On a recent vacation to Leesburg Florida to attend the Leesburg Bikefest I picked up a Mantis X2 Shooting Performance System. I haven’t had a chance to try it out but I’m looking to try it out this weekend. Here are some details on the Mantis X2: The main reason I bought this is to… Continue reading This is so cool!!!
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Video: US MARINE – The Truth About Thumb Over Bore!
There’s not much that will create an argument more than asking “What is the best firing stance and grip?” in a forum of AR shooters. While everyone has an opinion and many feel their’s is the only one that counts I’ll give you my quick answer – “The one that you are comfortable with and… Continue reading Video: US MARINE – The Truth About Thumb Over Bore!
Panhandle Rancher: Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol [Part 2]
Part 1 can be seen HERE. Range safety Extend your right hand ahead and out at shoulder level. Move the hand to the right noticing the effort required. With the hand again pointing forward, move the hand to the left, again noticing the effort required. For the same reason that it is easier (but… Continue reading Panhandle Rancher: Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol [Part 2]
Tactics for The American Reformation Part 6: Individual Movement Techniques & Fire Team Formations
Note: Information being provided is meant to encourage research, education, and training. The posts in of itself are merely brief summaries at most. Consider the information to be an introduction to the topic. Topics are published in no particular order. The main perspective of this ongoing series is a defensive response to a potential… Continue reading Tactics for The American Reformation Part 6: Individual Movement Techniques & Fire Team Formations
Chris Costa on Why We Train
Prior to founding Costa Ludus in 2011, Chris Costa spent 4 years as the President of Magpul Dynamics. Before founding Magpul Dynamics, Costa spent 7 years in the private sector at Applied Marine Technologies Inc. (AMTI) on assignment with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Risk Management Division (RMD). Also known as “The Beard”… Continue reading Chris Costa on Why We Train
VIDEO: Training day with Dave from Wolf-Fire
Here is a video from last weekend when Prepper Ralph and I took a firearms class from Wolf-Fire Firearms. I cannot emphasize how much I get out of these classes. Many mistakes are made – which allows for learning and correction. Each class I have taken I surprise myself with how much better I do… Continue reading VIDEO: Training day with Dave from Wolf-Fire
On firearms training
While thinking about firearms training Goingray58 sent in some info on the Appleseed Project. This is real firearms training and pretty inexpensive. Some links: Website: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/ Classes by State: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/search-states-map.php Pricing: http://www.appleseedinfo.org/pricing.html FAQ: (answers most of my questions) http://www.appleseedinfo.org/as_prepare.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectappleseed/ Lucky Gunner: (participant article) http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/what-is-project-appleseed/ Wikipedia: (origins and stats) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Appleseed Has links at the… Continue reading On firearms training
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
The most major accomplishment this week was a “Tactical Response” class I attended with Prepper Ralph(my co-host on The Patriot Podcast). This class was offered by Wolf-Fire Firearms based in Mooresville, NC. The class was held Saturday. Weather was extremely hot (over 90 degrees) and humidity was high. Four people total took the class. Safety… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?