FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE COMBATIVES & TACTICS
YOUTUBE GUN CHANNELS LIE, AND YOU BUY INTO IT
I run the Adaptive Combatives & Tactics YouTube channel at youtube.com/doitriteak, but that doesn’t stop me from being seriously frustrated with most gun YouTube content out there. In fact, that frustration is exactly why I started the channel. Before I ever hit “record,” I was just like you—scrolling reviews on the web and YouTube, hunting for straight answers on gear that actually matters for self-defense, EDC, home defense, and building real readiness. What I kept finding was a straight-up lie: clickbait titles, lazy 200-round tests, sponsored infomercials, zero talk of break-in periods or long-term wear, and reviewers who never dry-fire, never carry the gun, and never connect it to actual adaptive combatives and tactics. Pure chaos—just like the ammo panics I’ve lived through. That’s why I decided to do it right and fill the gaps with honest, no-fluff, real-world testing that treats you like a serious student of combatives, not just another consumer chasing the latest shiny object.
Navigating the "Trump Slump": Opportunities for Gun Owners and Preparedness Enthusiasts
The "Trump Slump" has returned, with gun sales dipping post-2024 election as pro-Second Amendment policies ease fears of restrictions. This market slowdown means better availability and prices for firearms, ammunition, and prep gear—perfect for stocking up without the chaos of past surges. Recall the Obama gun ban scares and COVID panic buying, where ammo in popular calibers like 9mm, 5.56, 7.62, and .45 ACP became scarce, leading to store limits and price gouging. Services like Ammo Squared offer a savvy way to invest in ammo reserves. Plus, with ATF reforms temporarily lifting hurdles on suppressors and Class 3 items, act now before these windows close. History shows: prepare in peace to thrive in turmoil.
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.
MOTOR OIL IN FIREARMS
Motor oil is not suitable for use in firearms because it lacks the appropriate viscosity, cleaning properties, and protective qualities needed to ensure reliable operation and prevent corrosion within a firearm’s barrel and moving parts, making it essential to use oils and lubricants designed explicitly for firearms maintenance.
CSAT PISTOL STANDARDS: A BASELINE QUALIFICATION
The CSAT pistols standards is a ten stage qualification used to check your proficiency with a pistol. The test only takes 25 rounds, which makes it incredibly efficient, but very telling on how proficient you are at basic pistol skills.