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Why We Train: Pass It On To Your Kids

By on May 17, 2012 in Tactics and Training, Why We Train

One of the most important aspects of firearm ownership is properly passing on this heritage and mantle of freedom to the next generation. Of course, the first and most important step is to properly instruct your own children.

Imagine yourself in the following situation: armed home invaders are inside your residence and you have retreated to the bedroom with your children and have attempted to block the door. However, despite your best efforts, the brigands force their way inside, start shooting, and strike your 11 year old boy in the hip. Those seem to be nearly insurmountable odds, but this 11 year old boy has plenty of fight left in him. He was able to shoot one of the home invaders in the neck, critically injuring him and causing the other to flee.

They say “Don’t Mess with Texas” but I think there’s more to it than that which brought about this amazing end to the story. I don’t have any details on this incident besides the brief overview released in the news story, but I’m betting somewhere out there is a very proud papa who properly trained and equipped his son.

While bed wetting liberals around the country couldn’t possibly understand the rationale behind providing firearms for children and training them how to properly use them, I for one am very glad to hear this story of a family where the torch of freedom is being passed. Children are usually a lot more capable than we give them credit for. Range time and responsible firearm ownership being taught in the home is a great way to strengthen relationships and harness the abilities of our children. Say a prayer for this family and injured young hero, and take every chance available to be part of creating a lasting legacy of liberty in your home!

See the story and short video here.

TacStrike Turn Key Target Packages

By on May 17, 2012 in Guns, Tactics and Training

No one makes it easier to buy steel targets and target stands than TacStrike. Their new turn key target packages include everything you need to start building your own set of training tools for your range. The people behind TacStrike are trainers themselves so they know a thing or two about setting up a range.

They have packages that should appeal to a broad range of users, from casual shooters to instructors. Check out the turn key target packages on TacStrike.com.

TacStrike Deluxe Arch Frame Target Stand

By on May 11, 2012 in Guns, Tactics and Training

This new Deluxe Arch Frame Target Stand from TacStrike has a lot going for it. Like TacStrike’s original Arch Frame Target Stands, it has the unique arch shaped legs which makes it far more tolerant of uneven ground than typical “H” shaped target stands. It can also accept 1×2″ or 2×2″ furring strips as risers.

However, it has some additional functionality that you don’t see on target stands very often. It has the ability to be angled and locked in position forward or back.  This opens up some interesting possibilities for high angle shooting or even training for shooting targets that are doing something other than standing up right.

The new Deluxe Arch Frame Target Stand will be available soon on TacStrike.com.

RB1 Combat Training Target

By on May 10, 2012 in Tactics and Training

Understanding anatomy can be helpful to the shooter who is training to use deadly force. No responsible shooter ever wants to have to use deadly force, but every responsible shooter should want to wield deadly force (if necessary) as efficiently as possible. Anatomical targets like the new RB1 Combat Training Target from Redback One and Webtechgear can really help give a shooter a good idea of what they are actually targeting when an instructor talks about shooting high center of mass or the pelvic girdle.

The RB1 Combat Training Target features several numbered targets that correspond with either hostage takers’ heads or potential vulnerable spots in the anatomy of a person. These numbered targets allow for interesting drills where the shooter can engage specific sequences or numbers in order to force themselves to think through the drill. It also features a high center of mass target.

Jason Falla of RB1 says this of the target:

This is a multi-drill, multi-use target that can be used to zero your weapon and train on critical aspects of combat shooting. You can train on hold overs at close range using small dots, engage high and low percentage zones, multiple incapacitation zones including face, upper thorax and pelvic girdle. There is no target zone on the face as we want students to see the features and shoot to the middle third with the intent on striking the CNS at the base of skull. Training for classic hostage situations can be performed on dot 3/4 . We are finalizing our shooting standards to be used in conjunction with this target. Targets should be available soon. Others will follow!

The RB1 Combat Training Target will be available directly from Redback One.

Be Heard: Is Organized “Tactical” Firearm Training Vital or Poser-ish?

By on May 10, 2012 in Other, Tactics and Training

Based on last weeks responses, it seems that most of you like to plan your range time. I find well planned, well documented range time necessary for improvement. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for a laid back trip to the range. Unfortunately, when you write a blog, it seems those laid back trips turn into review sessions.

This week’s question is in response to a sentiment that I seem to come across a lot lately. Is organized “tactical” firearm training vital to responsible gun ownership or is it poser-ish? For the purposes of this question, assume that I am talking about tactical or defensive firearms courses. A 3 day carbine course would be a good example. I am not referring to legally mandated CCW training or military/LEO training.

Be Heard! Leave a comment below.

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