There are a lot of suppressor companies out there, and a lot of them do a great job at building a good suppressor, but AAC ranks up there as one of our favorites. Their 7.62 SDN6 silencer is a multi-caliber piece of equipment that allows you to get excellent sound and flash suppression while getting more bang for your buck!
Most of the AR500 steel targets that we use in our training classes comes from Precision 3D Targets (P3DT) out of Flagstaff, AZ. The model shown in this video is the 'Independence Training Model' and is very sturdy yet breaks down easily for transport, and also has 3 different levels of adjustment for the angle of the target. You can check out Precision 3D Targets, which also include 3D cardboard targets as well as a host of other steel targets, at http://p3dt.com/.
In the first video, we shot an LRK Mechanical modified AK-47, as well as a few AK pistols, and talked about practical AK modifications that you should consider. You can see that video here: http://youtu.be/uoSEyTRAkrY. In this video, we'll be looking at two of the AK pistols that LRK Mechanical has built and modified, one in 7.62x39 and another in 5.56x45. One of them even easily conceals in a daypack!
You can reach LRK Mechanical to get a quote or learn more about their services by visiting their website: http://lrkmechanical.com/
The AK series of rifles and pistols is one of the most widely recognized systems, largely due to its cost and its reliability. There are some upgrades that can be done, however, to make it a more effective and more accurate system. We met with Matt from LRK Mechanical after his shop worked on Glen's AK-47 to learn more about what they did and why they did it.
Be sure to check back soon for Part 2 of the video, which is all about AK pistol variants!
You can reach LRK Mechanical to get a quote or learn more about their services by visiting their website: http://lrkmechanical.com/
One of our assistant instructors, John Pinnix, owns his own tactical gear company called RedWire Gear (http://www.redwiregear.com/), where he makes slings, wallets, medical kits and pouches, and other nylon gear. His Convertible Sling, or CS, is the only rifle sling that we use and recommend, and if you watch the video below, you'll find out why (click on the photo to watch the video).
You can also find Part 1 of the video on how to mount and setup the sling here: http://youtu.be/3iAhf8KRM3Y.
Dry practice is one of the most important things you can do to increase firearm marksmanship and manipulation skill sets. Including Saf-T-Trainer dummy rounds will improve the quality of practice, and make for more effective training on the live fire range. See how we use them during our "Roadside 10 Round Workout": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8eVYU2xHyY
We purchase our Saf-T-Trainer rounds from the following companies:
Some of the most useful training you will ever receive is how to save someone's life - but that training can't always do you a lot of good if you don't have the necessary supplies to get the job done. The MK81 Pocket Trauma Kit solves that problem by putting necessary life-saving tools in a convenient package that can be carried with you everywhere, every day.
Contents:
Red Nylon Velcro Pouch
TK4-L Tourniquet
WoundStop Bandage
Tegaderm Occlusive Dressing
Pair of Nitrile Gloves, XL
CELOX Rapid Gauze (optional)
If you've ever taken a training course with Independence Training, then you've heard us talk about the need for, and the real-world benefits of, dry practice. Dry practice is utilizing unloaded (see the safety rules below) firearms to practice effective marksmanship techniques such as sight picture and trigger compression, manipulation techniques such as loading and malfunction clearances (made easier with dummy rounds), and even defensive concepts such as drawing from a holster, fighting with your firearm in close quarters, and movement.
LaserLyte has some very cool products that help you to dry practice in such a way that you will be able to see where your shots are going during dry practice - including some awesome reactive targets! There is really no end to the benefits that a good training regimen and an active imagination can do to utilize products like those from LaserLyte. Increasing accuracy, reducing draw and presentation time, training in close quarters fighting techniques, teaching new shooters and youth the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship, and training to recognize and engage targets effectively in low-light conditions are just a few of the ways that we use our LaserLyte units.
Regardless of where you are in your shooting career, these LaserLyte products are something worth adding to your training equipment.
Dry Practice Safety Rules
-Unload all firearms in the area
-Double-check that all firearms are unloaded!
-Treat all firearms as if they were loaded
-Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to put a bullet through
-NEVER dry practice with live ammunition in the area Stay Aware, Stay Safe, Train Hard.
When it comes to compact pistols for concealed carry or backup carry, inexpensive and reliable don't necessarily go together. With the new SCCY CPX-2 9mm, however, you can get a reliable and accurate compact pistol for around $250! We got together with Troy from CP Firearm Sales to test out the new SCCY and find out why it has been flying off of gun store shelves.
We found the SCCY to be very reliable, accurate for it's intended purpose, and easily manageable with recoil. Our only real complaint is the trigger, which has a very long reset and is easy to "jump" when trying to fire multiple shots very quickly. For the price, however, it's a pistol that is better than others in its price point.
When you are trying to signal for help, alert nearby friendly forces, or trying to scare someone or something away, you need to be able to do so with minimal effort and maximum effect. The Tru Flare pen launcher can help you do just that with red, green, or white flares, a whistle round, or a 'Bear Banger' - which could attract attention if needed, or scare unwanted attention away!
We demonstrated the Tru Flare pen launcher at our recent Priorities of Survival: SIGNAL class, and it's a vital piece of equipment for any get home bag (GHB), vehicle, or bug out bag (BOB). Lightweight, small, and fairly inexpensive, you can find them online here: http://www.truflareusa.com/.
For our local students, you can pick up the Tru Flare launchers and various rounds at Off The Grid Survival Gear in Prescott, AZ: http://www.offthegridsurvivalgear.com/. This is also one of the locations where we teach our Priorities of Survival and Emergency Prep classes.
