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 [1]. 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 [2]. 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 [3]. “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 [4], 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. [5]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 Academ [6]y in Paulden, Arizona now offers a Team Tactics for Two – 3 Day [7] course. Full Disclosure: Gunsite is one of the prize sponsors of our bi-monthly nonfiction writing contest.
Review: Training at Thunder Ranch
Thunder Ranch [8] 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. [9]
Darrel Holland’s Shooting School
Darrel Holland [10] 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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