training

Devastating unarmed techniques.

A discussion of devastating unarmed techniques that can’t really be practiced and their applications within a combatives system. Read more

Officer Created Jeopardy.

Matt over at Spartan Cops has an interesting piece on “Officer Created Jeopardy.”

I think one of the major issues that contributes to this problem is how tactics and policies get reviewed. A standard operating procedure (at either the tactical or policy level) is an excellent idea and should be both implemented and trained, but it should also be periodically reviewed. Without systematic reviews these things quickly turn into the “that is the way we have always done it” dogma and we loose sight of the reason why we we should follow a given procedure or utilize a specific tactic.

Changes in equipment, staffing, the law, and even the community being policed all have an influence on what the optimum method for accomplishing your objectives are.

The Advantage Arms .22LR Kits

A few notes about ammunition compatibility with the Advantage Arms .22LR conversion kit. Read more

Prerequisites, training, and learning.

We get a number of students that seem to be a little confused on the prerequisite system that we use here at InSights. The reason for our prerequisites is to save everyone’s time. Students that aren’t completely comfortable or efficient at manipulating their gun, or doing reloads in a static environment aren’t going to suddenly get better at it when they now have to do it on the move and/or under time pressure. Progressing too quickly to a more advanced application doesn’t do anyone any favors.

I would make the suggestion that struggling through a higher level class isn’t as valuable as mastering a lower level class. If you are the last one to finish shooting in your firing order and your group size is the largest you would probably get more out of repeating the class you are in rather than moving up a level. I personally took general defensive handgun about 6 times before I felt like I was good at all of the material. I still try to go through GDH once or twice a year as a student to reevaluate my ability to apply the fundamentals. Clearly this is a business that makes it’s money teaching classes, but you as the student/customer, the product you are buying is an increase in your abilities rather than a certification or a diploma.

An IDPA Tueller drill video.

An examination of a target system that simulates the Tueller drill, and the limitations of the drill. Read more