Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, & Discussion
Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, & Discussion
Articles with a focus on Military.
For Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Thursday, we are talking about how we as NCO’s and Soldiers can influence how we address the capability gaps in our equipment and training. At the 2017 Sportsman’s Hunter’s Outdoorsman’s Trade show, I had a conversation with both the lethality branch of the Maneuver Center of Excellence and a… read more »
For Walkthrough Wednesday, we are going to begin a discussion on how to zero the M4A1 Carbine and coach our Paratroopers through the zero process. The reference for this discussion is appendix E, TC 3-22.9, Change 2, dated August 2017. Zeroing a weapon is not a training exercise, nor is it combat skills event. Zeroing… read more »
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 pistol. Discussing all elements of the shot process for the pistol is a vital discussion, as the M17 will be fielded to elements of the 82nd within… read more »
Primary & Secondary ModCast The panel discusses aspects of competition match directing. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Karl Kasarda Scott Jedlinski Chad Mercer Nate Osborne Tarrol Peterson Russell Phagan Episode sponsors: Forge Tactical Training Faxon Firearms Our Patreon page can be found here. Primary & Secondary: YouTube Website Facebook Complete Audio Podcasts: IHeartRadio Spreaker (Live… read more »
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 2 dated August 2017, TC 3-22.249, dated May 2017, and TC 3-23.35, dated May 2017. In order to build mastery in a skill, it must be done… read more »
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 Appendix E, TC 3-22.9, change 2, dated August 2017. The new zero target has been discussed in previous posts. However, to use it more efficiently, you have… read more »
Date: 1/14/18 Location: Gilbert’s Indoor Range in Rockville, MD Lead Instructor: Scott “Jedi” Jedlinski AIs: Dave Wampler and Doc Willoughby Students: 16 Gear Glock 19 Gen3 cut up by ATEi w/ RMR06 v1, frame stippled by SweatyMuddyBloody, OverwatchPrecision DAT, Agency magwell, Ameriglo black suppressor sights, stock barrel and recoil assembly Phlster Classic IWB kydex holster,… read more »
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, 3-22.249, and 3-23.35. I get told on a regular basis that there is not enough time in the day to do dry-fire. Units allegedly have too many… read more »
09-10 December 2017 Casa Grande, Arizona Intro- This is the hardest AAR I’ve ever written. I’ve started and stopped so many times because I’ve struggled to articulate the nuance in a manner that does it justice. My AAR is going to struggle because of this, and I hope that readers don’t hold that against Rob… read more »
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 to ready our Paratroopers for the change. The reference for this discussion is the 82nd Integrated Weapons Training Strategy LPD Slides. Table VI (as record fire will… read more »