SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, we take a special look at trends in preparedness tactical training.
A New York Times Reporter Heads to The Range
Lily alerted me to this New York Times article: Americans Are Preparing for When All Hell Breaks Loose. It carries the sub-heading: “Once thought of as a fringe mind-set, the prepared citizen movement is gaining traction in a world shaped by war, the pandemic and extreme weather.”
Max Velocity’s Training Classes
Max Alexander, a veteran of a British Army Parachute Regiment operates as a mobile trainer, here in the United States: Max Velocity Tactical. “Max Velocity” (a pseudonym) is well-known for his no-nonsense live fire team training classes. Most of them are taught in Romney, West Virginia, although he trains in many other states, most notably in Texas. Here is a review, posted seven years ago, over at the AR-15.com forums: Max Velocity Tactical HEAT 1 Review. Addendum: “Max” recently added a pre-paid Unlimited Season Pass training option, for a flat fee of $2,500. Since each MVT class normally costs $1,200, this is a bargain for anyone who can schedule three or more classes in a year.
Gunsite’s Team Tactics Classes
Long known as a top firearms training school, Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona now offers a Team Tactics for Two – 3 Day course. Full Disclosure: Gunsite is one of the prize sponsors of our bi-monthly nonfiction writing contest.
Review: Training at Thunder Ranch
Thunder Ranch in Lakeview, Oregon is operated by Clint Smith. Here is a link to a review, posed in 2023: Thunder Ranch and Clint Smith: Urban Rifle Class Review.
Darrel Holland’s Shooting School
Darrel Holland operates a long-range shooting school in Powers, Oregon. Several SurvivalBlog readers have attended. Even well-experienced shooters have told me that they learned a lot there. I first met Darrel at a Safari Club International (SCI) convention meeting. He is very knowledgeable.
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