Tactical Paradise

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg dives into the thought process known as the Ooda Loop.

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg dives into the thought process known as the Ooda Loop.

Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!!  I’m your host Greg Bakken.  In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive.  This is episode 8. Gear Guide:  40 round pmags Main Topic:  Colonel John Boyd’s O.O.D.A. Loop Colonel John Boyd Observe:  All decisions are based on observations of the evolving situation tempered with implicit filtering based on the problem being addressed. These observations are the raw information on which the decisions and actions will be based. Orient: Because of our genetic heritage, cultural tradition, and previous experiences, Orient is the most important part of the OODA loop since it shapes the way we observe, the way we decide, the way we act. Getting stuck means that there are no decisions and thus no actions. In reality, a decision has been made to do nothing and the enemy gets the upper hand. In other words, getting stuck at the decision point can have severe, even grave, consequences. The goal of orientation is to make sense of the observations. Decision:  Making a decision is essentially deciding what to do next. The default is to do nothing.  OBE Learn from previous decisions. Act:  Do something!! Writer Robert Greene wrote in an article called OODA and You, that the proper mindset is to let go a little, to allow some of the chaos to become part of your mental system, and to use it to your advantage by simply creating more chaos and confusion for the opponent. You funnel the inevitable chaos of the battlefield in the direction of the enemy. How does one interfere with an opponent's OODA cycle?  One of John Boyd's primary insights in fighter combat was that it is vital to change speed and direction faster than the opponent. This is not necessarily a function of the plane's ability to maneuver, rather the pilot must think and act faster than the opponent can think and act. Getting "inside" the cycle—short-circuiting the opponent's thinking processes—produces opportunities for the opponent to react inappropriately. Tactical Response OODA Loop Article Gun Safety 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!! Training Trick:  This is a reload training drill.  In the heat of battle, one can not operate on fine motor skills but instead must learn to operate on gross motor skills.  Learn to use the slide for reloading.  Grabbing the slide with your whole hand and slamming it back is a gross motor skill.  This week we will master that skill. Practice reloading by dropping the magazine from your handgun then grab your spare magazine and reload your handgun by slamming the magazine in the magazine well and rack the slide with your support hand. Thoughts on slide release Outro: Feedback:  Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook:  Tactical Paradise Firearms Radio Network:  http://www.firearmsradio.tv/

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg reviews an interview about an Officer involved shooting.

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg reviews an interview about an Officer involved shooting.

Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!!  I’m your host Greg Bakken.  In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive.  This is episode 7. Gear Guide:  US Concealed Carry Association Main Topic:  The Will to Survive, How to be a Warrior Will to Win: Jared Reston Nuggets/Take Aways 1.  Never give up no matter what happens!! 2.  Kept his cool. 3.  Verbal Commands/Warnings. 4.  Non lethal elevated to lethal. 5.  He’s not going to kill me!!  Mental mindset. 6.  Stop the threat. 7.  Shot 7 times with a .45. 8.  Just tools.  He’s the weapon. 9.  Fight until his last breath. 10.  Anybody can take rounds and stay in the fight. Gun Safety 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!! Training Trick:  This drill is to help with your flinch or your desire to compensate the recoil from a round leaving the handgun.  This drill will require a partner.  Have your partner load your handgun magazines with ammo.  The catch is have your partner load a few dummy rounds into the magazine randomly.  Then, practice the 5 count draw stroke and fire 2-3 rounds per draw.  When your handgun reaches a dummy round and your barrel dips, you know you flinched. Outro: Feedback:  Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook:  Tactical Paradise Firearms Radio Network:  http://www.firearmsradio.tv/

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg talks about about the importance of training and being prepared.

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg talks about about the importance of training and being prepared.

Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!!  I’m your host Greg Bakken.  In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive.  This is episode 6. Gear Guide:  TACTICAL FIELD/TRAUMA WITH QUIKCLOT® Main Topic: Training “Train like you fight and fight like you train” “Empty your cup” I’ve had a few people talk to about proper times to put your finger on the trigger. Officer pulls trigger by accident. Josh Kenworthy of Tomah Police Department Officer shooting - Not Today! FBI Course of Fire So if you’re looking for a good course of fire and want to see if you have what it takes to join the FBI, I’ve included the FBI’s new qualification course below: Target used is the QIT-99 Course consists of a total of 60 rounds Each round counts as one point Any hits inside the target area count You must draw from concealment for every string of shots Passing score for Agents is 48 out of 60 Stage 1: 3 yard line 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only 3 rounds in 3 seconds using your strong hand only 3 rounds using strong hand only, switch hands, 3 rounds using support hand only all in 8 seconds Total of 12 rounds for Stage 1 Stage 2: 5 yard line From here on out, all shooting is done with two hands 3 rounds in 3 seconds 3 rounds in 3 seconds 3 rounds in 3 seconds 3 rounds in 3 seconds Total of 12 rounds for Stage 2 Stage 3: 7 yard line 4 rounds in 4 seconds 4 rounds in 4 seconds Have two magazines loaded with four rounds each. Fire four rounds, reload, fire another four rounds in 8 seconds. Total of 16 rounds for Stage 3 Stage 4: 15 yard line 3 rounds in 6 seconds 3 rounds in 6 seconds 4 rounds in 8 seconds Total of 10 rounds for Stage 4 Stage 5: 25 yard line This stage involves the use of a barricade/cover Move to cover and fire 2 rounds standing, then 3 rounds kneeling all in 15 seconds Move to cover and fire 2 rounds standing, then 3 rounds kneeling all in 15 seconds Total of 10 rounds for Stage 5 Gun Safety 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!! Training Trick:   This week, we are going to practice trigger control.  This drill will help you to have a smooth trigger pull and help engrain the necessity to focus on the front site.  You will need a handgun and a coin.  Before you start this drill, place all ammunition and magazines for your handgun in another room.  As you practice safe firearm handling techniques, place the coin on the end of the handgun on top of the slide by the front site.  Stand in your shooting stance and aim your handgun at an object.  Now focus on the front site and squeeze the trigger trying to be as smooth as possible so that the coin does not fall of the slide.  Reset the trigger and repeat. Outro: Feedback:  Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook:  Tactical Paradise Firearms Radio Network:  http://www.firearmsradio.tv/

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg talks about the 5 step presentation when drawing From a holster.

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg talks about the 5 step presentation when drawing From a holster.

Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!!  I’m your host Greg Bakken.  In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive.  This is episode 5. Gear Guide:  EDC Belts SOE Gear Hi-Point 9mm Carbine Gun Guy Radio Hi Point Interview Main Topic: 5 Step Presentation 5 Step Presentation From a Holster 1.  Support hand and dominate hand move at the same time.  Support hand goes flat against the chest.  Dominate hand grips the handgun in a strong grip.  Release any retention safeties. 2.  Leaving your support hand on the chest, use your dominate hand and lift the handgun to just enough that so that the barrel of the handgun clears the top of the holster. 3.  Drop your dominate hand elbow and cant the wrist to clear any loose clothing.  The support hand should still be on the chest.  The handgun should now be facing the intended target and should be fireable from this position. 4.  Bring the handgun with your dominate hand to the center of your body and meet your non dominate hand.  Grip the handgun with both hands, keeping your muzzle pointed at the intended target. 5.  Drive the handgun out towards your intended target with a finished position of your normal shooting stance.  (Unless your shooting stance needs work) Videos: Bad Example Good Example Haley Strategic Presentation Breakdown Gun Safety 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!! Training Trick:  This week we are going to practice the 5 step presentation.  Start with an unloaded firearm.  Then go slowly through the 5 step presentation.  It may feel choppy, but that is okay and it should at first.  Once you feel comfortable at a slow pace drawing and then holstering, slowly pick up speed.  Remember to always hit every step of the 5 step presentation.  Don’t fire the gun in this drill.  Once you master the steps of the 5 step presentation, we will then implement firing. Feedback:  Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook:  Tactical Paradise Firearms Radio Network:  http://www.firearmsradio.tv/

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg talks about the Do’s and Don’ts of concealed carrying.

In this episode of Tactical Paradise, Greg talks about the Do’s and Don’ts of concealed carrying.

Welcome to Tactical Paradise!!!  I’m your host Greg Bakken.  In this podcast we’ll talk about all things tactical from everyday carry, the mindset of armed citizens, real life situations and scenarios and the gear that will help you survive.  This is episode 4. Gear Guide:  Shot Timer Iphone App Main Topic : Do’s and Don'ts Chambered or unchambered? Chambered Shooting video Scenario Gun Safety 1) Always treat a gun as if it were loaded. 2) Always point a gun in a safe direction. 3) Know your target and beyond. 4) Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend to shoot.   KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER!!!!   Checks:  Only check your firearm in a place where you have complete privacy. Printing – Allowing the outline of the weapon or accessories to show through your clothing. Exposing – Allowing the handgun, holster, or an accessory to unintentionally exposing part or all of it in plain view in public. For example, when you reaching upward, leaning forwards or sideways, kneeling down, or reaching for anything in your pockets. Touching – A habit of touching or repositioning the handgun, holster, or an accessory in plain view. Don’t do it. Looking – A habit of looking at your concealed gear to verify if its there or if it is still concealed. Especially avoid this if someone is staring at you. Telegraphing – Giving away the fact you might be carrying or preparing for action through either: Active telegraphing – Body language and motions such as getting into a combat stance without the need to. This might also include noise that your weapons make during carry such as loose ammunition in a magazine, a squeaky holster, or other noises. Passive telegraphing – Clothing or items worn which might indicate that you are carrying or that you are involved with firearms. Bumping/Sounding – Making contact with an artificial surface or when bumping into someone. The weapon may make a sound or someone may feel it. Forgetting – Forgetting that you are carrying concealed. This is certainly possible when carrying a very comfortable system, or one that is small or lightweight. It is also possible when the user has not developed a sound concealed carry regimen or is used to carrying. Dropping – Dropping an item, such as a magazine, or worse your weapon from concealment. Often due to equipment that does not adequately retain the item, not re-securing the item following a change. In positioning of concealment gear or wardrobe, this can be cause by activities like: a visit to the restroom, exiting a vehicle, getting up from a chair, or not being aware of changes in body position and activity can affect the concealed carry system.   Training Trick:  This drill is the two-second drill and the only target you need is a regular 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. You will also need some type of timer. You will put the target three yards away for this drill. Set the timer for two seconds, and when it beeps you must draw and fire one round in two seconds or less. All hits on the 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper count.  If you miss the paper, or miss the two-second mark, then you have failed and you need to practice until you can complete the drill by getting one round onto the paper in two seconds or less. Once you’ve mastered the drill at three yards then move back to five yards and start over again. Outro: Feedback:  Feedback@TacticalParadise.com Itunes Review Facebook:  Tactical Paradise Firearms Radio Network:  http://www.firearmsradio.tv/