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The Engagement Skills Trainer
For Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Thursday, we are going to be discussing a system that has a reputation for being more trouble than it’s worth: The Engagement Skills…
Read articleImplementation of Dry-fire into the Training Calendar
“As there is no ammunition, every day when they come here for training, the shooters just aims the gun, pull the trigger to hear the ‘tick’ sound, and…
Read articleTraining Emphasis on Weapons Mastery
For TrainingTuesday, we are starting a new discussion on how to train our Paratroopers more efficiently. Specifically, we will be addressing how to train more efficiently. The reference…
Read articleMalfunction with a Primary Weapon Part 3
For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on Control. Specifically, we will continue our discussion on malfunctions as we address when in the cycle of function immediate…
Read articleNighthawk 1911 9mm Double Stacks!!!
April 28th 2017 Berryville AR. On the heels of Nighthawk Custom announcing its new collaboration gun in partnership with Agency Arms and Railscales we are pleased to share…
Read articleIntroducing the Vanguard GT Holster
CTT Solutions and Gunterest would like to announce their new Vanguard GT holster for the Glock 19. It was designed by Mike Pannone (CTTS) and Mia Wood (Gunterest)…
Read articleForge Tactical
26 April 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance, Ohio John Chapman and John Spears, senior cadre members at EAG Tactical, announced today the formation of Forge Tactical, a gunfighting…
Read articleLegal Aspects of Warrant Service with NVG
One of the things I like best about being a travelling instructor is meeting cops from all over the place and talking about the similarities in the job…
Read articleSkill Drills vs. Scenario Training
I was inspired to write this article because of a curious phenomenon known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This describes how a person’s knowledge of a subject and their…
Read articleIntegrated Weapons Training Strategy Doctrine
For Walkthrough Wednesday, we are continuing the discussion on the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy and the changes that are going to be taking place in doctrine. Master Jhoon…
Read articleFackler Discusses Shots To The Pelvic Area
“I welcome the chance to refute the belief that the pelvic area is a reasonable target during a gunfight. I can find no evidence or valid rationale for…
Read articleFire Control – Methods
For Training Tuesday, we are continuing our discussion on fire control. Specifically, we will be addressing the various fire control methods. The reference for this discussion is FM…
Read articleMalfunctions with a Primary Weapon, Part 2
For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on Control. Specifically, we will continue our discussion on malfunctions as we address when in the cycle of function immediate…
Read articleTrainers, Training, and Mindset
“The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.” – Sun…
Read articleFive on Friday 4-17
This is a weekly feature blog post composed of a selection of items from around the web that I read this week; five links and a cool Instagram…
Read articleMalfunctions with the Primary Weapon
After a long hiatus due to setting up the 82nd Airborne Division Enduring range, we are back to regular posts. We are continuing our discussion on Control. Specifically,…
Read articleFive on Friday 3-17
This is a weekly feature blog post composed of a selection of items from around the web that I read this week; five links and a cool Instagram…
Read articleTomahawk Selection
I have had a few questions in regard to selecting a tomahawk for police work. I am no expert on ‘Hawk construction but a few things to consider…
Read articleFive on Friday 2-17
This is a weekly feature blog post composed of a selection of items from around the web that I read this week; five links and a cool Instagram…
Read articleThe Gun Elitist Debate
There are some who will argue pure price point in both the excessively cheap and unnecessarily high extremes when it comes to guns and gear. Some are brand…
Read articlePSA for Buying Night Vision/Thermal Equipment
When buying ‘new’ gear, please take the time to find out some pertinent info: 1. Who is selling it and what is their role in the sale? 2.…
Read articleFive on Friday 1-17
This is a weekly feature blog post composed of a selection of items from around the web that I read this week; five links and a cool Instagram…
Read articleBallistic Helmets, Construction, Testing, and Ratings
So, after one of my gear reviews, I received so much feedback, I decided to clarify/expound. It seems most end users are merely consumers. They want to give…
Read articleChoosing a Protection Level for Rifle Plates
Armor 101… I tell customers that armor is one of the most confusing commodities in the defensive industry. Understanding the rating systems, the materials, and the capabilities associated…
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