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Semper Paratus Arms AR-15 Armorer Course AAR (2017)
A firsthand review of William Larson’s 2017 two-day AR-15 armorer course, including inspection, assembly, troubleshooting, gauges, and preventive maintenance.
Read articleCitizens Defense Research’s The Armed Parent/Guardian AAR
So my friend John Johnston of Ballistic Radio called me out on a recent Primary and Secondary modcast to check out his class Contextual Handgun: The Armed Parent/Guardian.…
Read articleAARs for Scenario-Based Training: How and Why
A practical method for conducting scenario-training AARs using chronological review, guided questions, video evidence, and feedback matched to the learner.
Read articleSucked Down the Tube: A Failure in Training
Much, if not all training and practice is conducted on flat ranges under calm conditions with no surprises. We shoot steel and paper that we purposely place and…
Read articleFollow Up on TC 3-22.9
A year ago, we finished the last edits on the TC 3-22.9 that published in May of 2016. For those that have taken the time to read this…
Read articleLMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course with Daniel Bales: AAR
After Action Report Course: LMS Defense Night Vision Fundamentals Course Instructor: Daniel Bales Host facility: LMS Defense Combat Development Center Location: Fernley, Nevada Course length: 1 day *In…
Read articleSHOT Show 2017 Part One
SHOT show 2017 kicked off like every other show I’ve attended… chaos thinly disguised as enthusiasm in multicam. Notable products part one: BE Meyers MAWL: Got hands on…
Read articleSentinel Concepts Practical Urban Carbine 6/11-6/12 Part Four
This is part four and the final installment of my AAR of Steve Fisher’s inaugural course. The rest of the series can be found at https://primaryandsecondary.com/articles/. Day two…
Read articleFun With Shockey At DARC Part 3
Once the class is done, it’s time for cleanup and it’s not a light clean up. We fired somewhere in the ballpark of 70,000 simuntion rounds during the…
Read articleFun With Shockey At DARC Part 2
Day 2 of the course is a lot like the first night, except it’s not. They add more to your plate, namely the Porno. Unfortunately, that’s where my…
Read articleFun With Shockey At DARC Part 1
DARC LECTC LEVEL 1 Why you should shut the fuck up and attend if you carry a gun for a living…. Prelude So if you’re looking for a…
Read articleSentinel Concepts Practical Urban Carbine 6-11/6-12 Part Three
Sentinel Concepts Practical Urban Carbine Part 3 The vast majority of defensive and LE shootings occur in the evening and hours of darkness. The ability to take on…
Read articleSentinel Concepts Practical Urban Carbine 6/11-6/12 Part Two
PART 2 T1 Afternoon: The Sentinel Concepts Practical Urban Carbine course is a course designed to work with students on skills needed to engage targets out to 300…
Read articleSentinel Concepts Practical Urban Carbine AAR 6-11/6-12 Part 1
It is common that as something evolves or changes over time, certain elements and fundamentals get lost or left behind in those changes. Firearms ownership has increased over…
Read articleAAR: FOLLOW THROUGH CONSULTING – SCOPED CARBINE (Part Four: Day Three/Conclusion)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part 3: Day Two. Training Day 3 – Sunday After…
Read articleAAR: FOLLOW THROUGH CONSULTING – SCOPED CARBINE (Part Three: Day Two)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part 2: Day One. Training Day 2 – Saturday We…
Read articleAAR: Follow Through Consulting – Scoped Carbine (Part Two: Day One)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part One: Part One. Training Day 1 – Friday In…
Read articleAAR: Follow Through Consulting – Scoped Carbine (Part One: Introduction)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Introduction One of my favorite weekend activities is hiking up into the…
Read articleSentinel Concepts Low Light Handgun and Carbine AAR
Sentinel Concepts Low Light Handgun and Carbine AAR Instructor: Steve Fisher By: Joshua Lepselter ***[Note: the attached pictures show the light setup on the rifle and the splashback…
Read articleDARC Law Enforcement Counterterrorism Course AAR
Randy Hudspeth reviews a 2015 DARC Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Course, including small-team response, task organization, mutual aid, limited visibility, force-on-force scenarios, casualty management, and element link-up.
Read articleSentinel Concepts Essential Carbine Employment AAR
Phil Axelrod reviews Steve Fisher’s 2015 Essential Carbine Employment course, including safety, rifle zero, ready positions, mechanical offset, equipment failures, movement, malfunctions, accountability, and instructional approach.
Read articleAAR: DARC Tactical Urban Sustainment Course (TUSC)
Multiple vehicle drill, contact left and front vehicle is disabled. Moving to the shoot house. AAR: DARC Tactical Urban Sustainment Course (TUSC) 4-7, 20 SEP 2015 By: John D.…
Read articleFollow Through Consulting: Scoped Carbine AAR
Follow Through Consulting www.followthroughconsulting.com www.facebook.com/followthroughconsulting Buck Doyle, Instructor Scoped Carbine (light) – three day course Teasdale, Utah Feb 20-22, 2015 Buck Doyle served over 21 years in…
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