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Back in December 2019, I attended my very first formal pistol shooting course, taught by Blue-Green Alliance founders Gabe and Josh (both active Force Recon Marines). The lessons I learned at that intense two-day class were distilled into the first entry of this column in Issue 37. As I wrote at the time, “I walked away knowing that I still have a tremendous amount to learn, but also felt encouraged by my ability to improve." Since then, I have dedicated myself to doing just that learning and improving. After more than a dozen other courses, thousands of rounds of ammo, a growing pile of new guns and gear, and countless hours spent practicing on my own, it's hard to believe that only two years have elapsed.
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TO THE POINT OF IT
Crane TEC's Tempest Defensive Blade
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WHO GOES THERE?
Perimeter Defense Buyer's Guide
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PHANTOM HILL CTF-1
White Light, IR Laser, and IR Illuminator in a Compact and (Relatively) Inexpensive Package
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WHAT IF?
You're in the Path of an Approaching Wildfire?
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Smooth Moves
Full Spectrum Warrior's Combat Mobility System
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Grand Odyssey
A Fireman's Take on an Extended Outdoor Pack
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Hollywood Survival School
Examining Which Films Focus on Practical Skills and Which Put Dramatic Effect Ahead of Reality
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Disinfectants
Learn What They Are and How to Make Your Own in an Emergency Situation
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A HIGHER CALIBER
With Over 20 Years as a USMC Sniper and Police Officer in Los Angeles, Victor Lopez is in His Element Educating Others to Be More Effective in Austere Environments
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Tailor-Made ARS: Parte
The Jack-Of-All-Trades “General Purpose AR”