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Category: Tactical Preschool
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In the world of law enforcement training, few concepts are as widely cited—and as frequently misunderstood—as the “21-Foot Rule.” Most of us first encountered this through the late-1980s training film Surviving Edged Weapons. It’s a classic for a reason, featuring legendary practitioners like Dan Inosanto demonstrating just how quickly an officer can be overwhelmed by…
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The AR platform is arguably the most modular long gun in existence. There is no end to the “do-dads” and upgrades available, but there’s often a gap between buying a part and actually having the confidence to install it. Many owners are hesitant to take a punch and hammer to their “baby.” This post is…
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Something unfortunately tends to fly out the window the second stress enters the equation: clear thinking. It seems like everyone in this industry studies, practices, and frankly, sometimes fantasizes about “dynamic entry” and building clearing. But often, the best tactical decision you can make is to slow the hell down and ask one simple question:…
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Note from the Author: Years ago, I started a series called “Tactical Preschool.” The premise was simple: most people fail not because they don’t know “advanced techniques,” but because they haven’t mastered the fundamentals. Digging through my old notebooks, I found these doodles from 2009. They are as relevant today as they were then. Fundamentals…
