“I have always considered myself a student first. There are a few people who have had a profound influence on the way I have developed my own expression. I have been focusing on a very specific methodology recently. Very specific skill set with a very unorthodox approach. It has been an interesting experience for me […]
Op-Ed
Law Enforcement Use Of Deadly Force Explained
Ok folks, so I know there a lot of people who believe LEO’s (Law Enforcement Officer’s) are too quick to draw their handgun to incapacitate or kill and uncooperative or unruly individual. I am not saying that every shooting scenario or incident that plays out in the United States, ending up with a person shot […]
Watch: Home Security Assessment
Tyler Grey is back with Rob from the Core Group to continue their home security assessment. If you missed part 1, you can watch it HERE. In this day and age you can’t afford to leave your front door unlocked when you go to bed for the night. The world is full of evil, full […]
Carrying With a Disability, Part 2: Gun and Gear Recommendations
(Article originally published on The Truth About Guns by Josh Wayner) Suggestions are about the same thing as opinions. I find that the majority of people mean well, but the main issue is that they’re telling you what works for them, which is invariably a conclusion that was reached after much trial and error. Or […]
DA-SA Semi-Auto Pistol Techniques with Massad Ayoob
(Article originally published on Tactical Life by Massad Ayoob) In a world of single-action 1911s and polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols, it’s easy to overlook traditional double-action/single-action (DA-SA) semi-autos. To fit in this category, the gun in question must fire only its first shot with a long, heavy DA pull that both raises and then drops the […]
Language Lessons: Suppressor Shift
(article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Mad Duo) Language Lessons: Suppressor Shift Term: Suppressor Shift Relates to: Rifle and pistol shooting with suppressors Application(s) of Use: Any type of shooting where a suppressor is mounted, though mostly focused on rifle suppressors. Definition: The shift in POI (Point Of Impact) that occurs after a suppressor is mounted […]
Watch: Combat Mindset and Mind Games
You can have all the fancy gear and guns, but when it comes time to employ those if you don’t have the proper mindset you will fail. You need to be able to remain aware of your surrounding during an adrenaline spiked moment, whether that is a gun fight or a street fight. You need […]
SURVIVAL FITNESS: CHOOSE TO DO DIFFICULT THINGS
I remember sitting around bored in my buddy’ Don’s studio on a cold winter morning in Chicago many years ago. We pretty much had nothing to do. It was miserable outside. The wind was blowing very hard and the city had a few feet of snow covering her grounds. The roads had been largely cleared […]
Best Finishes For Your SHTF Gun
It’s a great question – what firearms finish will work best to protect your gun from corrosion and wear during a long-term SHTF event, or over a long duration of time between cleanings and maintenance?  Well, as someone who was a professional firearms refinisher for many years, with lots of experience in cold bluing, hot […]
WARRIOR OR SURVIVALIST
Let’s look for a moment at the warrior mindset and basic survival instinct. Is it enough for a modern day warrior to be concerned solely with individual and unit survivability? Traditionally warriors have focused on martial skills that would allow them to win the fight and survive in battle. Today I hear a lot of […]