One of the things I liked to do when not killin savages was solitary. I had a little hand-held solitary game. I would sit in my beach chair, wear my fav clothes and just not think at all for a few hours. Next to me, my trusty woobie (aka poncho liner) on my savage woven […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.7.2017
Continue to prep for the UBRR. A second Leg Day this week as we’ll blast them good today in the gym. Make note of your times in the run and your workouts in your workout log book. Training: 3 x 10 Pullups 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet Squats 20-15-12 […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.6.2017
After a swim day, it is back to a heavy day of UBRR preparation with pushups, sit-ups, crunches, and a ruck march. Once again, ensure that you’re keeping a log of your times on your runs and rucks and you should be noticing a decrease in the times as time moves along. Don’t forget your […]
Thoughts on Working Out from a former Delta Operator
(Article originally published on GunfighterU) I often get the question about how to train the body to prepare for battle. You’re talking to Old Sarge now, I don’t do a ton of training anymore but I can tell you what I did during my time in the military. As a tier one operator being physically […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.05.2017
Back to the pool today for some swimming after hitting the gym for some work on the shoulders and back. After the longer rucksack march on Sunday, this couple of days with shorter runs and a swim will have given your feet a break. But we’ll get the ruck back on tomorrow. Training: More Preparation […]
Zippo Hand Warmer Review
We’ve all been in a situation that required a little more heat than the average pair of gloves could provide. The situation could be a camping trip, hunting expedition, or even just a football game on a particularly cold day. In those times, we usually resort to the same old air-activated heat packs. You know […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.4.2017
Continue to prep for the UBRR Leg Day is a fun day with a trip to the gym today. Make sure you keep track of your times on the run in your workout log book. Training: 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Front Squat 20-15-12 reps (lighter weight) 3 x Goblet Squats 20-15-12 reps (lighter […]
Cartel Hitmen and the 50 BMG Gun
During 2008 we saw an influx of weapons on the cartel side that was very interesting. Almost as if they were giving someone a shopping list. Several of the law enforcement agencies started to procure armored vehicles for their command structure since it was very clear the criminal groups were specifically targeting them and some […]
Kershaw Tanto Blur- Add another
A few days ago I was taking an inventory of all of my bladed weapons. Fixed blades, tactical folders, daggers, tomahawks and machetes. I began to think to myself, “why do I have so many knives?” specifically folders. When I began putting them all back where they came from I realized the reason, because I […]
Claymore: World’s Most Famous Mine?
The Claymore is perhaps the most famous mine of the latter half of the 20th century. Making a name for itself during the Vietnam War, it was used to great effect by US forces to repel assaults and initiate ambushes. Over the years, allies and enemies took notice, and it has spawned many copies while […]