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Upcoming Gear Review From LaserLyte
I’ll be kicking off the New Year with a review of LaserLyte’s Trigger Tyme™ Laser Pistol. This is a full-sized trainer that you’re going to LOVE. Repetition and feedback are the keys to developing skills and this laser equipped training … Continue reading
Just In Time For Christmas LaserLyte Trigger Tyme Laser
The LaserLyte® Trigger Tyme® Laser Pistol. With instant laser feedback anyone can practice trigger control anywhere and anytime with the realistic feel, balance and weight of the LT-TTL. The Trigger Tyme® laser pistol cannot accept or fire any ammunition, … Continue reading
Upcoming Vickers Tactical Classes
Upcoming Vickers Classes …. August 2014 Aug 9-10, 1911 Operators ClassGainesville, FLClick here to contact the host Aug 11-16, 1911 Pistolsmithing ClassGainesville, FLClick here to contact the host August 23-24, 2014 – 1911 OperatorPittsburg, PAClick here to sign up … Continue reading
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Army Looks To Industry To Deliver Simulators That Won’t Make Soldiers Sick
Kevin McCaney has done a great job with a piece that represents a favorite topic of mine, Simulation training . I’ve written before on the merits of customizable, cost effective, frequent and safe training available via simulators, but it appears … Continue reading
Review: Laserlyte Plinking Cans Are A Great Way To Augment Your Laser Training Experience.
There’s no substitute for live fire training but if you’re not incorporating laser training in your plan, you’re missing the boat. I had a chance to check out several Laserlyte training tools and was thoroughly impressed. They are safe, effective … Continue reading
LaserLyte’s Plinking Cans There’s No Excuse For Not Training
Repetition is the mother of learning, and training is essential for skill development and maintenance. Current market conditions make live fire training costly so people have had to cut back. Regrettably, this condition may persist into the foreseeable future, but … Continue reading
LaserLyte Introduces The LT-120, Universal Shotgun Trainer Laser System
The folks at LaserLyte® have added the LT-120, Universal Shotgun Trainer laser system, to their expanding portfolio of laser training tools. The LT-120 fits all 12 and 20 gauge shotguns be it pump, semi-auto, break open, single or double barrel. … Continue reading
Sony’s PlayStation 4
We don’t spend a lot of time covering gaming; however, the technology has reached the point where you’re going to start seeing these gaming consoles, complete with motion sensing technologies, used for tactical simulation. With the processing power available … Continue reading
SOFIC 2013 Elbit Systems
Israeli Defense Industry giant, Elbit Systems is playing a major role in integrating the IDF through some rather impressive technologies that span the gamut from weapon sights to integrated networks. While at SOFIC, I had an opportunity to check their … Continue reading
Laser Training Tools by LaserLyte®
By: Sal Palma If you are as frustrated as I am about the ammunition “shortage” and scalpers you’ll want to seriously consider what LaserLyte has to offer in the way of laser training tools. Given the current situation, it’s easy … Continue reading
Laserlyte Laser Training Tools
Josh Billings nom de plume for one of America’s great 19th century humorists, Henry Wheeler Shaw once wrote: “Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to his fighting weight.” … Continue reading
StressVest ™, World ’ s First Non-Projectile Force on Force Training System
You often hear the term reality based training batted around as the new training Nirvana . It’s really a mischaracterization because there’s no level of training that can come close to reality. Reality is a huge variable, which you generally … Continue reading
Larry Vickers Will Put Cash In Your Pocket If You Join The NRA
This is Larry’s post to Facebook I am giving every NRA member who can show me proof of membership during any of my classes in 2013 $20 cash back on the spot – if someone isn’t a member they can … Continue reading
Larry Vickers’ Updated Ammo Requirements
A Quick Message from Larry Vickers… Ammunition for Students of 2013 Vickers Tactical ClassesBased on the firearm and ammunition hysteria in the market in early 2013, I would like to put out some guidelines for students of my classes … Continue reading
The U.S. Army Will Use LOMAH To Improve Soldier Marksmanship.
Location of hit and miss or LOMAH has successfully completed acceptance testing conducted at Fort Benning, GA and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. LOMAH was developed by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation. PEOSTRI describes the … Continue reading
Stay Fit Or Get The Boot!
If you have a weight control problem and cannot meet the military physical requirements you can assume that you’ll have a short-lived carrier reports the Washington Post. The coming austerity and drawdowns translate to a shrinking force and the U.S. … Continue reading
Not Finding Your Sights!
I read an interesting article on the Personal Defense Network “I Can’t See My Sights!” written by Grant Cunnigham , 16 November 2012. Grant did a great job explaining to older shooters the physiologic dynamics of older shooters, and recommended … Continue reading
Travis Haley Recaps 2012 and Gives Us A Look Into 2013
Haley Strategic MARSOC Foundation
Would You Like To Be The One To Kill Bin Laden?
If you’ve always wanted to be the one who takes down GERONIMO, take a trip to The Twin Cities, MN. There you’ll need to hook up with Ann and Larry Yatch, founders and operators of Seald Mindset Firearms Studio. Larry … Continue reading
German GSG 9 der Bundespolizei Training and Simulation
The German GSG9 is one of the best trained rapid response and anti-terror units in the world. In this video you’ll get to see some interesting breaching techniques and equipment, entry tactics – all angles are covered, and a maritime scenario. These … Continue reading
Preview of Panteao Productions “Fighting with the AK — Lost in Translation”
“Fighting with the AK — Lost in Translation” features former Russian Spetznaz and Marshal Artist, Saulius “Sonny” Puzikas, a former operator in a Soviet military special purpose unit. Sonny is an instructor to international special units, military and law enforcement. His focus … Continue reading
U.S. Army Deploys DSTS: Dismounted Soldier Training System
I had an opportunity to check out the Dismounted Soldier Training System or DSTS a couple of years ago. I loved it then and I love it now. This type of simulation technology will address general training requirements as well … Continue reading
The NavELite Backlit Magnetic Compass (BLMC) Is Approved For Use By The U.S. Army Ranger Training Brigade
The NavELite Backlit Magnetic Compass (BLMC) Is Approved For Use By The U.S. Army Ranger Training Brigade In Accordance With The Published Ranger School Packing List (Optional Items). A six-month government sponsored field testing was conducted by select 5th Ranger … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – STI’s PARASIM®
Systems Technology, Inc., hereafter referred to as STI, is based in Hawthorne, CA. The firm is 100% employee owned founded in 1957 as a small R&D company devoted to the study of the behavior of dynamic systems, including ground and aerospace vehicles, … Continue reading
Basic Rifle Marksmanship a la 1971
Funny but effective Army training video addresses basic rifle marksmanship – its about 28 minutes!
Why The Emphasis On Ammunition Awareness?
By: Sal Palma I have a very interesting question from a reader in the U.K. wanting to know why I placed so much emphasis on ammunition awareness. I blogged an article on the AK-47, “Modernization of the AK47”; as part … Continue reading
A Look At The Industry Into 2012…
Iraq is over, and Afghanistan is winding down. We’ll soon have all of our folks back home and as they assimilate into society so to will some of the catalyst driving our industry dissipate. This is the natural order of … Continue reading
A Word or Two About Training…
What prompted this post is a conversation I had recently with an individual who is neither intelligent enough, nor responsible enough, to attend tactical carbine and pistol training. Folks, what you watch on You Tube videos is designed to entertain … Continue reading
Raytheon and Motion Reality Inc develop 3D military applications.
The pressing need for versatile, timely and cost-effective training was obvious at this year’s SOFIC and an outgrowth of the GWOT. In the current operational environment, SOF operators need to construct flexible and accurate training scenarios, like the ones used to bring … Continue reading
Dutch Special Forces Group – Training Excercise
For our international readers, Kommando – International Special Operations Magazine, is one of the best international journals with a focus on special operations. They are based in Nuernberg, Germany with a U.S. office located in Mesa, AZ. I ran across … Continue reading
Magpul Dynamics Will Add a Precision Rifle Component to Their Training Portfolio.
Magpul Dynamics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Magpul Industries Corp., has formally announced the addition of a precision rifle course to their already extensive training portfolio. The Precision Rifle Training will be conducted by veteran Marine Scout Sniper Caylen Wojcik an Operation Iraqi … Continue reading
Laserlyte’s laser training system provides cost-effective and covenient means of staying on top of your game.
Laserlyte has over twenty years of experience delivering innovative laser based products that enhance the shooter’s experience. Their move into laser training technologies is a natural outcome of that success. With the introduction of the LT-PRO and Laser Training Target, the … Continue reading
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