Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.
The Differences (and Similarities) Between Training to Fight and Training to Compete
Competition, while certainly useful, is not the same as training. Are you training to win competitions or to win gunfights? Mike Seeklander explains the difference here.
Self Protection/Self Perfection Part 3.0
Mindset is a vitally important part of your self defense training. Paul Sharp gives his perspective in the third of his series of excellent articles.
MI Tavor Internal Light Mount
I’m not a big bullpup rifle fan, but I have some friends who love their Tavors. One of the problems with that particular gun is the lack of a light mounting position. Here is a solution.
Are Credit Monitoring Services Worth It?
My department’s primary fraud detective sent me this link explaining all of the different credit monitoring services to prevent identity theft. He highly recommended the “security freeze” option listed near the end as the most effective identity theft preventative measure.
The Jogging Delusion
I actually liked going for an occasional jog when I weighed 195 lbs. Now at almost 250 lbs. I can tell you that jogging hurts and is not a viable option for me anymore. Sprint or walk instead.
Situational Awareness and Evaluating Human Behavior
A detailed article about situational awareness that everyone should read.
Ground Zero
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a nuclear bomb goes off in your city? This website allows you to choose a location and the type of bomb detonated and then provides information about amount of destruction and fallout zones.
How to Make the Best of a Long Haul Flight
Good advice for optimum comfort on a long haul flight. I’ve made several 22+ hour flights to Asia and Africa, along with dozens of 10+ hour flights to South America. My advice to you is to pay for the business class upgrade. It’s worth the money!
Airport Carry On Get Home Kit
Speaking of flying, do you carry a survival kit when you fly? Here is a sensible list of TSA compliant survival gear.
5 Tips for concealed carry
Some great tips for concealed carry. I also like the same author’s article about self defense choices.
Rocking the Platform
“If your rifle had hands, it would pimp slap you for calling it a ‘platform.'”
Making the Most of 50 Rounds
What drills would you do if you only had 50 rounds for practice?
These Diagrams Reveal How To Negotiate With People Around The World
Why Runners Can’t Eat Whatever They Want
Running a lot does not give you a free pass to eat crap.
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