In our overly modern world, some of the lost arts are at risk of fading away. Navigating by map and compass is one of them. Everyone carries their nearly-manadatory spy device with them and it very conveniently has several map and navigation apps on it. Do you know why? So that they can sell advertisersContinue reading “A Map and A Compass”
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Shield Field Days
I will be hosting Shield Field Days, in partnership with Shield Arms, at Camp Ponderosa for the second year. The event will be held at Camp Ponderosa, a veteran’s charity, July 25-27th in Bigfork, MT. The camp is located at 31904 Forest Camp Loop in Bigfork. Last year, we had speakers and classes all weekendContinue reading “Shield Field Days”
Get Home Bag vs Backpacking
Recently, at a class I gave on building a Get Home Bag, a discussion came up about backpacking gear and packing versus preparedness. I thought this would be a good time to explain why the skill sets are complimentary, they are not the same thing. Gather up your belongings to leave the land, you whoContinue reading “Get Home Bag vs Backpacking”
AGM Rattler TC35-384
NC Scout and I teach that the pine forest is the Guerrilla/Partisan’s friend. This image above, taken in Montana from my AGM Rattler TC-384 shows us why. The sight is set to white hot and as you can see, the pines are glowing white. It would be very difficult to locate stationary people out thereContinue reading “AGM Rattler TC35-384”
Tactical Wisdom 