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The United States Secret Service will do everything in their power and spare no expense in order to protect the President and his family. In this video, we take a look at some of the tactics and techniques they employ in order to do this. The protective mission of the USSS is to ensure the safety of […]
Used with permission from the Naval Special Warfare Development Group pictures Instagram page. This photo is a snapshot in time of the DEVGRU Gold Squadron snipers honing their skills. Can you identify the firearms and gear in this photo?
Gold Star families from around the country will be brought to Hawaii on an all-expense-paid trip to Oahu, Hawaii from May 2-8. The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation (MRF) is covering transportation, accommodations, meals, and all other expenses as they pull out all the stops for an event with the sole purpose of honoring the families of fallen Reconnaissance […]
Team members from SWAT prepare for night training. Training in low light settings is imperative to a successful SWAT team. You can’t expect to be successful in an environment unless you train in it.
SWAT recruits getting smoked in an attempt to weed out those that should not be there. Every day started with a few hours of PT (physical training) in full gear, which sometimes included your gas mask. The goal; PT until someone quits. Simple concept, easily achievable. Go home, rest, and do it again the next […]
Potynsky is a decorated veteran, having served as a Green Beret from the US Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group, with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the Army he deployed again to Iraq for a private security company. Upon his return, Potynsky founded Northern Red Inc, a training facility established to bring current […]
“Never walk away from your home ahead of your axe and sword. You can’t feel a battle in your bones, or foresee a fight.” — The Hávamál (Viking book of knowledge), circa 1000 A.D. Occasionally here at SpecialOperations.com we get article submissions from authors, that we believe that our readers will enjoy. And this one from Warren Gray, […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you have someone in your life who just loves guns and gear we have the solution for you. Some couples don’t share hobbies, and gun stuff is a very intricate hobby so it can be tricky. It’s hard to even put a list together that doesn’t dive into […]
When the US military transitioned away from sew-on unit patches and flags to hook-and-loop fasteners (velcro®), a whole new ballgame began. Morale patches designed and produced by civilian gun and gear companies exploded in popularity, with some people designing popular (and lucrative) enough patches that they’ve turned it into a full-time occupation. I met with […]
Photo courtesy of Defoor Proformance Facebook page I’ve had the privilege of training with Kyle Defoor in his 2 day pistol course. The skills and tactics that he teaches are second to none. With his vast knowledge of tactics, firearms, and combatives you’ll go away having learned something that you can put to use within your own […]
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