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11 Research Based Concealed Carry Tips From Criminal Video Analysis

February 14, 2020October 3, 2017 by Jake

The problem with gunfights is that almost no one has actually been in one. This causes many people to believe anything that someone says, who has. This is a dangerous proposition. They may be right on the money, or they may have just been lucky, because, hey there are 5 guys who win in Russian roulette right? How do we fix this problem?

Well, we can do the next best thing and apply a rigorous analysis on videos of actual gunfights, in order to see what similarities exists in these fights, better preparing ourselves, should we find ourselves in this situation. Keep reading to see the surprising results of that analysis.

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

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.

6 Weeks of Muscular Growth for Functional Fitness Athletes (Part 1)

November 17, 2021July 6, 2017 by Jake

The off season is officially over, and it’s time to get back to some serious training. Don’t make the mistake of working out without a well thought out plan. This is a 6 week high volume plan, designed to increase muscle mass, and muscular endurance, two deficiencies common in almost all functional fitness athletes.

This is the first part the 12 week program. After completing these 6 weeks you will be more muscular, and your ability to handle heavy weights for high reps will be at an all time high.

5 Lessons Learned In My First Shooting Competition

December 26, 2017July 3, 2017 by Jake

I thought I was a good shooter, until I did a three gun competition. After all, I’ve been shooting for over 20 years, I’ve qualified expert in the Marine Corps with multiple weapons systems, I’ve qualified expert in my police department in both rifle and pistol, and I would estimate conservatively that I’ve shot over 30,000 rounds from various firearms.

So why did I find three gun so challenging, and why do I think you should be shooting competitively, if you take your self defense seriously? Keep reading to find out the five key lessons I learned in my first three gun competition.

Reverse Dieting for Functional Fitness: Stay Lean Eat More

February 2, 2020June 9, 2017 by Jake

So you’ve been dieting for a while and have lost a bunch of weight? Great, you’re probably going to gain it all back, or more. It sounds harsh because it is. Only about 20% of folks that drastically lose weight keep it off for over a year. However, there is a fair amount of research that shows the difference between those that make permanent changes, and those that regain it all back. This article will cover strategies to lose fat for the long term, for functional fitness athletes.

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