Clint Emerson, a former Navy SEAL, has written a second book titled “100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition.” Here is an excerpt that focuses on fortifying your house. How To Fortify Your Home Security (#45) Most homeowners think of home security as a simple checklist. Install decent locks, consider an alarm system, make sure window locks […]
Navy Seal
Trijicon and Primary Arms collaboration | The ACOG with ACSS reticle
The Trijicon ACOG is a legendary optic among many servicemen who have relied upon its durability and versatility during combat. While I am lucky to count myself among that group, my time spent overseas was spent with the venerable TA01 which has been surpassed time and time again by more advanced offerings from Trijicon. While […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 5
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 5 Back to the gym today as we prep for the UBRR with a Chest and Triceps workout. Then a 4-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Since we’re rucking two days in a row…. It would be a great time, to wear that second pair of boots. […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 4
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 4 Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do a 5-mile rucksack march in under 75 minutes. Conduct the ruck over varied terrain. It will probably be a very early start here in the Northeast as we’re supposed to get hit with […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 3
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 3 Tuesday is Leg Day, time for building strength and endurance, begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes which is the standard. […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 2
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 8, Day 2 A good workout is the best way to start Monday and the week off right. We’ll start with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run in 40 minutes or less in a […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 6
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 6 It is Friday, so yes, you know it also means Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. This builds up the strength in your legs that will help propel the rucksack. Then some lunges and after the […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 5
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 5 We are heading back to the gym today as we prep for the UBRR with a Chest and Triceps workout. This workout will build your upper body strength. Then a 4-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stretch well before and after and to […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 4
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 4 Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a 3-mile rucksack march, and a 300-meter swim with fatigues and boots. Aim to go as fast as you can in each event. Get used […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 3
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 7, Day 3 Tuesday is our favorite Leg Day at the gym, but we’ll begin with pull-ups, squats, and lunges to build up the strength in your lower body. That builds the muscles necessary for carrying a rucksack, which is the bread and butter of SOF. Then a […]