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Pride – Just Not Helpful.
By: Jimmy Krause The #1 thing that should be left out of any fighting rifle reference is pride or pride driven statements like “I love this rifle”, “it…
Read articleMotivation and luck
By: Mike G. Here is the reality, a motivated enough terrorist can find a way to perpetrate an attack that will not be able to be stopped…
Read articleAR in the Car: A Common Misconception.
After recent events, I have heard many discuss the need to carry armor and additional weapons in their vehicles in case they encounter a terrorist action. There is…
Read articleSergeant Mark Renninger
By: Bill Blowers Mark was running training one day. I think we were rotating through single room, decision making type hits. There was a newer dude on…
Read articleSo you want to be in Law Enforcement?
I’m generally going to be writing about my experiences, and the experiences I’ve heard from others, regarding various academies and departments (not just my agency’s). This is…
Read articleQuality Assurance in the Selection of Equipment & Information.
Quality Assurance in the Selection of Equipment & Information. By: Frank Woods (NYPD) What is “the best?” This isn’t so much a subjective matter, as it one of…
Read article“That Guy”: Gearing Up
Know your goal. Know your role. Slow your roll. We live in a world of appearances. It’s unavoidable when most of the data we accumulate is visual. How…
Read articleWhy Do I OPFOR?
Why Do I OPFOR? By: Arien Lee Everyone has an activity they find enjoyable. Mine happens to be a living, breathing, aggressive, reactive meat target for a local…
Read articleBasic Wound Ballistic Terminal Performance Facts
By: Dr. Gary K. Roberts 8/23/11 The last 30 years of modern wound ballistic research has demonstrated yet again what historical reports have always indicated–that there are only…
Read articleArmorer Liability: Minimizing Risk and Exposure
Armorer Liability: Minimizing Risk and Exposure By: Chad Mercer There is a lot of confusion about liability, people hear that word and immediately associate it with criminal or…
Read articleHow I Was “That Guy” but Avoided Being *That Guy*
How I Was “That Guy” but Avoided Being *That Guy* By: Jonathan Halek “People, men especially, avoid doing things they don’t do well”. If you consume enough media on…
Read articleThe prevailing Ego in the world of training
https://www.facebook.com/The-Skunkworks-1133726269987670 The prevailing Ego in the world of training Soldier Systems posted another great Gunfighter moment with Ken Hackathorn last week and something stood out to me: “… Recently,…
Read articleYou know what really grinds my gears?
I remember when I first learned how to ride a bike without training wheels(at the tender age of 19). I said to my dad, ‘Dad, I can…
Read articleWhy I Have A Red Dot On My Pistol – Part 2
After receiving a lot of great feedback regarding my first offering, I decided to write a follow up article based on the questions I received. Again, I want…
Read articleWhy I Have A Red Dot On My Pistol – Part 1
Red Dot Sights (RDS) are possibly the single biggest innovation on the pistol platform in recent years. But just like any “new” thing, it has its evangelists and…
Read articleJust as good as…
No not everyone can build an AR. Stick with a known quantity. Today I had a student who’s carbine was experiencing both timing issues and failures to eject…
Read articleBeing Prepared For All Seasons: Through Layer Selection
When dressing before I head out, I like to ask myself, “can I reasonably change a tire, dressed as I am, with the full range of weather and…
Read articleThe Fight Picks You
By: “Frank Woods”, NYPD I have something to say. I will try to keep this short and simple. If you are in Law Enforcement and thus have the authority/ability/permission…
Read articleAutopsy Of A Rifle: DPMS Oracle 5.56mm
Part 1: Overview This is a factory new DPMS Oracle. And, it’s the first rifle featured in our “Autopsy” series. This rifle was unboxed and fired for function.…
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 articleDIY isn’t always the best option…
A great example of how poorly understood this platform really is. This hack job was done by a professional gunsmith. What started out as a solid CHF…
Read articleWhat is quality?
What is quality? According to the American Society of Quality, quality is – 1. the characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to…
Read articleTactical, cold, wind, rain, survive.
Here are some things to consider regarding layering and desolate areas. The land of many mountains, high desert and high winds can make for a challenging way to…
Read articleThe Red Dot Field Of View.
With magnified optics a larger field of view is absolutely desirable. Even shooting with both eyes open that larger field of view (FOV) lets you see more through…
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