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Functional Element of Control and the M9: Arc of Movement and Trigger Control
For Manual Monday, we are starting our discussion on the functional element of control for the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing arc-of-movement, and trigger control with the…
Read articleTraining Methodology for Dry-Fire in a Unit
For Fossil Friday, our discussion topic is training methodology, and how it needs to change specifically about dry-fire. Our references for this discussion are TC’s 3-22.9, Change…
Read articleZeroing the M4A1 Carbine
For Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Thursday, we have a video demonstrating techniques for marking and interpreting the New Army Approved zero target. The reference for this discussion is…
Read articleHow to Implement Dry-Fire for Large Groups
For more Training Tuesday, we will be looking at how to integrate dry-fire into the training calendar. The reference for this discussion is Appendix D TC’s 3-22.9,…
Read articleChanges to the Army’s Rifle Qualification
For Training Tuesday, we will be looking at the changes in qualification standards that were briefed during the Maneuver Warfighter Conference last week, and what we can do…
Read articleEye Dominance, Zero, Low Light, and the Pistol
For more Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on aiming the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing non-dominant eye use, incorrect zero, and low-light conditions with…
Read articleCommon Sighting Errors with Pistols
For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on aiming the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing common sighting errors with the pistol. Discussing all elements of the…
Read articleThe Single Biggest Issue with the M4A1: The Magazine
For Force Mod Friday, we are going to be discussing the primary point of failure in the M4A1: The Magazine. The primary cause of double feeds is a…
Read articleChanges to the Rifle Qualification for the Army
For Walkthrough Wednesday, we are going to be discussing the Draft qualification for the M4A1, and what changes will be coming about as a result of it. The…
Read articleP&S ModCast 129 – Gun Nerds 11: The Road To The M17 Pistol
Primary & Secondary ModCast The Panel discusses the history of military sidearms leading up to the testing and acceptance of the M17 pistol. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Phil…
Read articleB.E. Meyers & Co. MAWL Now in FDE
November 22, 2017 (Redmond, WA) B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. has now released the Flat Dark Earth (FDE) version of its Modular Advanced Weapon Laser (MAWL), just in time for…
Read articleA Beginner’s Guide to Ruck Marching
I am currently assigned as an Infantry OSUT commander (Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, rolled into one 14-week course). As such, I manage the training for…
Read articleThe Story of the Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit and the Birth Arbor Arms
“Oh, FRCK IT” I thought to my self as I teetered on the gunnel tube of a 32 foot Rigid Inflatable Boat skipping down lake Thar Thar, Iraq…
Read articleB.E. Meyers & Co. Releases the MAWL-CLAD, a New SWIR Variant of the MAWL Series
October 9, 2017 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce the release of a new variant of the MAWL series of weapon aiming…
Read articleB.E. Meyers BOARS-M2
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a revolutionary new optics and accessory rail system called the BOARS-M2 (B.E. Meyers Optics & Accessories…
Read articleBuyer Beware: Selecting Your Everyday Carry Tourniquet
Authors: Andrew D. Fisher and Will G. With the increase in Active Violent Incidents (AVIs) over the last few years and the shared lessons learned (LL) from the…
Read articleZeroing the Close Combat Optic (CCO), Part 1:
We are continuing our discussion on the M68 Close Combat Optic, or CCO. The reference for this is TM 9-1240-413-13P dated May 2013, and TC 3-22.9, Change 1…
Read articleHow to use Excel for Training Management
For Training Tuesday, we are continuing our discussion from previous weeks. How do we capture information from large groups of people? What is the most effective way to…
Read articlePistol Draw and Presentation
We are continuing our discussion about the shot process. Specifically, we will be addressing the shot process as it applies to the pistol. As mentioned previously,…
Read articleFossil Friday: The ALT-C Qualification
For Friday, were going to discuss a new topic: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures that are obsolete or fossilized. This week’s Fossil Friday topic is the 25 meter scaled…
Read articleThe M68 Close Combat Optic
For Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Thursday, we are continuing our discussion on optics. Specifically, we will be discussing the M68 Close Combat Optic, or CCO. The reference for…
Read articleExternal Ballistics Terms:
For Walk through Wednesday, we are continuing our discussion on ballistics. Specifically we will be talking about external ballistics. The reference for this discussion is TC 3-22.9, change…
Read articleHow to Generate the TRACR Reports for use.
For Training Tuesday, We are continuing our discussion about the trending report data available in the TRACR program on most ranges of Fort Bragg. To recap, the trending…
Read articleThe Army Doesn’t Need a Battle Rifle
The Army recently published an RFI (“request for information,” basically a non-binding request for companies in the industry to send them spec sheets and estimated pricing for an…
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