Saturation training is simply training a task at its most basic level over and over and over and over, then building on the next step or skill and so on. Like the old Bruce Lee quote, "I don't fear the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks, I fear the man who has practiced one kick … Continue reading Saturation Training
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World War III
The news lately has many headlines regarding another world war. There is conflict in Ukraine still, Israel and Hamas have no sign of slowing, US military bases across the Middle East are attacked almost daily, commercial shipping in the Red Sea is losing proposition if you're not a Chinese or Russian flagged vessel, South America … Continue reading World War III
Trigger Control: A Pound at a Time
Most of us have been taught that when we pull the trigger, the breaking of the shot should be a surprise. This is sound advice, but what if I told you there is another way which could work even better? What if you became so familiar with your trigger that you know exactly when the … Continue reading Trigger Control: A Pound at a Time
Fine Motor Skills in Combat
Much has been said and written about fine motor skills and the loss of the same in combat. The most common thing repeated being, all fine motor skills are gone and you will only be able to use gross motor skills. While not very scientific, based on my experiences, I have made some observations: 1. … Continue reading Fine Motor Skills in Combat
BRASS to Make you More Accurate
The military uses a lot of acronyms to help with the teaching process, and they seem to be helpful. Perhaps, though, I've been so thoroughly brainwashed that I don't know better anymore. In the fundamentals of marksmanship there are a few things to set up, such as stance, natural point of aim, sling usage, grip, … Continue reading BRASS to Make you More Accurate
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the New Year, with it many people make resolutions. Today I'm reflecting upon years of success and failure with resolutions, or goals in general, to establish patterns for success. So here are some ideas to increase your success: Make your goal specific and measurable. Without this you will not be able to show progress … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Firearms Safety Rules
Perhaps it seems silly to go all the way back to the basics and cover the four firearms safety rules. Except that they are the basic building blocks we build all firearms training upon, and no level of mastery can be achieved without a thorough understanding and application of the basics. Ultimately too, we this … Continue reading Firearms Safety Rules
EDC Skills – Am I Prepared to Use Force?
For anyone who thinks they will have the potential to be placed in a self defense scenario, the most basic question they need to ask is whether or not they will be able to take force against another person or animal. This may sound silly but all to often it is not considered until it … Continue reading EDC Skills – Am I Prepared to Use Force?
Prepared Citizen Skill Sets – EDC
What does a prepared citizen need in the way of security and defense skills? This can be like asking, what kind of vehicle do I need? Well, that depends on what you need it to do. I have compiled a list of some common scenarios people talk about preparing for: The everyday carry that is stopping a potential … Continue reading Prepared Citizen Skill Sets – EDC
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