I took a student’s carbine that was completely dry and showed how I lube an M4 without taking anything apart by dropping oil in the bolt carrier exhaust ports then firing 5-7 rounds. Obviously, this is mostly used in training although some have used it for real. This will lube the necessary parts of the […]
Kyle Defoor
Tips for cleaning and maintaining your AR-15
Kyle Defoor’s teaching methodology is second to none. He takes what he learned as an assaulter in the SEAL Teams and breaks it down for us to learn. There are a lot of instructors out there and videos on YouTube explaining how to clean and maintain your carbine rifle, but how reputable are they? Kyle is one of […]
Tell me about your pistol
Tell me about your pistol? This was an interesting topic brought up at the Kyle Defoor 2 day pistol course I attended. This topic was brought up during one of his small break out sessions he does throughout the day to give your eyes a break from shooting. The usual response to someone asking a dude about […]
Team Multicam: Naval Special Warfare Veteran, Kyle Defoor
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 […]
How to travel with one backpack
These photos and post were taken from Kyle Defoor’s Facebook page. Like I’ve said before, I’ve trained with Kyle and have been following him for several years now. Kyle has a lot of experience with most types of gear and clothing, especially when it comes to travel and shooting. I’ve adopted some of Kyles methods […]
Trip Prep: Take only what you need
The course I took from Kyle Defoor a few years back was one of the best experiences I’ve had attending a shooting course. His professionalism, attention to detail, real-world experience and no bull-shit attitude were second to none. I’ve been following Kyle over the years to see what gear he recommends and his overall minimalist […]
Kyle Defoor talks about his custom Harley Davidson DYNA FXDL Lowrider
Kyle Defoor goes over his personal Harley Davidson motorcycle and the modifications he’s made to it. Kyle has been riding motorcycles for 20+ years and knows a thing or two on taking them on multi-day road trips. He also covers his typical loadout when riding and how to keep everything low-vis, so that you’re not advertising […]
Dual Weapons Deployment: The Future of Combatives
Not every encounter or engagement is going to be a static target 25 yards away. Most attacks happen within what’s called the combative bubble. If you were to draw a circle around yourself that was 7 yards from your centerline, that is your combative bubble. Anything that happens within this 7 yards will more likely […]
Practice Blades and Unique Knife Training with Kyle Defoor
Kyle Defoor is one of the few, if not the only firearms instructor that incorporates blade work and combatives into his training. We’re not talking about folding knives clipped to your pocket either. These are concealed fixed blades with one purpose. To defend your life with. Watch as Kyle goes over the knives he uses and a simple […]
3 day minimalist travel packing list
I’m asked often about traveling since it’s part of the job. Here’s as minimalist as can be done in the summer months for a three-day turn and burn with weather always a concern. 1) Pack- Crye Precision EXP1500 (USA made) 2) Black T-shirts- various (USA made) 3 & 4) Gray EDC pants and tan Rapide […]