Tactics & Defensive Issues
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Carbine Malfunctions, Diagnosis and Remediation, Part 3
With complex carbine malfunctions, the remedial action drill has more steps. But with proper training and practice, it can be completed rapidly. Chris Fry illustrates how it should be done for the first two complex malfunctions, deep failure to eject and failure to extract. Read More »
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Combative Applications of Competitive Techniques, Part 2
In part 1 of this article, I tried to draw correlations between two areas (combative and competitive) in each of the five critical skill sets. My purpose was to outline how techniques used in either area relate, and more importantly how to train them. In this part, I will get into the weeds and discuss training concepts for each skill set. Read More »
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Carbine Malfunctions, Diagnosis and Remediation, Part 2
It s time to start analyzing malfunctions and how to remediate them. This installment covers the two types of simple carbine malfunctions: failure to fire and shallow failure to eject. What do you need to do and what should you not do to get your carbine running? Read More »
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Combative Applications of Competitive Techniques, Part 1
I ve often been asked, Does practical shooting under the stress of competition offer training benefit to those who want to use these skills for combative purposes? My answer is a strong yes, and I will break down why in this two-part article. In part 1, I will draw correlations between the two areas (combative and competitive) in each of the five critical skill-sets. Read More »
