Because of numerous changes in the dynamics of the current fighting techniques we now virtually square off with the bad guy when engaging the target. The Gun Fighter’s Grip by BCM allows for a reduced angle and improved ergonomics when shooting in the modern gun fighting stances. The BCM Gun Fighter’s Grip (GFG) features …
Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that prevents most people under 21 from buying rifles and other types of guns By Tom Gantert Defense Maven Sacramento, CA – California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Friday that will not allow most people under the age of 21 from buying a gun in his state. The …
Holly Matkin Defense Maven Anna Police Officer Brandon Blair’s swift actions saved the life of Meghan Herrera on Sep. 7. Anna, TX – The Anna Police Department has released dashcam footage that showed an officer saving the life of a stranded motorist (video below). Meghan Herrera, a single mother of two young children, was navigating …
By: Dr. Andrew Keebaugh Protecting United States service members from noise-induced hearing loss is an ongoing focus of the Department of Defense as hearing loss is the number one disability among veterans. Noise exposure in the military can occur 24 hours a day, such as during flight operations, even in off-duty areas. For example, noise …
Service members are at risk for unintentional drownings during training, occupational activities, and off-duty recreation. In the U.S., unintentional drowning ranks as the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death and accounted for an average of 3,558 deaths (non-boating related) annually between 2007 and 2016. The current analysis extends and updates the findings of the …
6 Reasons Why Marine Maj. Jim Capers Jr. Is a Legend By Katie Lange, Department of Defense Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., 22-year veteran is recognized as a pioneer in Marine reconnaissance training tactics, which are still used by special operations forces around the world. Capers’ actions during combat in Vietnam were the stuff of …
EXCERPT FROM: 100 DEADLY SKILLS: SURVIVAL EDITION BY CLINT EMERSON Skill 55 — Video Anton Koen Often the province of desperate individuals on the run, carjackings can also be a starting point for express kidnappings (see page 164), a form of temporary abduction in which the perpetrator may force you to drive from ATM to …
