Today we’re going to discuss the O.O.D.A. Loop. Colonel John Boyd was an F-86 pilot during the Korean war. He and his pilots enjoyed a reported 6 to 1 or 10 to 1, depending on what report you read, kill ratio against North Korean (and probably Chinese) pilots flying Mig-15 aircraft. “So you’re a firearms...Continue reading
5 Things You’re Doing Wrong At The Range
Yes, what YOU’RE doing wrong. I’m talking to those who practice defensive shooting. Competitive shooting is a completely different animal. The equipment, techniques, and mindset don’t all translate into the defensive world, so you folks go about your day. Nothing to see here. OK, for the rest of you. You load up the car or...Continue reading
The Cost of Freedom
I have to admit, it’s been a source of wonder to me the past few years watching us give up the rights guaranteed us by the constitution. I’ve tried to understand how we as Americans have allowed our duly elected representatives to strip us of rights piece by piece. While only hypothesizing, I can only...Continue reading
Rules For A Gunfight – Rule 5
It has been a while. Snowstorms, matches, classes, and Guard commitments have leeched time away, but we’re back. Here we are with our last installment. Before we go on, let’s have a quick review. Rule 1 = Always bring a gun Rule 2 = Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice Rule 3 = Only...
Rules For A Gunfight – Rule 4
If you haven’t already read Rule 1, Rule 2, and Rule 3, go ahead and catch up. I’ll wait. Back? OK, let’s get to today’s rule, Rule 4.
Rules For A Gunfight – Rule 3
For our third installment on the rules for a gunfight, we’re going to cover getting hits. Remember, Rule 1 stated you had to have a gun. Rule 2 discussed how many rounds it would take to neutralize a threat. So…