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We Get a Lot Wrong About the OODA Loop
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We Get a Lot Wrong About the OODA Loop

The OODA Loop has been radically oversimplified because, as humans, we seek something simple to understand. Take this challenge to reevaluate what you know.

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Dry Fire: Optimizing Your Reps for the Duty Draw
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Dry Fire: Optimizing Your Reps for the Duty Draw

Dry fire is the training. Live fire is the test. How can you maximize your dry fire practice and optimize your draw? It’s science.

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The Escalation Ladder: From Harsh Words to Justified Force

The Escalation Ladder: From Harsh Words to Justified Force

Mastering the Master Grip

Mastering the Master Grip

Working the Angles to Win a Gunfight

Working the Angles to Win a Gunfight

The SIG P365 BB Gun – Penny Pinching Training

The SIG P365 BB Gun – Penny Pinching Training

Cardio Is King: Running To Stay In the Fight

Cardio Is King: Running To Stay In the Fight

The Box Drill: A Tale of Two Drills

The Box Drill: A Tale of Two Drills

January 2026 Skill Builder: War HOGG 5 Shot Drill

January 2026 Skill Builder: War HOGG 5 Shot Drill

Patterning the Duty Shotgun

Patterning the Duty Shotgun

Mastering the Level 3 Draw: 1.5-Second Triple Retention Drills

Mastering the Level 3 Draw: 1.5-Second Triple Retention Drills

New Year’s Resolutions for Gun Owners

New Year’s Resolutions for Gun Owners

Learning Land Navigation Fundamentals

Learning Land Navigation Fundamentals

AIWB: The Fastest Draw and the Strictest Safety Protocol

AIWB: The Fastest Draw and the Strictest Safety Protocol

STKY Target Systems: Enhancing Training Efficiency

STKY Target Systems: Enhancing Training Efficiency

Jim Cirillo’s 1-2-3-6 Drill

Jim Cirillo’s 1-2-3-6 Drill

The 2-Second Self-Defense Audit: How to Analyze Your Home, Car, and Office

The 2-Second Self-Defense Audit: How to Analyze Your Home, Car, and Office

Firearms, Fitness, and Grip Strength

Firearms, Fitness, and Grip Strength

Top 5 Drills With the TitanX and MantisX Training App

Top 5 Drills With the TitanX and MantisX Training App

Mantis TitanX: Train Like a Pro

Mantis TitanX: Train Like a Pro

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