Out here in the regular world, where law enforcement is just a phone call away and most bars have bouncers employed specifically to break up fights, fist fights tend to be pretty short. A few punches thrown, maybe some poorly executed wrestling, and unless you’re on your way to become an internet celebrity on WorldStar, […]
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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 requires that our service members are experts in […]
Nobody goes into a room like Delta Force: A CQB attitude primer
Editor’s Note: This piece was written by Delta legend and all around American Hero George E. Hand IV for NEWSREP. (Cover photo: my good bud Robert Horrigan, KIA in Iraq) Close Quarters Battle (CQB), or Close Quarters Combat (CQC) is to the effect about 75% (maybe higher) testicles, and then 25% technique. I don’t like […]
CQB | Introduction to Entry and Limited Penetration
Hi guys, We have been playing for some time now with the idea to do an instructional video that addresses some of the common questions we often get regarding our CQB methodology. In the video: Introduction to modern CQB methods Common types of room shapes Angles relevance The NDIA The content in this video will […]
New reloadable ‘digital flashbang’ could offer more options for special operators, law enforcement officers
A new, reloadable flashbang with a digital fuse promises to give law enforcement officers and war-fighters a crucial tactical advantage when it comes to close-quarters combat (CQC). Liberty Dynamic has been working on the Enhanced Diversionary Device (EDD) for more than four years. According to the manufacturer, their flashbangs are superior to current products for […]
When point shooting in CQB is good to go
For every shooter there is a certain range that they reach their limit of proficiency at, of course this is not a constant but changes with time and practice; as skill improves, so does the distance. This point of proficiency is the furthest distance the shooter can effectively engage point targets with an almost constant […]
WATCH: Tactical thought – CQB in compressed environments
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 […]
The Heckler & Koch MP7: Compact and lightweight Personal Defense Weapon
The MP7 is extremely compact, lightweight, can be used in very confined spaces, and is practically recoil-free. It can be carried continuously, making it the ideal personal weapon for the soldier of today. Those who carry it will be suitably armed for the broadest range of operations. – Heckler & Koch In 1989, NATO published […]
Photo of the Day: Short, Sweet and Quiet
One of my favorite rifles to use at work and for play. Maxim Defense CQB Stock on a Colt Lower with a Spikes Tactical Compressor Upper. Magpul magazines, back-up Iron Sights, and sling. Trijicon MRO and Phase 5 Extended Bolt Release.
Why I prefer a two-point sling and the versatility it offers
Photo courtesy of DVIDS To put it simply: the one-point sling is not versatile enough. It’s really good at a specific role, and that is accommodating a direct action based use of the weapon. It is extremely good in this capacity but because it is such a specialized piece of kit, it lacks the versatility of the […]