Hunting is a great way to practice your Fieldcraft skills. You are attempting to outwit a living, thinking organism that doesn’t want to be killed, just like in an actual combative situation. It’s also a huge part of your heritage, regardless of your ethnic or national origin – all humans have hunted for food atContinue reading “Hunting is Training”
Tag Archives: Training
Unrealistic Expectations
Let’s discuss some of the unrealistic expectations that folks have in their training and preparations, shall we? First, let’s talk about the costs of training. Negotiating a lower price seems to be something folks are trying more and more and let me tell you why that is a non-starter and completely unfair to the trainers.Continue reading “Unrealistic Expectations”
Getting Serious About Training
Recently, I had a good sized group for Fieldcraft in NC, and NC Scout had a very large group for Scout and Recce. Those have been exception this year, because everyone seems to think that everything has magically gotten better. That’s just not true, as lawlessness is on the rise, and protest season is uponContinue reading “Getting Serious About Training”
Course AARs
Recently, I held a Fieldcraft class at the Brushbeater Training Center in North Carolina, followed immediately by NC Scout’s Scout & Recce Courses. We planned it this way, because NC Scout and I felt that the skills learned in my Fieldcraft class would directly benefit people taking the Scout course, which then builds into theContinue reading “Course AARs”
After-Action Review – Montana
Over the last two weeks, NC Scout and I conducted three classes at Camp Ponderosa in Bigfork, Montana. We covered Basic RTO (Radiotelephone Operator), SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and Fieldcraft. A few of the students took all three courses and spent the entire time hanging out with us in the gorgeous natural setting of the SwanContinue reading “After-Action Review – Montana”
What’s Ahead: 2024 Focus
Federal authorities are bracing for more political unrest in 2024, as the election draws near. We, as Americans, are more divided than ever before. A Chinese Military-Aged-Male was just arrested for a hoax hate crime (he painted a swastika on a synagogue), and the FBI warned that he had been all over the country. Iran, Russia, and ChinaContinue reading “What’s Ahead: 2024 Focus”
Review: Brushbeater Scout & Recce Courses
I recently attended the Scout and Recce courses at Brushbeater. While NC Scout is a friend, he didn’t ask me to write this, and I have received nothing for it. This is an unbiased review. The TLDR of it this: TAKE THE COURSES. I know you’re afraid of the feds. Go to the class anywayContinue reading “Review: Brushbeater Scout & Recce Courses”
Brushbeater RTO Course Review
I’ve gotten to know NC Scout over the last few months by doing podcasts with him roughly once a week. I advertise with him, and we always have a great conversation on his podcast. When I checked out his training schedule (www.brushbeater.org) and saw that he was running a series of radio-related courses here inContinue reading “Brushbeater RTO Course Review”
Martial Arts Weapons & Self Defense
I frequently get asked, “Can martial arts weapons be used for self defense?” The answer is both yes and no, and there are some caveats to consider before launching into a program. First, understand that most schools that teach weapons are teaching things that look great in TOURNAMENTS to WIN MEDALS, not self defense. EvenContinue reading “Martial Arts Weapons & Self Defense”
Tactical Wisdom 