This is an extract of some comments I made on a forum and the follow up. The background is that the envisaged scenario is more family survival in a WROL SHTF situation, rather than resistance operations against enemies ‘foreign or domestic’. See my earlier post on ‘tactical overnighting in the woods’ for a more operational […]

  Long Term Security and Defense of your Retreat Location: In this article for the final week of ‘52 Weeks for Preparedness’ I will discuss long term security and defense of your retreat location. We cannot predict now exactly what conditions will look like after a collapse and as such I urge you not to […]

I have had a couple of last minute reschedules out of the August 2-6 combined class. Although not full, the class was a healthy size, but it just took a hit. Last year the August class was undersold also. Last minute reschedules are a pain because, particulalry if the class has been marked as full […]

I wrote a post back in May on ‘Combat Rifle – Solid Basics to Keep You Alive’ and it would be worthwhile you reading that post in conjunction with this one. The purpose of this post is to really drill down on the procedures for your initial reaction to enemy contact. Reaction to enemy fire is […]

I know this blog has been all about the new Max Velocity Tactical training courses lately, so I have been thinking about a new information download and also pondering some of the instruction I gave last weekend. I am going to attempt to express some ideas here on paper that may be better expressed in […]

I received the following question by email: “Would you discuss terrain analysis? How to use terrain to your advantage in the offense and defense. Thank you. I have just enough knowledge to get myself into trouble.” This is a somewhat large topic. One thing I will say straight up front is that these topics are […]

  Above: NightCap with PVS-14 and ancillary mounting arms/shroud etc. Got your attention? Rightly so. Gear Recommendation: Crye Precision NightCap. $97.50. Multicam or Black. This item is only relevant to you if you are planning on wearing NODs – PVS-14 or some such night vision. It doesn’t look that cool wearing it during the day, or […]

As I go away for two weeks, I’ll just throw it out that there are some spots left on classes in August. As of 1 September, the classes and prices do change, as per this post: ***New MVT Class Structure***. So August is the last chance at the current structure and prices. August classes: Aug 01: TC3 /RMP/ NODF […]

I am currently away on training until July 26 2014. I will have sporadic and occasional access to smartphone internet/my computer. Please bear with me. There may be delays with: 1) Responding to your email questions. 2) Moderating blog comments. 3) Sending out class information packets for new bookings. I will moderate comments and respond to […]

Following on from the student review on the combined CRCD / Combat Patrol Class by Wattage, I am going to let you know about some changes/updates to the Combat Patrol Class. These came about following the Cadre AAR after the class. CRCD is a prerequisite for the Combat Patrol class. Combat Patrol can either be […]