Blades and Knives
Throwback Thursday: Knives for Defense — What You Need to Know
If you do not train for every type of combat, your training time isn’t rich — it’s impoverished. The majority…Read More >
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6 Best Pistol Braces
Pistol braces have become incredibly popular in the past few years. Why? They help improve the accuracy and handling of…Read More >
Safety and Training
Close Quarters Battle — Three Tips
Most personal defense situations occur at close range, and the tactics used are about close-quarters battle. It isn’t about being a good shot—it’s about gunhandling. If the adversary uses open hands, edged weapons, or blunt force, you must be ready for a response at intimate range. If your set of skills is limited to the firearm, you are ill prepared for the reality of personal defense. Simply firing at stationary targets at 7 to 10 yards isn’t preparation for a CQB event.
Firearms
Springfield Armory SOCOM 16: First Look, First Shots
Springfield Armory has consistently refined its M1A platform to suit long-range competitive match shooters, operators who want more caliber, and hunters wanting a reliable, rugged, accurate rifle. The new SOCOM 16 is even more adaptable and leaps into the 21st century. It’s a rifle that is modular, adaptable, and customizable, and it runs with the heart of an M1A.
Safety and Training
AR Live-Fire Technique: Determining Close-In Offset with Your Red Dot
Adam Painchaud, director of the SIG SAUER Academy in New Hampshire, demonstrates with live fire how much your AR’s point of aim and its point of impact can vary at CQB distances. Watch this video to see more.
Safety and Training
Close Quarters Battle: An Overview
Close quarters combat, or close quarters battle is an especially dangerous type of combat where small units engage enemies with…Read More >