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Archive for March, 2015
Direct Action 2015 Catalog
Sunday, March 8th, 2015
What Does Dom Raso Take To Work?
Sunday, March 8th, 2015We often see the kit layouts for firearms trainers but it’s not often that we get to see what’s in the kitbag of a combatives instructor like former SEAL Dom Raso.
Truer Words
Saturday, March 7th, 2015
Ballistic Advantage Barrels
Saturday, March 7th, 2015Gunfighter Moment – Jeff Gonzales 
Saturday, March 7th, 2015
If you are serious about carrying concealed and you are still using clips to secure the holster to your body consider this. Everything works until it doesn’t!
For a while now I have been posting observations about clip style holsters, which predominately seem to be inside the waistband or IWB. Many of the users clip it to their waistband and load up without a second thought. How many have done their own serious gear validation or proofing to really determine if they are truly good to go. Because if more did, they might discover as soon as things get physical with an opponent or they have to perform light physical activity things change. Your body is responding to the physical demands and it’s composition changes to a certain degree. Is it reasonable to expect a slight bit of exertion in a fight? Do you see yourself moving aggressively, possible even tussling with your opponent to stay on your feet or worse have to fight from the ground?
These are the test grounds that need serious attention to discover clips suck! I use to think the exception was metal style clips. They typically were made of spring steel and gripped a little better than their plastic cousins. After witnessing a few guns fall to the ground in recent classes because the holster separated from the shooter I am thinking even they are not good enough for everyday carry. I see that term thrown out a lot, everyday carry or EDC. I’m not really sure I have the same definition as the average person who chooses to carry concealed. Mine comes with an acknowledgment a fight could be around the corner, one where I will have to give 200 seconds of surgical violence and pure aggression.
Part of the reason we carry concealed is personal protection, there are others, but that seems to be the most common response when asked. When I ask how someone might expect to protect themselves, under what conditions, a common response is the subject of a criminal act such as a robbery/mugging. If you continue down this train of logic you figure out you are being ambushed, surprised being a big component and as such are reacting to the threat. Do you think you will have the advantage of going to guns right away or will you need to create time and space. If you need to create time and space I’m betting it is going to involve some physicality and there is where we see the problem with clips on holsters. The ability of that clip to securely hold the pistol on your body is suspect big time.
Don’t be that guy who wasted all those training hours because their holster wouldn’t stay on their body when it counted.
– Jeff Gonzales
Trident Concepts, LLC
Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts, LLC is a decorated and respected U.S. Navy SEAL who has worked in a variety of environments and capacities throughout the globe. He specializes in personal protection tactics and training for armed and unarmed conflicts. His motto is “Concepts that meet reality”. Jeff’s goal is not simply to train you, but to better prepare you for the worst-case scenario.
Gunfighter Moment is a weekly feature brought to you by Alias Training & Security Services. Each week Alias brings us a different Trainer and in turn, they offer some words of wisdom.
Tactical Tailor – Concealed Carry Messenger Bag
Saturday, March 7th, 2015
Tactical Tailor’s Concealed Carry Messenger Bag is constructed from 500D Cordura nylon with Hypalon accents. It is comprised of three compartments, all lined with loop material for customization. It comes standard with a pistol holster and accessory pouch.
The front features shock cord, which serves a dual purpose: it can be used to cinch down the front, and also functions as a place to secure items like clothing layers when not in use. The Messenger Bag also features airmesh lining on the bag and shoulder pad for comfort.
Available in Black on Black, and Black with Charcoal, Kryptek Tyhpon, Ranger Green, or Wolf Grey accents.
www.tacticaltailor.com/concealedcarrymessengerbag
Sneak Peek – HPG Aston House
Friday, March 6th, 2015Currently on display at IWA, the Hill People Gear Aston House pack is coming soon.
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