With the shootings at Trolley Square, Virginia Tech, the Omaha Mall and Santa Monica College remind us that violence can strike at any time and in any place. These types of events are not unusual. They occur everywhere, they happen in...
We, (AmSJ) receive lots of handgun/rifle tactics information from our readers, but this one is unique in its presentation. The drill is based on close quarter (CQB) encounters and met with fierce offensive action. In other words this is an immediate...
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...
