Weapon mounted lights are a big deal, bigger than most people realize. The vast majority of situations where you would have to use your firearm occur during the hours of darkness, and to use you weapon legally, you need to be able to identify your target, which is where the weapons mounted light comes in; however, not all lights are created equal. There are some key factors that will help keep you and your family safe, that need to be considered when mounting a light to your long gun. Keep reading to see why the new Inforce Weapons Mounted Light: Gen 2 fits the bill.
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7 Week WOD Competition Program for Functional Fitness
If you have a big functional fitness competition coming up, then you need an awesome WOD competition program. This program is designed to take your … Read more
Tactical Defense Pistol: Springfield XDm
The defensive handgun is a specific type of weapon for a specific purpose. It does not have to abide by the restrictions that other weapons have to. It doesn’t have to be easy to conceal, compact, or lightweight, as it is not likely to be carried with us everyday. This gives a huge variety of pistols to choose from, but which should we choose? Keep reading to discover what factors are critical to a tactical defensive handgun, and which firearm we’ve chosen for this roll.
15 Functional Fitness and Strength Ratios for Elite Performance
We all know the best way to get better at functional fitness is to improve our weaknesses. In fact, the best designed plans prioritize training, in order to shore up those weaknesses. Targeting those lagging areas is the difference between a recreational bro, and someone who is serious about improving their fitness. To do this effectively, you will need some data to point you in the right direction. Keep reading to discover what these 15 fitness and strength ratios say about your performance, and how they can help you improve your fitness.
5 Proven Rules of Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is a serious subject. The decision to carry a weapon is not to be made lightly, but that does not mean learning to do so should be difficult. If you are willing to take this responsibility, and want to learn more, keep reading to discover 5 proven rules of concealed carry.
3 Great Techniques for Tactical Flashlight Use
There is literally nothing more tactical than flashlights, not guns, not short barrel rifles, not even cammie paint and slow motion explosions. Having a good quality flashlight and more importantly, knowing how to use it matters. You are much more likely to use a flashlight in your day to day, than you are a gun or knife, and it has the side benefit of allowing you to carry it places where other, more traditional weapons, are banned. Keep reading to find out our recommendations for flashlights, and 3 techniques you need to be using.
6 Principles of Functional Fitness Programming
I’ll let you in on a little secret. No one knows how to program for functional fitness. Even coaches for top athletes will be the first to tell you they don’t have everything figured out. There are several reasons for this; however, the real reason is functional fitness has not been around long enough to have been well researched by the scientific community. This leaves us stealing bits and pieces from a variety of sources to help us program workouts, in order to achieve our fitness goals. Keep reading to learn a simple method that I use to program for my athletes.
Physiological Pistol Improvement: 3 Techniques to Increase Shooting Accuracy
Shooting is about controlling variables. The more experienced you become, the better you are able to eliminate those that negatively impact your shooting. This is true of any shooting sport: three gun, IPSC, skeet, long range shooting, etc. Each sport has a different set of variables that are more important, and will have more of an impact on shooting outcomes. This article will cover the most important variables for the tactical shooter, with particular emphasis on pistol shooting. Keep reading to find out which variables you need to control to improve your shooting game.
Natural Muscular Limits of the Functional Fitness Athlete
Most people came to the gym because they want to become healthier, look better, and have more self confidence. Often times they first learn about functional fitness from Youtube, or watching fitness competitions on ESPN. These top level athletes have amazing physiques, rivaling natural bodybuilders. This leaves most athletes wondering how muscular they can become. Keep reading to find out where the sport is heading in terms of natural muscular limits, and the timeframe to achieve that type of development.
Defending Yourself: Robbery, Carjacking, and Use of Force
Most readers of this site regularly carry a firearm, both concealed and when they are on duty. We also practice regularly with our weapons to keep our skills sharp, but often times we don’t practice the necessary skills that will save our life in a real gunfight. This article is a tactical analysis of many common instances where we might be called to use our firearms. There are many commonalities in these situations and a few principles that will allow us to prevail in the fight.
