First-Time Student – A Transformative Experience at Max Velocity Tactical HEAT 1: 26 Jun – 29 Jun 2025 As someone who has always been into the gun culture lifestyle, buying both firearms and gear, I had never taken the next step by attending any formal training. I totally take accountability for that decision and should […]

HEAT Reconnaissance: 19-22 June 2025: The MVT Recon class is the fourth class I’ve attended with MVT in the last 9 months, so it goes to say that I have a high degree of confidence in the quality of the instruction and the learning experience. The Recon class is four days long, roughly split between […]

Due to student action on the forum, a HEAT Reconnaissance class has been added 16-19 October 2025. Those that expressed interest should now send in deposits. Links to the MVT Website: TRAINING CALENDAR TRAINING AT MVT Books in the MVT Novel Series: Book 1: Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises. Book 2: Patriot Rising: The Unbroken. […]

Books in the series: Book 1: Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises. Book 2: Patriot Rising: The Unbroken. Book 3: The Storm Rages: Dragon Rising. A YouTube Presentation on my latest novel: LINK TO PURCHASE! ‘The Storm Rages: Dragon Rising‘ is available on Amazon as a paperback, kindle and audiobook. It can also be ordered via […]

Review HEAT 1 April 2025: I recently attended the HEAT 1 class at MVT. I don’t have earlier military or LE training. Max and Scott are both true professionals and their knowledge shows throughout the class. The class is a crawl-walk-run training progression that is ideal for students who are not familiar with their weapon […]

2025 has been an exciting year. We continue to run real tactical training and have added two classes to the line-up: Trench Assault and Convoy Tactics, which are weekend classes (2 days). See below. I have also published the third in my trilogy of novels: ‘The Storm Rages: Dragon Rising.’ See below. I’m exciting about […]

Paperback, Kindle and Audible versions! Book 1: Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises. Book 2: Patriot Rising: The Unbroken. Book 3: The Storm Rages: Dragon Rising.

Date: 5-9 May 2025 Class: modified HEAT 1 Reviewer: Bucky James Previous MVT Classes: HEAT 1, MVT CQB Intro: Although I had taken a previous HEAT 1 class, +/-1yr ago, I could make a statement that I ran each evolution flawlessly…that would be a lie. Like other skills, they are perishable. Throughout my career I […]

‘The Storm Rages: Dragon Rising‘ is available on Amazon as a paperback, kindle and audiobook. It can also be ordered via any place they sell books. You can find reviews on the Amazon page HERE. This is the third novel in a trilogy set in a post-collapse and civil war scenario. This third novel is […]

Review of Fundamental Combat Tactics (HEAT 1) I recently completed the HEAT 1 Combat Tactics course and couldn’t be more impressed with the quality of instruction, professionalism, and realism this class offers. Whether you’re completely new to tactical training or looking to solidify your foundational skills, this four-day course delivers far beyond expectations. The course […]