Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
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
Arien Lee explains how skilled OPFOR role players improve force-on-force training through adaptive resistance, realistic feedback, equipment testing, physical pressure, and adversarial perspective.
By: Dr. Gary K. Roberts 8/23/11 Psychological and Physiological Incapacitation 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 … Read more
Chad Mercer explains how professional armorers reduce risk through authorized maintenance, documentation, custody records, manufacturer guidance, inspection, and clearly defined responsibility for duty weapons.
Randy Hudspeth reviews a 2015 DARC Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Course, including small-team response, task organization, mutual aid, limited visibility, force-on-force scenarios, casualty management, and element link-up.
Jonathan Halek describes entering his first rifle class as the least-experienced student and succeeding through safety, humility, instruction, class etiquette, realistic pacing, and honest feedback.
Phil Axelrod reviews Steve Fisher’s 2015 Essential Carbine Employment course, including safety, rifle zero, ready positions, mechanical offset, equipment failures, movement, malfunctions, accountability, and instructional approach.
Professional instructors can disagree without making the disagreement personal. Sound teaching explains context, objectives, evidence, safety concerns, and meaningful tradeoffs.
After receiving a lot of great feedback regarding my first offering, I decided to write a follow up article based on the questions I received. Again, I want to reiterate that I am by no means a subject matter expert. I am sharing this as a regular guy that trains a lot (400 to 600 … Read more