SUBSCRIBE   
JUNE 11, 2020

German Precision Optics USA announced that its stable of sponsored shooters will be heading to the Archery Shooter’s Association Mathews & Tru Ball Pro/Am shoot in London, KY June 25-28.
Sponsored competitive shooter Tucker Schmidt takes home a title at the Pigg River Precision PRS Match in Rocky Mount, Virginia shooting Federal Premium Gold Medal 6mm Creedmoor.
Springfield Armory announced a new variant of the Hellcat in Desert Flat Dark Earth. It is being offered in both standard and OSP versions.

Rossi introduces a new .22 LR rifle called the Rio Bravo. It's based on the company's popular line of R92 lever-action firearms.
The York County Sheriff’s Office (PA) recently decided to switch from their issued .40 caliber pistols to the 9x19mm caliber. As part of their selection process, the Walther PPQ M2 9mm 4” pistol was chosen as one of the issued pistols for the agency.
Comp-Tac recently released the eV2 Magazine Pouch, a new inside-the-waistband, hybrid mag pouch, for customers who want to carry a spare mag in the appendix position.

Hogue Inc. is pleased to announce the new ARS Stage 1 Sport Holsters for competition shooters. The Automatic Retention System has been modified to accommodate two different locking modes. The closed mode utilizes the standard ARS thumb release for added security.
Galco’s product line includes a pair of tactical slings. These are the single-point Bungee Sling and the Simple Lanyard and Carrying Strap (SLC).
Project ChildSafe and NSSF are emphasizing gun safety as a critical part of home safety as National Safety Month kicks off, and as the nationwide surge in firearm sales continues and includes millions of first-time buyers.

Alan Fredric Bloomfield, a legend in the mail order and catalog business and founder of GALLS Police Equipment Co., died on June 8 at the age of 86 in Lexington, KY.

Through Sunday, June 21 save 20% on Samson pistol accessories. These include the magazine extension for the GLOCK 43, the S&W Shield Pocket Comp, Magwell and Magazine extension -- and more.
 

Here in Kirbytown, Alabama we have a lot of wasps, yellowjackets, hornets and such. This time of year they’re flying around everywhere; you don’t grab or pick up anything without first checking to make sure it’s safe. Getting stung by one of them is no fun. Disturbing a nest full of the angry mothers is far worse. Now you’re trying to defend against multiple threats who are extremely dedicated to putting a hurt on you. So, how do you defend against this danger? The same way you would a bunch of angry, violent rioters.

The situation in our cities is getting completely out of hand. If you’re not one of “them” – whoever they might be – it’s open season. Just like the angry wasps, they don’t care what color, race, sex you might be -- if they get angry you’re a target. And, like the wasps, there’s no reasoning with the mob mentality.

Step one to stay out of trouble, regardless of the source, is avoidance. You learn where the wasp nest is, and avoid that area. Same tactic applies to violence. “Oh,” I hear, “I never go to the bad part of the city.” Except now it’s a little more difficult because the “bad” part of city is getting larger –like a cancer – and hotspots can pop up anywhere, especially the “nice” part of town, where there’s lots of good loot to pilfer. The key is awareness. Monitor the environment from afar, stay in touch with what’s happening and put that trip off to another day.

When avoidance doesn’t work, or the danger detonates with no warning, escape is in order. Again, it’s important to stay aware of the environment. I highly suggest reading Left Of Bang, by Van Horne and Riley. This is an incredible book, based on the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program, and it’s all about identifying a possible problem before the “bang.” Paying attention to your environment and the people it contains provides cues to danger, allowing you to escape prior the trouble. The best way to win the fight is to not be involved; avoidance and escape are the easiest path to victory.

And what about when the wasp nest empties out on you? You’re outnumbered. Sure, it’s fairly simple with one or two attackers, as long as you maintain control. But, not even John Wick can deal with several dozen or hundreds of angry, active attackers. So, put your brogans into action, and get lots of ground between you and them with alacrity. You get somewhere safe, where you can position a barrier between you and them. At this point you deal with any that slipped inside the “wire,” and start triaging to determine what the damage is.

We’re six months into the Roaring Twenties, and learning, or relearning that personal defense is an individual responsibility. Except the chances of being involved in a violent situation are increasing, especially in larger urban areas, and the odds are stacking up against you. Avoid, escape and if needed position yourself where you can protect against an assault. A good position – think “fatal funnels” – will allow you to defend against a much greater force. Just keep in mind, if it comes to this, you must commit fully.

Tiger McKee is director of Shootrite Firearms Academy, which is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. He is the author of The Book of Two Guns, AR-15 Skills and Drills, has a regular column in American Handgunner and makes some cool knives and custom revolvers. Visit Shootrite’s Facebook page for other details.

Tactical Wire - 2271 N Upton St., Arlington, VA 22207
Copyright © 2020, All Rights Reserved.