FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE COMBATIVES & TACTICS
BOOK REVIEW: TOTAL RESISTANCE
Total Resistance is a book developed around the idea that the population would need a source of knowledge in case of an invasion by a hostile power. Today, it is one of the most popular books to have in your prepping library.
🚨 “The One Skill That Saves Lives When Everything Goes Wrong” Why Adaptability Beats Muscle Memory Every Time (Train Like This)
Adaptability is crucial in self-defense and combatives because threats are rarely predictable or consistent. Being able to adjust your tactics, techniques, and mindset in real time increases your chances of effectively managing unforeseen situations. Relying solely on a fixed set of skills limits your response options, whereas adaptability allows you to exploit an opponent’s weaknesses, respond to environmental changes, and maintain control under pressure. Developing adaptability enhances situational awareness and decision-making, which are essential for survival and successful outcomes in dynamic, high-stress encounters.
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.
QUALITY REVIEW SOURCES
Quality review sources have become increasingly difficult to find these days because it seems that most reviewers simply copy and paste statistics and measurements directly from the manufacturer's website, offering opinions without providing any meaningful context or firsthand experience.