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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Some Thoughts on the Practical Rifle Concept
A simple lightweight rifle will do most tasks to an acceptable degree. When I was younger, I had a 12 gauge shotgun. This shotgun covered almost all of my hunting needs at the time, from killing gophers to deer, birds to coyotes. I remembered thinking that it was interesting that people wanted multiple rifles to … Continue reading Some Thoughts on the Practical Rifle Concept
Is Bushcraft Fire Starting a Waste of Time?
Depending on who you follow on the internet and YouTube there is a great deal of varied opinion on how important the ability to start a fire is, especially with any tool past a cigarette lighter. There seems to be two main camps that have become popular: 1) The Bushcrafter - someone that has fifteen … Continue reading Is Bushcraft Fire Starting a Waste of Time?
What Does Unsupported Mean?
Any modern incarnation of the Home Guard is going to be unsupported or, at best, minimally supported. After all, their main purpose is to provide support and assistance, not to be assisted. As this is just a concept, there is no one who could be planning to provide support to them. Today, we are going … Continue reading What Does Unsupported Mean?
Britian to Revive an Old Concept?
I was scrolling through the news and saw an interesting post from the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68086188 In a speech, General Sir Patrick stated the need to have the foundation laid for a voluntary service. One which could augment their regular forces should a land war break out. This sounds like the Home Guard concept (the one … Continue reading Britian to Revive an Old Concept?
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
The Home Guard Concept a Year Later
About a year ago I began writing about the concept of the Home Guard and Canada's Rangers. These were community groups that came together during the axis threats of World War II in England and Canada, volunteer in nature and designed to assist the authorities in the event of attack on the home front. Other … Continue reading The Home Guard Concept a Year Later
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
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