A lot of us talk about mindset but how many of us are actually using it while training. I see a lot of great content and shooting but have a hard time confirming mindset. How can you tell? Body position will usually get much lower than normal. Voice commands will be at a higher [...]
Here are some interesting styles of shooting I have seen over the years...
Training tip: Moving off the X. Speed is only one component in a firefight. It's essential to disrupt an attack when reacting to force. Movement gives us the best opportunity to engage and change the assault dynamic. Force your opponent to react to you. The winner in a firefight isn't the one who fires first. [...]
Two things for your consideration. There are two levels of commitment in a reactionary draw. The first is a commitment to shoot out of the holster. This means before the weapon is presented, you've decided to shoot. The second is a challenge, where you have time to de-escalate a situation but are fully prepared to [...]
Put this active shooter video together to demonstrate the versatility and covert application of some of my favorite gear @vertx_official backpacks with DFNDR Backpack Armor and GCodeHolsters. *This is not a demonstration of prudent tactics but rather an introduction to some great EDC gear and deployment options. A post shared by Mike - Assault Dynamics [...]
Efficiency over reliability and what you're willing to concede to be fast. I have learned so much from the competition world and they are so masterful at their ability to maximize efficiencies. The problem is that their methods don't work every time. In a competition, you lose nothing but a score and perhaps bragging rights. [...]
What is a Challenge. Although this is a very basic concept that is taught in the early stages of defensive handgun there seems to be a lot of confusion as to its purpose and relevance. Many people have told me that they will just wait until something escalates so their only option is to fire. [...]
For those of us that use firearms for self defense, it becomes imperative to be able to operate them on the subconscious level. This is why practicing the proper fundamentals and diversified training agenda becomes a critical component for successful execution. We are faced with so many complex issues in a firefight or in self [...]
A post shared by Mike (@knockoutlights) on May 15, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT I have been so sick all weekend with the flu and high temperature. This morning I felt a little better and my temp dropped to 100. Thought I would document some of my shooting deficiencies while running some basic drills. Other [...]
