Jake, Author at Tier Three Tactical

Gunfights: How Not to Get Shot

June 23, 2016April 5, 2016 by Jake

If you remember nothing else from this article, remember you don’t want to get shot in a gunfight. Getting shot statistically leads to dying, and … Read more

On Police Reform

June 23, 2016March 27, 2016 by Jake

Recently there have been numerous calls for police reform throughout the country. We have seen controversial incidents from Ferguson, to Baltimore. In fact, these very examples have been a catalyst, forming the black lives matter movement, gaining massive media coverage. If you listen to these groups, you might think that we are living in a totalitarian state where police powers are unchecked, that we the police are little more than jack booted thugs. Well, I have yet to be issued any jack boots and it is really hampering my ability to be part of the regime. All kidding aside, this article will delve into the legitimate concerns on both sides, bringing some much need common sense to the conversation.

A Fat Loss Plan for Functional Fitness Athletes

February 3, 2020March 13, 2016 by Jake

The reason you aren’t losing weight isn’t because you can’t, it’s because you won’t. The science behind weight loss is straight forward and it is well known to anyone who knows how to operate google. You must create a caloric deficit to lose weight. So what’s stopping us? We are. We find it easier to keep doing what we are doing, vainly hoping for an easier way to lose weight, a magic pill, a new exercise routine, anything. We do this because we know that dieting is hard, and even harder to do consistently. This article will cover recent research on weight loss, it’s implications for functional fitness and strength athletes, and methods to increase adherence to a simple weight loss plan.

Physiological Factors Affecting Functional Fitness

January 29, 2020February 25, 2016 by Jake

Functional Fitness has become immensely popular in the last 5 years, with several million participants. The exercise science and research community has been slow to respond to this trend and is just now starting to publish research that examines what factors are related to functional fitness training. In this article, we will look at which factors the exercise science community has traditionally associated with fitness, and what factors matter most for those excelling in functional fitness.

3 Scientifically Proven Methods to Improve Pistol Shooting

February 17, 2016 by Jake

Shooting a pistol is the most difficult form of shooting. This is true for a variety of reasons. Pistols have a short site radius, no ability to brace the weapon against your torso, and comparatively high recoil forces which drastically affect follow on shots. To compound this difficulty, the pistol is the type of firearm most often carried and consequently most likely to be used in a life or death situation. This article will show you practical methods to improve your pistol shooting ability based upon scientific research.

I Can Kick Your Ass Here’s How

January 29, 2020February 13, 2016 by Jake

Fighting and MMA culture have become wildly popular over the last ten years. What initially started out as little more than a mix between professional wrestling and a street fight, is now a multi-billion dollar industry. This in turn, has attracted thousands of amateurs into MMA gyms in the hopes of learning techniques to help them feel confident, and able to handle themselves in a fight. It also makes them mistakenly think they can wear very douchy clothes, but that is besides the point.

While I am a fan of anything that gets people off their asses, I believe that these folks are missing out on the number one, most important factor that will allow them to win in any fight,

Lies, Damn Lies, and the Fitness Industry

January 29, 2020February 12, 2016 by Jake

You’ve been lied to and the fitness industry did it. That sounds outrageous and harsh but let me explain. They have insidiously ruined your expectations, your self confidence, and your self image. I’m not talking about the myriad supplement companies, peddling their powders, or the newest fad workout programs from isometrics and Charles Atlas to BOSU balls. No those lies are relatively harmless, only costing you time and money. The worst lie, the lie that they don’t even speak, is one shown on nearly every magazine cover, instagram account, and motivational meme.

My Go to EDC Bag and 7 Must Have Items to Keep in It

February 5, 2019February 6, 2016 by Jake

We in the tactical community have our priorities ass backwards. We spend the most time and effort researching and buying gear that we don’t use very often, myself included. I love my AR and all the effort I put into picking the right accessories, but lets be honest, I shoot it on a monthly basis. In this article, I aim to review my favorite everyday bag, as well as impress upon you the importance of spending your hard earned money on things that you will actually use everyday.

Tier Three Valentines Day Swag Guide

February 2, 2016 by Jake

We all know Valentines Day is quickly approaching and most of us end up buying and giving the same old things. ‘Here’s your bear, flowers, and chocolates.’ ‘Here’s your old fashioned (South Park fans anyone). However, in an effort to save your waistline and your pancreas from the ravages of diabetes, I have created a list of things that you readers might like instead.

Anatomy of an ISIS Attack: How to Piss in Their Cheerios

January 31, 2016 by Jake

Ahh ISIS, the current group of assholes that no one likes. Say what you want about them, they have been effective in their mission of taking over physical and psychological terrain in order to move them closer to a global caliphate. Well I say, “fuck those assholes.” This article aims to show you the commonalties present in all terrorist attacks, and give you actionable ways to stay safe and help thwart their operations.

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