downrange does not necessarily mean…
Armed Citizen Corner: Where Should You Sit?
Where Should You Sit? Take a look at the photo above. If you were visiting a coffee shop, which seat would you pick? I’ve seen recent articles discussing the topic and decided to weigh in with my opinion. When I am choosing seats in a restaurant, I use the following selection criteria: 1) I…
Six Self-Defense Moves to Teach Your Daughter
{With the massive number of rapist and pedophiles crossing our border everyday, taking the time to prepare and train your Daughter to Defend herself, with both empty-hand and firearm training, could save her Life!} 1. Scream Girls learn to be sweet and kind from an early age. If an attacker reaches for your daughter, politeness goes…