Training
Last Man Standing
As difficult as it is to say, there may come a time when you may have to get on the gas and leave an area when you see trouble coming. I decided a long time ago that if I was already in a venue and something got started I would do something about it, if possible. My training has opened my eyes and helped me temper my planned response to an attack.
Support/Guard Hand Training with Instructor Zero
Instructor Zero explains and demonstrates how important it is to train your support/guard hand.
The “Why” Behind the SNS-R
Most think that SNS-R stands for Shoot-N-Scoot Rig. Nope, that’s just the catchy name I gave it. What those letters really stand for are Sympathetic Nervous System Rig.
Why I Train With Steel
The other way in which I use steel is with the aforementioned Challenge Targets 6” Pistol Plates. These are 1/4” AR500 steel and are rated for pistol use only. While this limits their use they’re actually a lot more useful, to me, than heavy static target systems.
Transition!
This is how it normally goes in training. The instructor would create a malfunction and the shooter would fail to release the rifle and transition to their pistol. Why? Because they were caught in what I refer to as vapor lock. It’s an automotive term look it up.
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Working From Cover
When I first saw the video of the DART officer being engaged at the pillar I said “that dude’s about to get...killed!” I saw it coming because I’ve trained extensively on how to work from cover.
Pack Light, Train Heavy
I want you to keep in mind that if you’re spending the money for weapons and ammo, hotel, food, time off work, wear and tear on your vehicle...why wouldn’t you spend money on good support gear?
Change Those Batteries
When I first started shooting rifles, many years ago, red dots were very expensive. So by sheer default I learned how to shoot iron sites, quite well I might add. For those who’ve recently entered our industry, you need to understand that red dot optics are a very new thing.
Instructor Zero - Tactical Carbine Brain Process Drill
Instructor Zero is pushing his personal limitations by running drills that test Muscle Memory vs. Cognitive Function.
Vehicle Defense Basics
I also thought I knew how to handle firearms in tight confines and found otherwise. As is the case with most things that fascinate you, once you get a taste for learning something new you know you’re going in with both feet.
Energize!
It’s sometime in the distant future. Technology has helped us immensely in every walk of life, except for one…criminals are still criminals.