Here is the link to the MVT Rifleman Challenge page with all the information in detail. It has come to my attention from various sources and comments that I have been lacking in getting the message out about what you need to know in advance of the MVT Rifleman Challenge, and what you will be […]

We had a great class this weekend, 8 students braving the perceived cold and ending up training in some great weather. The new fire area at thee schoolhouse helped with the breaks between lanes. We had some returning alumni. Unfortunately, one student had to leave Saturday night after dinner, due to unavoidable work commitments. However, […]

  This great review of ‘Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises‘ was posted on Survival Cache. Thanks to Pineslayer. The sequel to ‘Patriot Dawn’ is being written. Now that I have moved house, I will be able to settle into it again. ‘Patriot Dawn’ should be read alongside ‘Contact! A Tactical Manual for Post Collapse Survival‘ […]

Class Updates & Space Available February looks like a slow month. The Brady, Texas Combat Team Tactics/Mobility class filled up (I can squeeze a couple  more on without breaking the number quality limit if there are takers). There are spaces available on other classes: Combat Patrol 6-8 February Combat 2 Gun Inaugural Class 6-8 February […]

I’ve been moving house. Still am. I didn’t have any internet until today, when they hooked up the satellite. Most excellent. Here’s an update and a candid admission on stupid: Knife safety. We all carry those little folded pocket knives right? Great. Well, a few months back, I stabbed myself in the thigh with mine. […]

The  MVT Rifleman Challenge Training Plan is ready for those interested in attending the MVT Rifleman Challenge.   This training plan is 12 weeks long and is designed to get you in shape and up to the standard of Rifleman.  The plan contains specific workouts preparing you for the demanding tests at the Rifleman Challenge.   For Advanced/fitter […]

The article below has been contributed by my father. He served for decades as an officer in the British Army Royal Corps of Signals (‘Royal Signals’). I was born in 1973 while he was serving in Northern Ireland. As a family we lived for many years in Germany while he served with BAOR (British Army […]

Mat Best brings it. I nearly shit my pants. Warning: non-civilian friendly language, obscenity, partial nudity, and breasts.   Marry Christmas! And don’t forget the serious blog article: Tactical Clearance: An Alternative CQB Technique Max

For those of you who have read my blog for a while, you will know that I have big issues with the way CQB is taught and conducted. Traditional dynamic entry/immediate entry style CQB clearance methods show obvious tactical disadvantages against prepared or barricaded defenders. What is needed is a shift in thinking and training in […]

Max Velocity Training After-Action Report – Combat Team Tactics (CTT) The Combat Team Tactics (CTT) course offered by Max Velocity is at its heart an instructional course on communication and coordination under stressful conditions. Knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship is an assumed prerequisite. The first day of the course was mainly devoted to clearing […]