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Hello and welcome to Swift | Silent | Deadly, a blog by me, Justin Fields. I’m a former Marine Corps Special Operator, government contractor, professional trainer, and current paramedic. I’m on a mission to help others become more capable, competent human beings by sharing the lessons learned from a lifetime of adventure. Read more about me.
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I Made a Shooting Drill: The Ten Second Standards
I made a shooting drill! I am calling it the Ten Second Standards. These “standards” are the personal tasks I strive to able to perform, on-demand, with my EDC pistol. It only requires one target and ten rounds, is revolver-friendly, and the entire COF can be shot in two minutes or less. There are a million other shooting drills out there, but I believe this one brings something to the table…if just a novel drill to shoot.
Video: Integrated Skills Group’s Handgun Proficiency Audit
I have long been friendly with Aaron from Integrated Skills Group. We “met” in 2019, if memory serves, via the Weekend Knowledge Dump. I have followed ISG with interest, and could not wait to get my hands on a copy of ISG’s Carry The Fire when it came out. When I saw that they had a shooting standard, I knew I had to shoot it.
The Shotgun Skills Gauge: The Perfect Shotgun Test?
I have been shooting a lot of shotgun drills lately, and today I’m back with another! The Shotgun Skills Gauge is a one-stage, 5-round test of your scattergun abilities. It is easy to setup, quick to run, and will tell you a lot about where you stand with your favorite social smoothbore. Let’s take a look at this excellent drill.
JM Custom Kydex Magazine Pouch Review
Regardless of whether you carry a spare mag or not, you have to reload on the range. Why not learn to do it well? That’s why you need a magazine pouch. This JM Custom Kydex Magazine Pouch Review will show off my favorite magazine pouch for the range, and concealed carry.
Out-of-the-Ordinary Shooting Drill: 10-8 Performance Pistol Test
The 10-8 Performance Pistol Test is one of the most unique and interesting pistol drills I have ever seen. It is long (12 stages) and requires a large ammo loadout (65 rounds). It you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path, give this one a try.
Video: MPOETC Shotgun Qualification
In the interest of being a well-rounded shooter, I have been doing some shotgun work. I decided to record a shotgun drill and ran across the MPOETC Shotgun Qualification. This is a very well-rounded course of fire that doesn’t require a whole bunch of ammo, but tests a lot of skills.
Firearm Alternative for NPE: ASP Metro Defender OC
One of the common complaints I hear when I recommend pepper spray is, “But where would I put it?” One effective tool that will fit almost anywhere is the ASP Metro Defender. I have recommended this tool before, on the advice of others, but I have been carrying one myself for a year now. Let’s take a closer look at the ASP Metro Defender, and excellent firearm alternative for Non-Permissive Environment Carry.