You can find Part 1 of this series here. You can find Part 2 of this series here. This article is neither about a specific rule nor specific ways of doing specific things. Like anything in life there are dozens of paths to one destination, it´s all about efficiency and … [Read more...]
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An Israeli special operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat (Part 2)
You can find Part 1 of this series here. Welcome back to the second part of the Top 10 unwritten rules of CQB series. In the previous part we talked about the first two rules about sight fixation and flashlights. Lets continue to our next two rules. But before, we would … [Read more...]
An Israeli special operator’s top unwritten rules of close-quarters combat (Part 1)
This series of articles isn't meant to offer concrete, hard-and-fast rules about close-quarters combat. Like anything in life, there are dozens of paths to this destination—it's efficiency and safety that make the difference. These ‘rules’ are more a reminder of things that many … [Read more...]
Watch: US Marines train in a live fire shoot house
Clearing a building is among the most treacherous tasks a warfighter can be faced with in a combat zone. A building full of unknown twists, turns, and hiding spots, potentially full of well-armed opponents isn’t anyone’s idea of an easy day, but the reality of modern warfare … [Read more...]
The FNX-45 Tactical Pistol: Born and bred for battle
Was asked recently to give my opinion on the FNX-45 Tactical so I have compiled a few of my thoughts and thought that I would share them with the community. When I first picked up the weapon, my first thought was, “Wow, this is really lightweight!” You can never go wrong with … [Read more...]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Recon Marines train for close quarters combat
CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, practice engaging an enemy in close quarters during the tactics phase of a close-quarter tactics course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014. Marines with Bravo Co., 1st … [Read more...]