FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE COMBATIVES & TACTICS
IRON SIGHTS: COMBAT-PROVEN & EMP-PROOF
In a tech-driven gun culture, iron sights are often overlooked for red dots and prisms. But are optics truly superior, or just a shortcut? Drawing from my Marine Boot Camp days on the M16A2 irons to modern conflicts like Ukraine—where irons dominate due to supply gaps—this article challenges the hype. Only 5-8% of global militaries rely on battery optics, per NSSF estimates, highlighting irons' reliability in logistics-challenged zones. Plus, they're EMP-proof: No circuits mean no failure in electromagnetic events (RAND studies warn of grid vulnerabilities). Controversially, "bad eyes" excuses often mask lack of practice—many shooters excel on irons after proper training. Whether for concealed carry or SHTF, irons build skills gadgets can't replace. Read the full debate at adaptivecomtac.com/fundamentals/
5 SKILLS YOUR CONCEALED CARRY CLASS WON’T TEACH- A VETERANS PERSPECTIVE
A concealed carry certificate is only the beginning. Knowing trauma first aid saves lives quickly; spotting trouble early helps avoid danger; calming situations prevents fights; defensive driving avoids surprises; and spotting surveillance keeps you safe. Learn these five skills to carry more than a gun—you carry a survival plan. The best fight is the one you don’t have. Train well, stay alert, come home safe.
MAX VELOCITY TACTICAL: TACTICAL TRAINING FOR THE LAYMAN
Max Velocity Tactical is the best place for anyone to learn tactical training. Whether you’re new to shooting or experienced, you’ll gain valuable lessons from their courses.
5 CONCEALED CARRY MISTAKES AND HOW TO FIX IT
Carrying a gun isn’t a hobby—it’s a hard line between life and death, freedom and prison. Skip the gear chase, the autopilot reflexes, the legal shrugs, and the fantasy scripts. Master your draw, your mind, your laws, and your limits. Do the work, stay sharp, and remember: the only thing that truly carries you through a fight is the version of you that trained when no one was watching. Stay legal. Stay alive.
SELECTING A DEFENSIVE AMMUNITION
Selecting a defensive ammunition is all about making careful considerations about the type of threats you face, the type of performance you need, and what type of ammunition will deliver that performance based on caliber, barrel length, range, etc.