One of the several AMBUSHes that were completed on Ambush Day (Day 3) of the recent HEAT 2 Combat Patrol Class. This is a learning environment and a student is acting as the Patrol Leader. Day 1 is classroom and revision of HEAT 1 (Live Fire).Day 2 is classroom and reconnaissance patrol (Day / night).Day […]

The thing that most impressed me with the class was how it was well structured toward making the students reasonably proficient with the tactical employment of a fighting rifle in the field, not just on the flat range. The class begins on the flat range where the students are given the necessary skills block by […]

This was a reenactment of Sherman’s flank attack at the Battle of Cedar Creek. It was Federal cavalry against Confederate infantry. No Confederates were harmed in the making of this movie! I was wearing a small camera that was attached to my chest, but sadly it was riding high and I need to do a […]

I just took H.E.A.T 1 with my son-in-law. The training was outstanding. My rifle training was decades ago, and he hadn’t had any at all prior to this class. Max somehow simultaneously brought me up to speed with all the new techniques while teaching him how to use the rifle competently on a 3D live […]

HEAT 1 Combat Tactics day four – a break contact front drill. Beyond the rally point and initiation of the hasty ambush, this drill shows an example of what you MIGHT do. This drill is being run by students for the first time, on day 4 of the HEAT 1 Class. It is not being […]

Doing some equine fitness training with my cavalry reenactment horse. https://littleforkrangers.com We are actively recruiting for civil war cavalry (primarily Confederate) and dismounted cavalry. Also, Cedar Creek reenactment is coming up on the 17/18 October. Remainder of the year activities for Little Fork Rangers: 17/18 October: Cedar Creek Reenactment. Saturday 31st October: Brandy Station Civil […]

Texas Classes. 15th year running them. HEAT 1 Combat Tactics 17-21 February. Discounted. Alumni Live Fire Classes 21-27 February. Check out the page: HERE

I recently posted that the remaining classes this year, including the Texas Class in February, will be the last open enrollment classes, and that the intent is to go to private classes only. That’s a true story, but there is a nuance to it. For those wanting to organize a purely private class, check out […]

Squad Tactics Review Max Velocity Tactical (MVT) is a premier training facility with two top-rate instructors in Max and Scott. This was my fifth class at MVT and will not be my last. Every class the staff runs is professional, safe, and full of opportunities to learn. I never felt unsafe or that things were […]