A compressed environment is perhaps one of the most dangerous and relentless setting you can deal with in CQB. It can be inside of a car, suburban terrain, a corridor or a room – the principle is simple, a tight environment without many possibilities and a quick cause-effect relationship. The main issue with compressed environments […]
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Cover and Concealment: The Difference Can Cause Bleeding
The difference between cover and concealment is one of the most misunderstood principles in the self defense. When evaluating the use of cover and concealment, we need to understand what they mean and how to identify them. Let’s look at the difference between cover and concealment. Cover: Will stop/deflect rounds for at least a small […]
SOFREP TV Field Notes: Buck Doyle Covers the Importance of Cover
Former Force Recon Marine and Marksmanship Expert Buck Doyle reviews the value and use of cover when identifying an enemy and preparing to take a shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n98lRAMTtvA&t=1s Follow SOFREP TV on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest news, photos and training evolutions. Be sure to check out SOFREP TV, bringing you what old fashion cable network’s can’t deliver; […]
Suppressor Covers | Handle the Heat
If you’ve done any precision shooting through magnified optics, you’re probably aware of the effect mirage has on your visibility. The shimmering heat waves reduce optical clarity and can be a big distraction. This problem is compounded when shooting suppressed as the can is one big fire-trap. In a similar fashion, if you’ve spent much […]
OC Tactical Hearing Protection Cover
I’ve been using Peltor ComTac’s for a quite a while now and, to be quite honest, I never felt that they were uncomfortable. But, I recently got an OC Tactical Hearing Protection Cover and I must say they do make my Peltor’s more comfortable. It’s quite a simple product. Basically, it’s a padded cover that […]
First Spear Ops-Core Hybrid Helmet Cover Review
I had the pleasure to review the First Spear Ops-Core Hybrid helmet cover on my Ops-Core Maritime-Cut helmet. First Spear makes great gear, and this helmet cover is by far the best I have seen on the market so far. In today’s environment of asymmetric warfare, helmet covers are very useful, since we might fight in […]