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Shooters Choice: Gloves

Shooters Choice: Gloves

It’s always been a disputed issue among shooters on whether or not to use gloves.  In my opinion the answer is easy; it’s all about shooter preference.  And branching off from that if you so choose to operate with gloves then choosing the right glove is critical just like any other piece of gear you [...]

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Load and Make Ready

Load and Make Ready

Choosing the Right Ammunition If you’re an operator worth your salt, then you give a lot of attention to your gear and weapons systems.  Before any evolution you ensure your gear is in its exact spot suited for your skill set or position on the team.  Maybe you’re the primary breacher you have an extra [...]

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Functional Fitness, Shooting and the Tactical Advantage

Functional Fitness, Shooting and the Tactical Advantage

Being in the military now for 13 years and going (8.5 years enlisted and the rest as a commissioned officer), I’ve made physical fitness the cornerstone of all my training.  But I see many in the military and law enforcement out of shape and even obese.  It’s a proven fact that you’re more likely to [...]

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Unstable Platform Training

Unstable Platform Training

“Train how you fight” is a saying that we’ve all heard before.  But sometimes trying to simulate battlefield conditions can be a tall order.  A big part of shooting like a Navy SEAL or any high-speed Maritime Operator is the ability to shoot on unstable shooting platforms (A.K.A Boats).  With the lack of floating ranges [...]

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Lights, Training, Violence of Action

Lights, Training, Violence of Action

Your firearms are without a doubt the most essential tools in a tactical operator’s inventory.  But we have so many other tools in our kits that we use on a daily basis, and in my point of view and experience, lighting systems are a critical item everyone needs to have, know how to use, and [...]

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