FUNDAMENTALS OF ADAPTIVE COMBATIVES & TACTICS
The Double-Stack Micro-9 Hype Part 1: My Journey
Everyone’s chasing P365s, Hellcats, and Shield Plus like they’re the future of carry. I did too — wrote articles calling the Shield Plus the gold standard. Then I fed it real service-grade ammo instead of range mouse-fart loads. Springs wore out fast, recoil control vanished, my hand got punished, and I finally saw the truth: the double-stack micro-9 isn’t an upgrade. It’s a compromise. Here’s exactly how I walked away and went back to single-stacks that actually work.
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.
AMMO SQUARED: THE SMART FIX FOR AMMO PANICS
Ammo shortages hit hard and fast—2013's panic after Sandy Hook left shelves bare and prices tripled. Ammo Squared was born from that mess, offering dollar-cost averaging for bullets: set a budget, auto-buy factory-new rounds, store secure until you need 'em. In the Trump slump, prices are low—perfect time to stack. My plans (training and defense) will net over 13,000 rounds in three years. Don't panic buy later; prep now and stay shooting.
The U.S. Military: Prepping for the Next War... or Just Pretending?
We're dumping $1.5 trillion into defense, yet we're training for Afghanistan 2.0—quick wins, air dominance, low losses. Ukraine screams otherwise: drones shred mech forces, medevacs take days, light teams win. Hegseth's cutting DEI and boosting fitness—good start—but empire-building waste, tactical atrophy, and a soft youth pool mean we're not ready. History's lessons ignored, tech worshipped: wake up or get killed.
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.