There is no such thing as the perfect camouflage pattern for every environment. A camouflage that blends seamlessly into dense summer woodland may become far more noticeable once the vegetation dries out, while a pattern designed for arid terrain can stand out after heavy rainfall darkens the landscape.
Anyone who ever regularly shoots rifles has had to reload at some point. Reloading is an essential skill for any marksman, whether they are in law enforcement or the military. A properly executed reload can make all the difference in a gunfight. However, reloading is not without its hazards.
Modern military camouflage works because it is based on well-founded science. After recounting some of the history of military camo, this post proceeds to discuss the laws of physics and physiology that undergird modern concealment methods and materials.
Bushcraft is all about being prepared for the worst-case scenario, and that means having the right gear with you at all times. A good parka jacket can help ensure that you have everything you need to thrive in the wilderness, no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.
Thorough firearms training includes what are known as task-focus isolation drills. These exercises are important because they can help you develop and improve your skill with each of the rifle shooting fundamentals you need to master.
Being able to hold that sight alignment despite the motion of pressing the trigger is an important fundamental to master whether you're practicing with your carbine down at the rifle shooting range on a quiet Sunday afternoon or you're squaring off against an armed bad guy in hostile territory.
This blog post explains how to improve the accuracy of your aim when shooting with a carbine. Discussed is the concept of sight picture and the need to take into account mechanical offset in order to create proper sight alignment. The post concludes with a description of an exercise to develop mechanical offset accounting skill.
Shooting that puts the round exactly where you want on the target happens only if you know the right way to stand and hold the weapon. This blog post discusses the basics of stance, posture, and grip when shooting a carbine, and includes a walkthrough of an isolation drill you can perform to test whether you’re employing those basics correctly.
Uniforms for a long time now have included tactical or military style hats. The most popular of these are patrol caps, operator caps, and boonie hats. In this post we’ll examine the boonie hat and see how it differs from another popular item of headwear, the bucket hat.
A carbine is a sophisticated weapon system that one cannot casually pick up and begin using; there are certain procedures involved in getting a carbine ready for operation. This post details the various considerations of carbine setup.
The day will arrive when you’re called on to defend your country, protect your community, or save an individual life. When that call comes, the only way you’re going to be able to answer is if you’re tactically fit.
Without doubt, your level of tactical fitness may very well determine whether you and others make it home safe.
BDU stands for Battle Dress Uniform. A BDU is the garment worn by armed forces personnel during active duty and while undertaking combat missions. A BDU is not the same as an ASU, which stands for Army Service Uniform and which generally is worn for parades and formal functions.
Weapons transitioning requires practised use of a specific skill set. These skills enable a shooter to quickly, smoothly, and efficiently switch guns during an engagement with. Weapons transitioning is usually necessary during a firefight when the primary weapon (typically a carbine) stops working and the shooter must continue firing. This blog post presents a drill for learning one particular method of weapons transitioning.
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