This cracks me up that you posted this. I’ve went over the free course as well. It’s very practical. Nothing flashy or over the top. If you wait you’ll get special offers on his programs. You can get them all for like 250 and even pay them 50 for 5 months. Just wait for the email offers to come in. I purchased a cheaper program just to support all the free content he has available and it’s amazing and well done. Also dude keeps you laughing .
I am familiar with his course, but, have never taken it myself. I know two individuals who have and they told me it was worth the money.
Thought for the day:
Training and practice are processes of continuous action, not events. The only way to own physical skills is to habitually train them.
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Figured others here would enjoy this like I did. Used this quote to outline my fitness program and get back to it, but this quote has everyday applications.
“When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable —if there are no consequences—that poor performance becomes the new standard.” - Jocko Willink
Totally agree. The sad part: IMHO substandard performance has became commonplace in many professions.
Welcome, haven’t seen you before, thanks for posting.
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I would go even further to say that many accept it within their personal lives and professions. Truely one of the sad realities of today.
Thanks. I am fairly new to the forums as a whole. But the title Tactical Life is what caught my eye (as a veteran). A lot of interesting topics.
Thought for the day:
The magic is that there is no magic … only component skills properly executed on demand.
I’ve had that argument before with Team Guys I used to work with - there are few real differences between a SEAL, a Ranger, and a regular line infantry Marine. Selection process, sure. But they are all using the same basic tactics, the same basics of marksmanship. The real difference is in the number and quality of repetitions with those tactics - training to a standard, not to a time limit. Ingraining those tactics until they are second nature (if not first), and adapting/reacting on the fly is as natural as breathing.
In rope rescue training, you have Operator level (basic), and Technician (advanced). Operator teaches the basics of rappelling, and raising/lowering systems and where/when to use them. Technician teaches different types of high line systems, but guess what. A high line is just multiple sets of raising/lowering systems, used in different combinations. Deeper understanding of the basics leads to the ability to use them in broader contexts.
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A concept that applies to any skill set you want to master. Well said.
Totally agree, I have had the same arguments before, “we are better than you because” and this attitude is the same for tactical LEO’S, from FBI HRT to LA SWAT to small community SWAT teams.
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A concept that applies to any skill set you want to master. Well said.
Agree, well said.
Thought for the day:
A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind, and won’t change the subject.” – Winston Churchill
Something that came up last week and not in a good way either. I know, I have written about this many times, to the point that I am beginning to sound like a screeching owl, but, people tend to get comfortable and lazy, so, a reminder.
Note: Not all of you have access to firearms, take from this what you think is helpful for you and yours.
1. Stay informed of any protest activity, location and movement in your area. Social media, the local news and even some cellphone apps such as Google Maps will alert you to the potential of unrest. Brief your family before departing of what is going on in the area and what actions to take should the protests occur while in transit. Have kids use the bathroom BEFORE you depart. Unscheduled potty stops can be dangerous in protest areas.
2. Ensure the vehicle is properly stocked with emergency items such as first aid kits, jumper cables, flashlights, a small Get Home Bag with water, food and survival items and self-defense weapons (non-lethal/lethal). Cellphones should be fully charged or have charging blocks within the vehicle.
3. Pre-plan routes to you destination and return, including a primary route, alternate route at a minimum.
Pre-plan routes to your destination and return, including a primary route, alternate route at a minimum. Use car Gosford quick referencing of location andalternateroutes. If protest areas are shown along your routes, change direction and avoid at accosts. Keep car fueled up to full state. If you need to refuel, choose a primary and alternate fuel stop along your route. If the trip is long, preplanned rest and feeding stops should be coordinated to the greatest extent possible.
4. Seat belts are always worn, doors are always locked, windows are always up. Use vehicle air conditioning in there-CIRCULATE position. Legally authorized, firearm in a concealed carry position. I personally place my pistol under my right thigh (I am right-handed), grip towards center console. This allows me quick access to my pistol, and it is not caught up in the seatbelt if had to draw from my typical appendix carry position. I have had plenty of civilians Tell me that if I slam on my brakes, the pistol will fly onto the floorboard and will complicate things. This makes me smile as this will NOT happen and having driven armed in some of the most austere places on the globe, this works for me.
5. Drive defensively with at least2 car lengths between you and the car in front of you so you have plenty of time to react to rapidly changing situation around you. Of course, todays drivers may try to fit their car in this 2-car space, so be prepared.
Always look for an out. If something happens directly in front of you, you must plan quickly to stop, change lanes, change direction, pull onto sidewalks, conduct J turns, etc. When coming to a stop on a city road, leave sufficient space that you can maneuver the car out of traffic if needed. You have planned, prepared and avoided all protest areas, What if Murphy (of Murphy’s Law fame) raises his head and you suddenly find yourself surrounded by a flash protest mob?
1. The passenger must immediately dial 911 and describe mob size, location, activities and that you are in fear for your life and the life of your children. Most laws state that you cannot intentionally run protesters over in your vehicle. However, in this situation where have my family with me, I am not going to let the violent crowd dictate if my family and I get to live. The driver will attempt to slowly navigate from the area impossible. Do not stop! If necessary, gently nudge people that are in your vehicles path out of the way. If they jump onto your hood, continue slowly forward until clear of crowd .
- If they are hitting the cars window shield their hands, not much will break, but bats, poles, bricks or emergency responder window breaking pens can lead to window breakage. Side and rear windows are safety glass and will shatter readily. Do not push this shattered glass out, as it will still offer a layer of protection from the protesters outside the vehicle attempting to reach through the broken glass to pull an occupant out of the vehicle (i.e. will cut skin quickly).Once free of the crowd, you can push the shattered safety glass outside of the car so you can see. The windshield is laminated*
Safety glass and has a layer of plastic that will keep it from shattering. It can white out however, eliminating your ability to see. Should this occur, have your passenger kick the front windshield out so that you can see to your front2. Children or passengers should immediately get low into the vehicle, as close to the floors possible. There is the possibility that armed protesters will shoot at the vehicle as you move through the crowd. Should a flammable liquid be tossed onto the car, such as a Molotov cocktail, immediately accelerate through the crowd, breaking contact and stopping at least 200 meters from the protesters. Do not worry about running people over at this point.
The 200 meters allows sufficient standoff from your vehicle and the sprinting protesters heading towards your car, to allow outstep out with your fire extinguisher and extinguish the flames. Once the flames are out, immediately get out of the area.200 meters is also a distance that most protesters armed with pistols will be ineffective.
- If either being shot at, Molotov cocktails thrown at your car or rocks smashing out your car’s windows - these are deadly threats. Faced with a deadly threat, we are generally authorized to protect our lives, the lives of our family and innocent 3rd parties. Your vehicle can be considered a weapon, use it! Should your vehicle no longer be drivable, or you have been channelized into a road block or ambush with no possibility of escape, you will be required to fight for your life. Fight from the vehicle for as long as possible. Shoot through doors and glass as needed. Do not extend your firearm outside of the vehicle as it can be taken from you with ease and used against you. When out of ammunition, be prepared to fight with whatever you have and do not quit. If there is a possibility for escape for you and your family, do it early. *
Time wasted will bring more bad people to the party, so be prepared to fight your way to shelter or cover from a near by building. How do we train for these mass population, vehicle assault scenarios? Start with tabletop exercises, walk-throughs, dry fire and eventually live fire training would be a logical training hierarchy for the whole family. Shooting in and around vehicles, within confined space, such as the front seat of a vehicle, shooting through glass and doors are required skills but often not allowed on public ranges. As each state is a little bit different in its use of lethal force, we recommend that you check your local laws. There is a lot of case law already in the books on use of deadly force in these situations. Train, know the law, and avoid getting caught up in a protest area.
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Been reading this thread over the past few days. I live in a pretty tame place and weapon possession etc is difficult, but I’ve been picking up lots of tips from your writings anyway.
I’m curious - when you look at a civilian vehicle from a tactical standpoint, is there anything that you are looking for? Obviously it has to be usable as a daily driver, but also be suitable for tactical situations, so what’s going through your head when you’re thinking about your choice of vehicle?
Get a mid 2000s toyota 4runner/land cruiser/hilux/taco and call it a day. Reliable, easy to fix and find parts for, reliable, as capable as you would ever need with the right tires, reliable, runs on gas, blends in, and they’re reliable.
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#1 It should blend in and not scream Tactical.
Try not to look like a cop especially if you are worried about civil unrest. It needs to be big enough and configured appropriately to carry who and what you want/need. As for specific makes/models, it depends on your needs for what you foresee. If you are in suburbia and are looking to move around in a reliable, safe ride; a suv would work fine. If you are in a rural area or plan on heading to one; a 4x4 with a winch is a good choice. Same if you are considering working in a natural disaster area. If you are looking at some Mad Max third world scenario, ultra reliable and easy to fix (Toyota truck) would be towards the top of my list. Keep in mind the needs of a family evac are going to be different than 1 or 2 adults. At work, I drive a 2 wheel drive suv (OK it stands out but it’s suppose to). It gets around my suburban area without problems. It can climb over curbs/center medians, drive across parks/lawns, PIT other vehicles, etc.I can deliver 4 geared up operators just about anywhere in my AO or run a CP out of the back of it. A civilian market one would do the same only with better upholstery.
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I would read both Californiagrown and Mixicus posts, excellent advise from both.
Totally agree with you. Standing out is not smart. When I was assigned to the Marshall’s firearm’s unit in Bagdad for a brief time, an instructor always wore a
red shirt on the firing line. We had already had taken a couple of random shots from snipers, so, wearing a red shirt was like asking to be shot. Dumb.
I drive a truck and the only modifications I have made was have a heavy duty brush screen added to the front, and a solid steel bumper with a large ball trailer hitch on the rear. I feel both will help me escape a block in and save damage if involved in a fended bender.
Go back a couple of pages where I wrote about walking through a parking lot and observing all the stickers on several vehicles. Don’t ever, ever, put anything on your vehicle that supports law enforcement or military. Not the time or place for that, even if it upsets me to say that. Especially don’t put firearms manufactures decals on the back windows (Glock, Sig, Taurus, etc.)
Here is some ancient advise that is so true today:
Art of War, Sun Tzu said…*
“Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent’s fate.” Sun Tzu knew that big symbols make big targets.
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@idaho @mixicus @Californiagrown thank you all, appreciate the advice!
Thought for the day:
The only constant in the universe is evil.
The two attacks in Austria and France are a stark and brutal remainder that Islamic terrorism is still lurking in the sewers. Frankly, I am surprised there hasn’t been more terrorist attacks, since with the world dealing with COVID and uncertain financial times, the spotlight has been dimmed on this filth. Nothing a terrorist hates worse than being ignored by the media. As always, this filth kills the innocent, ripping apart the lives of many families forever. Wherever you are, do your best to avoid high target areas, be aware of narrow streets for vehicle attacks and practice situational awareness the best you can. Without weapons, this is your best option for survival. There is an old saying that I have lived by for years: Bad shit comes in threes. There has been two attacks recently after the beheading, expect and be aware for another. Stay aware. Stay safe.
An another terrorist attack in Europe, gunmen opened fire in at least six locations in Vienna, Austria killing at least four people, two men and two women, and wounding 17 including one police officer. The police killed a gunman and are searching for at least one other.
According to Austrian authorities, the deceased were “an elderly man, an elderly woman, a young male passerby, and a waitress.” Seven of the 17 wounded, remain in critical condition.
There have been no large gatherings. No concerts. Soccer is played in empty stadiums. I think social distancing itself is a mitigating factor.
Merry Christmas.
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Our traitorous governments always makes sure to squash the video footage of terror killings.
I guess they want the event to appear as nebulous and vague as possible.
If one cannot even visualise the sequence of the assault, how could a defensive strategy even be conceptualised?
They want us to think of an earthquake-like situation, a lightning strike, sheer bad luck - Nobody could have done anything!
Well, the “gun nuts” who are invoked every time the Lügenpresse writes about rural US Americans do have a point. The quivering victim here would have had plenty of time to ready a gun, even if the first shot would have totally surprised him. When Abdul came for seconds, he could have eaten a nice halal lead sandwich.
And the propaganda works. 70% of people (make that 95%+ of women) here are absolutely frightened by the idea of being able to defend themselves against the ever growing hostility with your own personal gasp! weapon.
By the way, there’s an interesting home defense situation in Germany right now. In contrast to guns, certain types of crossbows and bows can be purchased pretty easily. Makes sense, as it’s hard to go on a killing spree with the Super Crusader Mark IV.
However, a small market for Arrow Guns has been carved out. You can buy (very expensive) off the shelf products who are lethal af and shoot a projectile with almost 500fps. No regulation whatsoever. Interesting times.