One’s outlook on life and the world around them does a great many things. In some it is the source of joy, in others despair. In all though, it shapes ones actions and reactions and helps to define them to themselves and to those around them. I certainly do not mean to infer that everyone […]
When we start talking about the tactical application of firearms we must discuss cover and concealment. They are tied together and are easier to understand when presented at the same time. The simplest definition of cover is; something that prevents bullets from entering you. That’s it. Cover can be anything that is “bullet proof” or “bullet resistant.” […]
The survival mindset is another facet of what makes us up as people. Some folks have it naturally and others do not. Fortunately, the “Survive” mindset can be taught, learned and cultivated. This does not mean that one must become a paranoid, camouflage clad conspiracy theorist living “off the grid” in a plywood shack somewhere. It […]
This quarter we bring you the third excerpt from Ric.’s book Practical Defensive Handgun Employment. Victory is far easier to attain if you prepare yourself ahead of time for conflict. Have a plan and have a back-up plan. Make your plans tentative and flexible, as the world is a fluid state. Acquire the tools needed for […]
AggDefSol and Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1) just completed a high op-tempo six days at Fort Picket, VA. UCT-1 brought Bravo and Charlie Detachments to Fort Pickett to train with AggDefSol in October. UCT-1 began their evolution on the small arms range with a one day tactical shooting course. They covered the M9, the M4 […]