Tactical Skills for a Life Well Lived
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For this edition of the conversation starter series, I want to know what you’re currently working on. What questions do you have floating around that you’d like to get answered?
More specifically, what kinds of questions can I help you answer.
You see, I enjoy doing research and finding answers. I also abide by the philosophy that I could always be wrong about something. That keeps me honest and ready to challenge the status quo.
So tell me, what do you want to learn? [Read Full Article »]
Colonel Townsend Whelen is a legend among marksmen and outdoorsmen alike. His exploits spanned the Spanish American war to the Canadian wilderness, to even running the Frankford Arsenal. He has over two thousand articles and nine books to his name.
It’s really a shame that more people don’t know of him. So let’s fix that. [Read Full Article »]
In the last conversation starter post, I talked about my goals throughout the year. We’re closing in on the end of the first quarter, and I’m on track to finish mine so far. It’s time to look ahead.
In Q2, I want to start competing in local matches. As a point of commitment, I registered for a match about an hour away. My equipment probably isn’t up to snuff, and my skills are certainly rusty, but that’s ok.
Let’s talk about my match and what you might have coming up. [Read Full Article »]
It’s time to continue our series on the history of the M-16 and how it came to be. You see, the story of the M-16 is really the story of its accompanying cartridge, the 5.56×45 NATO.
We last left off from this tale in 1955, where Gerald Gustafson and William Davis had their funding cut off for any further research into small-caliber high-velocity (SCHV) cartridges. The Army Ordnance Board, responsible for developing new small arms, was well down the path to adopting the 7.62 NATO and M-14 rifle. [Read Full Article »]
By the mid-1950s, Gerald Gustafson and William Davis had taken up as champions of the little .22 cartridge. They were involved in D.L. Hall’s earlier work, and now they wanted to continue proving to the Army that this research path was a worthy contender for an infantry rifle.
But they met stiff resistance. Not the least of which was from the Chief of Army Ordnance, who took every effort to hide their work from the world. [Read Full Article »]
Daniel Morgan and his famed riflemen were key figures during the American Revolution. They were among the first units to employ precision rifle fire and guerilla tactics to harass the British and interdict logistic chains.
But how much do you actually know about Morgan? If you’ve been to an Appleseed shoot, you’ve probably attempted a shot at “Morgan’s Shingle.” But what do you really know about this imposing American figure? [Read Full Article »]
Well, it’s 2019. I’ve always enjoyed the process of setting new goals for myself, but the truth is that I’m not always good at the follow up.
In this post, I want to tell you about the things I have planned for the year. Spoiler alert: you guys are a part of this. However, I also want to hear about your goals and wishes. [Read Full Article »]
The conversation starter series is an opportunity for members of our community to talk about a specific question or problem. We have readers and commenters from a wide variety of background. From high power competitors to military and law enforcement personnel. Each has their own take on things, and this is how we talk about it.
My question to you is this: do you participate in shooting matches, either organized or outlaw?
If you do, what kind?
If not, what’s holding you back? [Read Full Article »]
This is a rant, and I’m going to take heat for it.
Gun people are some serious fanboys at times. I’m focusing my rant here on Glock because they’re low hanging fruit. Well, that and their well-known tagline: “Perfection.”
Honestly, I don’t have anything against Glock, per se. However, I have trouble with people who confuse marketing materials as cold hard truth. [Read Full Article »]
Learning military and tactical skills will improve your life. Adopting a mindset that pursues honor, strength, mastery, and courage has tangible benefits to your career, your relationships, and your own wellbeing. This post outlines why I started all of this. [Read Full Article »]
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