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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 observation. To start, let’s determine what it is not: – Best is not determined by a cabal of industry & marketing masterminds scheming and plotting on how … Read more
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 experienced from the light being so far behind the front sight]*** “If there is a 50% chance of rain, you’d carry an umbrella. Tonight there will be … Read more
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 we look is important and can play a large part in what social groups we to which we gain entry. If you show up to your office … Read more
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 training facility known as Direct Action Resource Center (DARC). When people find eventually find out what I do, the common question “Why? Doesn’t that hurt?” shows up. … Read more
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 two valid methods of incapacitation: one based on psychological factors and the other physiological damage. People are often rapidly psychologically incapacitated by minor wounds that are not … Read more
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 civil. I am going to parse some words and offer some guidance so you know what my concerns are. Granted, I worked in a Federal Armory and … Read more
AAR: Direct Action Resource Center: Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Course By: Randy Hudspeth Objectives: Enter and systematically clear a complicated residential and/or commercial structure that is occupied by a well equipped, well organized and fanatical terrorist cell with a small group of officers. Execute a coordinated deliberate, hasty, assault with support elements and … Read more
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 defensive firearms use, you’ll come across this phrase often. It’s usually in the context of “weak” or “support hand” shooting, but I’ve heard it related to malfunction … Read more
AAR – Sentinel Concepts Essential Carbine Employment By: Phil Axelrod Instructor – Steve Fisher When: 10-11 October 2015 Where: Nunn, Colorado Cost – $450 Ammo : 1000 rounds (rifle) 300 rounds (pistol, optional) Class Size: 12 students My background and realm of experience – Active duty US Army Infantry Officer, Bachelors and Masters degrees in … Read more
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 walk just fine. I’m not comfortable on a bike. It doesn’t work for me. Walking works for me.’ My dad looked at me and said, ‘Son, riding … Read more