Jake, Author at Tier Three Tactical

Disruptive Environments 762 heavy chest rig

September 27, 2017 by Jake

As I continue to build my SR 762 from Ruger (.308) I decided to acquire a chest rig (see the first article in the build … Read more

The 9 Week Functional Fitness Strength Program (Part 1)

June 3, 2024September 23, 2017 by Jake

If you’ve been training for any length of time, you understand it can be difficult to find a great functional fitness strength program. Chances are … Read more

Competition Vs Tactical Shooting: Asking the Wrong Questions

September 17, 2017 by Jake

Competition shooting has been increasing in popularity in the last several years for obvious reasons. It’s fun, useful, and it gives us plausible excuses to … Read more

How to Choose the Right Strength and Conditioning Gym

January 29, 2020September 14, 2017 by Jake

We all know fitness is great, and so is Ronnie Coleman, blessed be his name, but how do we know if our own gym is … Read more

Heckler & Koch 416 A5

September 11, 2017 by Jake

Minus a few drawbacks that some of us find in the AR-15/M4 platforms, I’m a big fan of the AR-15 platform, after all it is … Read more

Book Review: Relentless Strike

September 10, 2017 by Jake

From time to time we like to read books here at Tier Three Tactical, mainly the pop up kind, but sometimes coloring books too! I have recently finished the book Relentless Strike by Sean Naylor. It was one of the best in depth looks at the secretive world of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and it’s primary components: Devgru, Delta, 160th SOAR and Task Force Orange.

The Ultimate Guide to Pistol Mounted Red Dot Sights

September 24, 2020September 8, 2017 by Jake

Should you put a red dot on your pistol? It’s a fair question. We’ve seen an explosion of red dot optic systems mounted on handguns, but we haven’t really seen any compelling evidence that indicate what, if any advantage these sighting systems confer, until now. This article will cover the latest research on pistols with red dot sights, and will provide you with the relevant facts so you can make the best decision for yourself.

The Gentleman Operator

February 2, 2020August 25, 2017 by Jake

Chances are that if you are reading this article some part of you wishes you could be an operator. You might have an unnatural love of suppressors and short barreled rifles, or you might wear your Oakley’s indoors. No judgment here, except for that last one, it’s weird. But what if you could acquire the same skills that operators use, and conduct the same type of training? But how could you do that, and where might you go to find such training? Keep reading to find out.

6 Weeks of Muscular Growth for Functional Fitness Athletes (Part 2)

December 11, 2020August 17, 2017 by Jake

The wait is over. You will now have access to 12 weeks of muscular growth for functional fitness athletes, if you can complete both 6 week blocks. I say if, for a reason. This programming has proven to be particularly difficult, and you should feel proud if you are able to complete it as prescribed. Keep reading if you want 6 more weeks of programming that will culminate in new strength gains, and WOD PRs.

21 Defensive Gun Use Statistics With Judge Provided Legal Analysis

October 16, 2017August 10, 2017 by Jake

Defensive firearm use is a big topic, one that’s fraught with much anecdotal nonsense, and firearms training that doesn’t make any sense. This article aims to correct that, by showing you 21 well researched statistics on defensive firearms use for civilians. The article covers where these events happen, how they happen, and how effective the criminals really are. As a bonus, you will also find out just how legal most defensive firearms uses are, as rated by criminal court judges.

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