11 Research Based Concealed Carry Tips From Criminal Video Analysis

The problem with gunfights is that almost no one has actually been in one.  This causes many people to believe anything that someone says, who has.  This is a dangerous proposition.  They may be right on the money, or they may have just been lucky, because, hey there are 5 guys who win in Russian roulette right? How do we fix this problem?

Well, we can do the next best thing and apply a rigorous analysis on videos of actual gunfights, in order to see what similarities exists in these fights, better preparing ourselves, should we find ourselves in this situation.  Keep reading to see the surprising results of that analysis.

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Book Review: Relentless Strike

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

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

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)

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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