FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE COMBATIVES & TACTICS
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.
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.
UNARMED FIGHTING: UNIVERSAL BASELINE SELF-DEFENSE
Unarmed combat is a fundamental part of a self-defense system because it provides the essential skills needed when no weapons are available. In real-life confrontations, relying solely on tools or weapons is impractical and sometimes impossible. Effective unarmed techniques teach practitioners how to control, neutralize, or escape threats using their body, allowing for immediate and versatile responses.
Training in unarmed combat improves situational awareness, timing, distance management, and the ability to apply force effectively and responsibly. It also builds confidence and mental resilience, which are crucial during high-stress encounters. Integrating unarmed combat skills with other elements of a self-defense system ensures a comprehensive approach that prepares practitioners for a wide range of scenarios, enhancing overall safety and readiness.
GUN COLLECTING: DON’T DO IT!!!
Gun collecting can be a deadly addiction. Your wallet will be strained and your brain will crave more. It will be a vicious cycle that will send you down the rabbit hole of having more guns than ammo or skills.
LASERS FOR TRAINING & DRY FIRE PRACTICE
Laser trainers are an excellent tool to help develop and refine your skills, providing immediate feedback and enhancing muscle memory. However, it is still essential to have a fundamental understanding of why dry firing is important and how to properly incorporate it into your routine.