Tactical How-To

Are you sharpening CCW skills?
If you carry a concealed weapon you need to hone your skills on a regular basis. Dave Fessenden’s book “Defensive Handgun Skills” will help you do that.

Video: Practical D.O.P.E. – Rifle Shooting Technique
Ryan Cleckner covers how to gather and organize D.O.P.E. (Data On Previous Engagements) and how to organize this information to make it readily available in the field. (NSSF Video)

Practice Drills Maximize Handgun Training Time (& Who Won the Book?)
If you want to learn how to shoot a pistol faster and more accurately, “Tactical Pistol Shooting” by Erik Lawrence delivers the handgun training you need. These shooting drills are a great place to start, whether you carry a pistol for a living, or carry concealed for self defense or personal protection.

Video: How to Train Using the “Surprise Break” Trigger Pull
In this clip from Jeff Cooper’s Defensive Pistolcraft DVD, the renowned instructor reviews the concept of the “surprise break.” This is when the operator slowly squeezes the trigger, not knowing exactly when it will release. Cooper says it’s helpful for training because it increases the operator’s focus. What do you think? Leave a comment below. [...]

Book Excerpt: Secrets to Concealed Carry for Women
In this final post in the series from “Personal Defense for Women,” author Gila Hayes reveals insider tips and secrets for selecting and wearing concealed carry holsters and gear for women.
Adapt, Improvise, Overcome
Need some recreation between patrols. This chess set was spotted at a USMC post in Afghanistan… Outstanding.







