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Make Ready with Paul Liebenberg – Gunsmithing the 1911

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Panteao Productions’ newest title examines Pistol Dynamics’ Paul Liebenberg as he customizes a stock 1911. He brings an interesting perspective based on his background. Liebenberg was a member of the World Champion South African Practical Pistol Shooting Team, NRA High Master, certified four-gun firearms instructor and professional pistol shooter who competed successfully in many disciplines in the shooting sports. In 1983 he immigrated to the US and joined Pachmayr Gun Works in Los Angeles CA were he rose to manage the Custom Gun Shop. In 1985 he opened Pistol Dynamics in Los Angeles to build high-end 1911 competition handguns and Pachmayr pistols on contract to that company. Today Pistol Dynamics is based out of Palm Bay FL where Paul continues to build high end 1911 pistols.

In this 2 disc video Paul goes over every aspect of customizing the 1911 pistol so that you can tackle doing your own customizing. He shows the proper way to fit a barrel and barrel bushing, installing a grip safety and thumb safety, trigger installation, installing and tuning an extractor, installation of the ejector, relieving the mag well, undercutting the trigger guard, lowering the ejection port, and much, much more. As Panteao says, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a master gun builder like Paul Liebenberg.

Now available for Pre-order.

www.panteaoproductions.com/products/gunsmithing-the-1911

Tags: 1911, Panteao Productions, Paul Liebenberg
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Corps Strength – Olympic Dreaming

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve spent a bunch of time watching the London Olympics. I’m sure most people would agree with me when I say the unreal athletic ability displayed by the men and women competing there is sometimes hard to comprehend as its so far above what the average person can do. Yes, it would have been great to have the talent get to the Olympics, let alone win a medal, but in reality that’s just a dream for the vast majority of us.

That being said, we need to remember that we have people who must be ready to operate at a world class physical level everyday, and these people aren’t blessed with superhuman genetics, unlimited time, and funds for training. They’re our First Responders; Military, Fire-Fighters and law enforcement. Out there in harms way 24/7 protecting lives at home, and overseas in combat zones. Now these everyday hero’s will never be able to run the 100 with Usain Bolt, but I wonder how Bolt would fare humping a 60+lb pack up a rocky hill in Afghanistan, fueled by cold MRE’s, warm water, on only a few hours sleep (not to mention being shot at in the process)? The point is that the physical requirements of First Responders are fundamentally different than Olympic or professional athletes. In addition, they need to preform at their best not just every four years, but everyday, and sometimes, for days on end. To maintain this high level of conditioning over a long career requires a specifically focused system and training mindset. This has always been the goal of my fitness book Corps Strength. Not to get you ready for the decathlon, soccer or water polo, but well prepared to handle the difficult tasks that you may have to deal with everyday. Like hiking with heavy gear, running with equipment or weapons, climbing and lifting (yours and others) body weight over obstacles, just to name a few. My system was designed and tested in the real world, by real people from all different types of working occupations, and it’s been proven an effective and sustainable program. The bottom line is it works and doesn’t require excessive amounts of training time or special equipment. In any case my exercise system probably won’t get you an Olympic medal, but it can help you accomplish the mission and help keep you healthy on the job for years to come. Try it.

Be safe and Semper Fi
MGunz

Tags: Corps Strength
Posted in Corps Strength, Training | 1 Comment »

Gunfighter Moment – Pat McNamara

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

“Though there is no instant solution to shooting well, I truly believe that the illusive shortcut is in competition. How does one compartmentalize the pressures of a gunfight? Well, you won’t learn to do it during the gunfight. Competition forces pressure on the shooter and it is mostly self-induced. We experience anxiety because of self defeating beliefs. The more one trains under pressure, the more he learns to compartmentalize those pressures.

There are many who believe that competing in the likes of an IPSC match has no tactical relevancy, and it is all just a game.

OK, it’s a game where you are shooting your gun at targets, under time, and with people watching you. You must handle your weapon properly, and follow all rules or be DQed (disqualified). You must discriminate between “shoot” and “no-shoot” targets. You have got to move and make use of cover. You will have to fire from awkward positions. You must find a solution to an ambiguous situation within your skill level.”

Patrick McNamara
SGM, US Army (Ret)

Patrick McNamara spent twenty-two years in the United States Army in a myriad of special operations units. When he worked in the premier special missions unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. McNamara has trained tactical applications of shooting to people of all levels of marksmanship, from varsity level soldiers, and police officers who work the streets to civilians with little to no time behind the trigger.

His military experience quickly taught him that there is more to tactical marksmanship than merely squeezing the trigger. Utilizing his years of experience, McNamara developed a training methodology that is safe, effective and combat relevant and encourages a continuous thought process. This methodology teaches how to maintain safety at all times and choose targets that force accountability, as well as provides courses covering several categories, including individual, collective, on line and standards.

While serving as his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO, he developed his own marksmanship club with NRA, CMP, and USPSA affiliations. Mac ran monthly IPSC matches and ran semi annual military marksmanship championships to encourage marksmanship fundamentals and competitiveness throughout the Army.

He retired from the Army’s premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting).

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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.

Tags: Alias Training and Security Services, Pat McNamara, TMACS Inc
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HSP Announces Disruptive Environments Problem Solver Program

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Haley Strategic has announced the launch of the Company’s Disruptive Environments Problem Solver program.

After the successful conclusion of the Disruptive Environment Problem Solver Mountain class, set in the Rocky Mountains the west slopes of Colorado, Haley Strategic will be offering a series of courses including survival, tracking, wilderness medicine and self rescue in environments ranging from wilderness to desert to mountain in summer, fall and winter.

Haley Strategic is pleased to introduce instructors Joe Scott, Steve Collins and Todd Rector; military and law enforcement professionals with extensive experience in combat tracking, sniping, search and rescue and wilderness survival. This team has worked with HSP since the company opened its doors in 2011 co-developing this program. A program that is about being proactive, focusing on self-reliance, rather than waiting for help. Starting with shelter and fire starting, the program includes sustainment tools including land navigation, water collection and purification, tracking and trapping.

Haley said, “When we opened shop at Haley Strategic, 2 years ago, we knew that our new training program would have to excel beyond what had been built in the past 4 years. Off the flat range into a 360º world where pressing a trigger wasn’t the solution…thinking was.

I’ve been fortunate to build a team with incredible people who not only push each other to reach for something better, but can complement each other to make that growth possible in ways that were not possible before.

The diversity and depth of the Disruptive Environments program is a direct result of that collaboration. We’re helping people become their own problem solvers, giving them tools and letting them find what works for them through practical application. ”

The Disruptive Environments program is designed to take people with a base set of skills and put them into controlled, real world situations where they can apply these skills to troubleshoot and problem solve their way to a successful resolution. With programs customized for users ranging from responsible citizens to special operations forces, the Disruptive Environments program is a true classroom for those looking to climb the next rung of the ladder of excellence.

This is very cool, very exciting news. I’ve spoken highly of HSP’s Disruptive Environments courses that not only impart skills but also offer scenarios to apply the training in realistic scenarios. I’ve also attended the Disruptive Industries program and found the method is both sound and effective. Additionally, as a lifelong outdoorsman, I love outdoor training courses, particularly those that concentrate on survival skills. I can’t wait to learn more.

www.haleystrategic.com

Tags: Haley Strategic Partners
Posted in SERE, Training | 1 Comment »

TreT – Ukrainian Parkour Dog

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

It’s amazing to see this K9 go head to head with a human Traceur in a Parkour run.

TreT-Training.com

Tags: K9, Parkour, Ukraine
Posted in Morale, Training | 1 Comment »

37 PSR Shooting Range

Sunday, August 12th, 2012

There are numerous ranges around the Fayetteville/Ft Bragg area. 37 PSR Shooting Range is one you might want to consider. Commonly known as Range 37, it’s owned by ret SGM Frankie McRae and is a low restriction, membership shooting range.

www.range37.com

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Panteao Productions Releases New Puzikas Trailer

Sunday, August 12th, 2012

Panteao Productions has released a new trailer for their upcoming video release featuring Russian Spetznaz veteran Saulius “Sonny” Puzikas.

In “Fighting with the AK” Sonny covers the Kalashnikov from a perspective that no one else can, as a fighter who was issued the weapon and used it in a variety of scenarios to keep himself alive.

www.panteaoproductions.com

Tags: Panteao Productions, Sonny Puzikas
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Ironskull Fitness 62 Lbs Skullbell

Sunday, August 12th, 2012

For those not in the know, Ironskull Fitness is a company that sells custom skull-inspired kettlebells, 100% made in the USA. Their latest addition to their product line is the 62 lbs Skullbell. Unlike the other kettlebells available from Ironskull, the Skullbell is completely modeled after an actual human skull, giving it an irregular shape which makes it more appropriate for 2-handed swings than for cleans and snatches. The Skullbell also features a “Gunshot entry wound on front and exit wound on the back with handle exploding through skull”, a nice little design addition if I do say so myself.

Ironskull Fitness – 62 Lb Skullbell

This article originally appeared on www.TacticalFanboy.com

Tags: Ironskull Fitness Skullbells, Tactical FanBoy
Posted in TFB, Training | 3 Comments »