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Make Ready with Pat Rogers from Panteo Productions

By on February 15, 2012 in Guns, Tactics and Training

Panteao Productions is making a name for themselves by delivering a huge and ever growing variety of tactical training from many of the most noted trainers in the industry, right into your living room. They not only provide DVDs but also offer an innovate streaming service that gives you access to the entire series of “Make Ready” training videos in HD on your computer. The newest part of the Panteao Productions Make Ready series is a Basic Carbine installment with legendary firearm instructor Pat Rogers. If that doesn’t make you stand up and take notice of what Panteo Productions is doing, I am not sure what will.

From the Panteao Productions website:

This video is a great way to start building upon your skill set in using a carbine or brushing up on your fundamentals. Pat Rogers, founder of EAG Tactical and retired Marine and Sgt in NYPD, takes you through all the steps needed towards building a solid foundation. In a one-on-one setting, Pat reviews with you the various accessories and gear available for the carbine platform. He covers weapon manipulation, trigger reset & dry firing, zero procedure, target engagement drills, shooting from intermediate and prone positions, turns, multiple target engagement, shooting on the move, and more. If you are serious about carbine use, this is a must have video.

Pat Rogers has a no BS approach to shooting, scratch that, to fighting with a gun. This should be an excellent addition to the already impressive Make Ready series.

Check out Make Ready with Pat Rogers Basic Carbine on PanteaoProductions.com.

TacStrike GOFO Target System

By on February 8, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear, Tactics and Training

The new GOFO Target System is about as compact and portable as a steel target can be.

There are a number of reasons why having a portable steel target system makes a ton of sense. Steel targets that are left outside can be become irresistible temptations for thieves so it makes sense to have a target that you can easily move and stow indoors. If you shoot at an unorganized range, you likely need to bring your own targets and no one wants to have to move around full size target if they don’t have to.

The GOFO utilizes the same 1/4 scales target as TacStrike’s well known 1/4 Scales Steel Target System. However, the GOFO is far more compact and lighter in weight since it does require a stand, a base, or staking. The entire system folds small enough to be easily carried and deploys easily with a hitch pin locking it in the open position. The hitch pin is the only removable part (everything else is welded).

Due to the design of this target, it can handle rifle fire at distances of 75 yards or greater. It isn’t going to break to pieces if you are closer but the angle of the target could cause a safety issue if you are within 75 yards.

Check it out on the TacStrike website for more information on the GOFO and other great targets.

One Hand Tourniquet Application

By on February 6, 2012 in Survival, Tactics and Training

You train to ingrain the fundamentals of shooting into your mind and body. It would be prudent to do the same thing with your first aid gear. You do not want to be figuring out how to apply a tourniquet (TQ) with one hand for the first time after you have a wounded arm.

This video from Tactical Medical Solutions, makers of the excellent SOF Tactical Tourniquet, explains how to avoid the pitfalls of unrealistic training for one handed TQ application. It also outlines a handful of ways to complete the application of a TQ using just one hand.

Check out the TacMedSolutions blog for tons of great first aid information.

Crosstac Pro Armorer Mat

By on January 30, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear, Tactics and Training

Finding a clean, organized work surface when you are on the training range or out in the field can be a real challenge. Without suitable work surface, you run the risk of losing critical parts and efficiency while you try to get your firearm back up and running. Crosstac has a solution – the Pro Armorer Mat.

The Pro Armorer Mat is designed to work like a portable work bench. It can turn any surface, even the ground, into a useable workspace for firearm maintenance. The work surface is made from durable, non-slip ToughTek fabric. The corners have magnets on them so you can retain all of your small parts securely right on the  work surface and small pins and springs are prevented from rolling off the edges. The Pro Armorer Mat also features a zippered pouch and elastic loops for retaining small parts and tools.

The tethered Impact Pads are the most clever feature. One is made from leather and the other is hard plastic. This gives you something drive pins against even if you are working on a soft surface like the ground. The plates are tethered to the mat and can be stowed in a slip pocket when they are not in use.

You can fold the Pro Armorer Mat and secure it in the closed position with a Velcro strap when it is not in use. The exterior is Multicam nylon that is laminated to the ToughTek fabric.

You can check out the Pro Armorer Mat on Crosstac.com.

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