Many guys are into gear because it's a tangible object, and it's easier to measure and compare to someone else. Skills are intangible and not easily measured. Get out there and train and compete with others as individuals.
Night vision is something expensive but worth it. If you want to buy superhuman powers, night vision is the way. To acquire it is one step above most, but to be proficient with it is yet another thing entirely. Proficiency is relative to each individual.
Get out and train. Skills, experience, knowledge, and wisdom are all things that are up to you to possess, and no one can take that from you. When we live in a world full of people trying to take things from us, learn to gain something that our enemy can't take.
To have the tactical advantage over your adversary, you must own the night while flexing on the poor.
-George Washington (probably) You should probably ask a fact checker.
If you carry a handgun for self-defense as a prepared citizen. Understand training is essential and not a suggestion. Training becomes a balance of speed and accuracy. Also, understand that as a good citizen, your reaction to the action of the bad guy is always delayed.
Even though multiple people canceled, the Night fighter course turned out to be one of the best classes. Despite the cold weather and my first time running this class, it was a good turnout of people willing to better themselves.
Understanding the use of thermals and knowing the differences and benefits of white hot, black hot, and outline mode are essential to know when using thermals.
No one man is strong by themselves. That has been a Hollywood fantasy for a long time.
If you are trying to be a one-person army, you will die. The strength of the tribe is the only way to success. Your greatest weapon is your entire team.
The difference between a democracy and a constitutional republic is that the ideal for universal democracy is equality, and for a republic is individual liberty. A democracy always degenerates into a dictatorship that promises equality and security but creates nothing but poverty
There are multiple rifle builds for different purposes. Figure out what you want and need yours to do and train. Having at least two different setups is always a smart thing to do.
You have a few choices for every situation in life. No one, despite what they might say, leads 100 percent of the time effectively. Great leaders know when to follow at times, and they also know when not to lead blindly into an unknown situation.
Many people will criticize others but won't fix themselves. Life is short; live life to better yourself and others close to you. Spend time with quality people who are on the same mission as you. Many people are fake, and they are not who you want on your side.
The classes that will be taught next year include a First Aid fundamentals course, emergency preparedness, advanced pistol and rifle, and a low light handgun.
You should know your objectives in life. That will give you meaning, providing you with satisfaction and purpose. Short-term happiness will never translate into long-term success. If you chase just happiness, you will fall short in life.
Being fully capable means having a rifle set up for night time use. The 2nd Amendment was meant for the citizens of the United States to have the same equipment and capabilities as those who swore to defend the constitution.
Good men use rifles to defend others, especially those they love. Like any other tool, it takes time and training to operate effectively. So get out there and train. Train yourself and seek training from qualified individuals who can make you better and more efficient.
TRAINING VS PRACTICE
What is the difference between training and practice? Training, either at an individual or team level, is learning new concepts and improving performance. Practice is at an individual or team level to rehearse and practice those skills that you learned.
The chances of someone needing a tourniquet for themselves, a loved one, or innocent bystander is higher than needing a spare magazine as a prepared citizen. Especially if carrying a handgun that is 15 rounds plus.
Glock 19/Trexarms sidecar/C-A-T tourniquet
Happy New Year to everyone out there. Thank you to all of you following and supporting the page and those of you signing up for classes. Here are the courses for next year. I hope to see you then.
DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS COURSES 2023
A flashlight is like any other tool. The use of the application is more important than what brand of light you have. Just because a flashlight works fine for someone else doesn't mean you need to have the same one. There are a lot of different models out there for a reason.
Shooting in a low-light scenario is something many don't train for. Its something that can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. You can't pick the time and place for a fight. The bad guy picks it on his terms.
It doesn't matter what level you are at. You can have a standard for many of the drills that you do. For this drill with a rifle from the high ready, I try to achieve two hits under 2 seconds consistently. You can always increase the distance and decrease the amount of time.
Thanks to everyone who showed up to the night fighter course this year. It's one thing to master shooting during the day, but it's entirely different at night.
The PACE plan, Primary,alternate, contingency, emergency is a methodology used to build aΒ communication plan. A PACE communication plan "designates the order in which an element will move through available communications until contact can be established with the desired element.
Lead me follow me or get the hell out of my way is what General Patton once said. A lot of men today are not leaders, and many of them don't even know who or what to follow. A lot of homes and communities in our country are leaderless. Protect, provide, and preside.
This weekend was the last public class. I'd like to thank all the people who have come out to train over the last decade. From here on out, I'll only be doing private classes for people I know. It's time to move on to other things.
Active aiming vs. passive IR aiming. Active aiming is when the user is actively engaging a laser by pressing a button. Passive aiming is using a red dot optic mounted to a firearm where an IR laser or illuminator isn't emitted. Understand both and train with both methods.
This is a poll to see who is interested in content on this page. Who wants to see more of the following?
A. Gun-related training/info
B.Homestead/prepping
C. Overlanding and mobility
D. Medical
E. A mix of all of the above
You can learn something from everyone in life. The sin of pride is the biggest downfall of man. It's what is keeping us from truly understanding and improving in life. Stay open-minded in life and realize that you don't know everything.
Why run an Ak-style rifle? Most people either love them or hate them. There aren't many people in the middle. They are a tool like anything else. Having one and knowing how to use it makes you more versatile and allows you to run different caliber rifles.
It is better to be in the company of a few good men than in an entire company of corrupt men. To lead others, you must first have the ability to lead yourself. To be a leader, you have to make difficult decisions and make sacrifices.
All weapons are inanimate objects that are tools to be used. The difference is in the intent of the user. Evil men use weapons to prey on those incapable of defending themselves. Good men use weapons out of love to protect those unable of doing it themselves.
We live in a society with multiple generations who think buying stuff means success. We are losing the ability today for men and women to build, provide and produce. Men and women were meant to cultivate the land.
The advanced pistol and rifle course for next year will consist of drills such as shooting on the move, use of barricades, malfunction drills, medical training, shooting inside and outside of vehicles, and more.
Advanced pistol and Rifle course
To be pro 2A means being prepared for the worst scenario. No one with a rational sound mind wishes for it, but having the right equipment, skills, and capabilities is the important aspect here.
Whether it's shooting, medical, physical fitness, hiking, off-roading, and much more, it's a lifestyle more than anything else.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COURSE:
Saturday, May 21st, from 12 pm-5 pm
Monroe Michigan
When shooting from the inside and outside of a vehicle. In most circumstances, the rounds angle slightly up about 6 inches from around 15 yards. Ideally, if you can put the follow-up shots through the same hole in the glass, that is preferred.
People will constantly try to take your money, time, thoughts, and space in your head. What you can give yourself is knowledge, skills, experience, and wisdom. These are things that no person can take from you.
You are your own first responder. We have duties to our families, especially as men. A man solves more problems than he creates, he fixes more than he breaks, and he provides more than he consumes. The duties of men are to protect, provide and preside.
The use of barricades isn't complicated. However, many people don't use them correctly either for many reasons. Such as not over-exposing and using angles are essential.