By Keith Sipmann I recently read a comment on a popular tactical instructors YouTube video that was referring to that particular instructors style of teaching – based on what the person commenting saw in this instructors video clips. The “commenter” was basically...
by Kurt Sipmann Shopping for ammo isn’t like anything else, as in you don’t get to try it on or try it out to see if you like it. So testing and evaluation is critical before committing to spending lots of...
For those with only a working knowledge of firearms, there may be some confusion about the terms bullet, ammo (ammunition), round and cartridge. The term round or cartridge refers to the entire package of bullet, casing, powder/propellant, rim and primer. Ammunition...
Robert Taubert authors “Rattenkrieg: The Art and Science of Close Quarter Battle Pistol” which is a compilation of CQB materials that was taught to Operators who are in the line of tactical hostage rescue business. Rattenkrieg resonates much wisdom of CQB...
Sage Dynamics offers reality-based training for law enforcement, military and private citizens. SD provides numerous drills to enhance your shooting skill. In this take we’ll cover the “In-Depth-Drill”. This drill places a shooter at close contact with an armed threat directly...
Many self defense altercation occurs inside the 21 foot zone. So if you think that carrying a firearm will solve all physical altercation. Think again, you could wind up in prison. Even though a lawful gun owner is not a Law...
Third party protection scenario is similar to the Secret Service Agent protecting the President from a life threatening situation. In our case you may have drawn your firearm to protect your loved ones or friend who is unarmed from an armed...
(Note – the following is from an LE/Military perspective – you may find the training aspect to help improve your handgun training) Using the Level III (IV) ballistic shield is ideal in most active shooter scenario for tactical responders. The psychological...
Reality wise armed encounters occurs within 6 feet or less, unless you’re patrolling the red zone at Khabar, Afghanistan. In this scenario you’re in a situation that physical confrontation with firearms are in play. Through the dynamics of motion you can’t...
If you didn’t know, Glocks are a polarizing brand in firearms. In fact, Keltec Sub 2000s take Glock magazines. They’re reliable, accurate, and my experience carrying and shooting the same Glock for over 14 years is that it will shoot anything...