Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Firearms, tactical, defensive, law-enforcement, and professional training articles focused on developing adaptable skills, sound judgment, and practical competence.
Class: Vehicle Close Quarters Battle (VCQB) Instructor Instructor: William Petty Location: 88 Tactical Lodge Tekamah, Nebraska March 29th to April 1st, 2016 *Most of the photos are from Mellor Photography and were provided to students for personal use* Disclaimer: First off, to ensure everything is on the up and up, I received a compensated … Read more
First things first, here is my bio to gauge whether or not my opinions are relevant to you: Lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ), no LEO or military experience (save being an Air Force brat), NRA pistol instructor (who isn’t?). I have received previous training from George Wehby of I4Tactical, Matt Jacques of Victory … Read more
Tore Haugli explains how realistic conditions, mission priorities, equipment constraints, and purposeful practice should shape effective firearms training.
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
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. Remf What this AAR isn’t: A complete breakdown of the TTP’s and minutia taught in the class. There are reasons for this. The most important is without … Read more
Minimum police training establishes a threshold, not mastery. Professional readiness requires integrated judgment, tactics, communication, medical skill, fitness, and continued practice.
The inverse-square law explains why light intensity falls rapidly with distance—and why flashlight reach depends on candela and beam shape, not lumens alone.
High-output weapon lights are most effective when paired with disciplined low-light training. Learn to control reflected light, use spill, avoid strobe dependence, and gather information without blinding yourself.
Emotional attachment, group identity, and popularity can distort decisions about defensive guns, equipment, and training. Better choices begin with mission, evidence, and demonstrated performance.
The ability to protect ourselves and our loved ones at home is of paramount importance. With this in mind it is best to understand the options available to maximize your effectiveness if you need to use deadly force in defense of yourself and your family while at home. Before delving into weapons, it is important … Read more