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Book Review: Relentless Strike

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From time to time we like to read books here at Tier Three Tactical, mainly the pop up kind, but sometimes coloring books too!  I have recently finished the book Relentless Strike by Sean Naylor.  It was one of the best in depth looks at the secretive world of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and it’s primary components: Devgru, Delta, 160th SOAR and Task Force Orange.

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Photo By: Cpl. April Price

The Ultimate Guide to Pistol Mounted Red Dot Sights

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Should you put a red dot on your pistol?  It’s a fair question. We’ve seen an explosion of red dot optic systems mounted on handguns, but we haven’t really seen any compelling evidence that indicate what, if any advantage these sighting systems confer, until now.  This article will cover the latest research on pistols with red dot sights, and will provide you with the relevant facts so you can make the best decision for yourself.

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The Gentleman Operator

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Chances are that if you are reading this article some part of you wishes you could be an operator.  You might have an unnatural love of suppressors and short barreled rifles, or you might wear your Oakley’s indoors.  No judgment here, except for that last one, it’s weird.  But what if you could acquire the same skills that operators use, and conduct the same type of training?  But how could you do that, and where might you go to find such training?  Keep reading to find out.

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6 Weeks of Muscular Growth for Functional Fitness Athletes (Part 2)

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The wait is over.  You will now have access to 12 weeks of muscular growth for functional fitness athletes, if you can complete both 6 week blocks.  I say if, for a reason.  This programming has proven to be particularly difficult, and you should feel proud if you are able to complete it as prescribed.  Keep reading if you want 6 more weeks of programming that will culminate in new strength gains, and WOD PRs.  

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21 Defensive Gun Use Statistics With Judge Provided Legal Analysis

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Defensive firearm use is a big topic, one that’s fraught with much anecdotal nonsense, and firearms training that doesn’t make any sense.  This article aims to correct that, by showing you 21 well researched statistics on defensive firearms use for civilians.  The article covers where these events happen, how they happen, and how effective the criminals really are.  As a bonus, you will also find out just how legal most defensive firearms uses are, as rated by criminal court judges.

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6 Key Traits for the Tactical Athlete: Plus the Perfect Bicep Size

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What is a tactical athlete?  It’s a really over used term for dudes that carry a gun for a living.  It’s also a cover term for weird training methods, that produce dubious results. Needless to say, the term needs some clarification as to what it means, and what you need to become one.  This article will cover the 6 traits that every tactical athlete needs.  We will also give you detailed strength predictions, and muscular size predictions that will help you accomplish your goals.

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5 Lessons Learned In My First Shooting Competition

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I thought I was a good shooter, until I did a three gun competition.  After all, I’ve been shooting for over 20 years, I’ve qualified expert in the Marine Corps with multiple weapons systems, I’ve qualified expert in my police department in both rifle and pistol, and I would estimate conservatively that I’ve shot over 30,000 rounds from various firearms.

So why did I find three gun so challenging, and why do I think you should be shooting competitively, if you take your self defense seriously?  Keep reading to find out the five key lessons I learned in my first three gun competition.

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