Instruction from GBRS Group emphasizes that CQB is fundamentally athletic, requiring a comprehensive blend of strength, mobility, flexibility, agility, cardio, and processing speed. Brute strength alone is insufficient; a holistic approach to physical conditioning is vital for rapid, dynamic movements and level changes essential in CQB scenarios.
Jeff Gonzalez of Trident Concepts discusses ankle carry for concealed firearms. Key considerations include firearm size (light and small-framed are recommended), holster type (scabbard vs. sock-style, retention strap vs. open top based on activity level), and the critical importance of flexibility for drawing. He details multiple draw stroke techniques from a standing or kneeling position, emphasizing consistency. The video also covers common mistakes like choosing the wrong firearm size or incorrect placement on the inboard side of the weak leg to reduce profile and prevent banging.
Kendall Reed, an international skeet shooter, emphasizes the importance of off-range training for success. Her regimen includes strength training five days a week with a coach to build strength and endurance, preventing fatigue. She also adheres to a strict nutrition plan focusing on lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats, with a mantra of 'eat clean, train hard.' Reed highlights the necessity of planning, prioritizing, and flexibility to balance training, travel, social media, academics, and business, relying on faith, family, and friends for support.
This video from Warrior Poet Society discusses the profound strength found in laughing at misery, fear, and pain. The speaker, drawing on military experience, emphasizes flexibility and humor as critical coping mechanisms for enduring hardship, likening resilience to trees that bend in hurricanes. While laughter offers catharsis, it's presented as a supplement to core elements like an unbreakable will and spiritual strength.
You've reached the end! 4 videos loaded.
Gun Laws by State
Read firearms regulations for all 50 states + D.C.
Find Gun Dealers
Search licensed FFL dealers near you.