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(4032,10,'2024-12-31 00:35:11','2024-12-31 00:35:11','<!-- wp:divi/placeholder -->\n[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/blade-layout-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"blade-layout\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Amtac Blades\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amtac Blades makes fixed-blade knives for backcountry and combative use. We have five blade models and an axe in our lineup.</h4>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/blade-bullets-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"blade-bullets\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><a href=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\">Northman</a></h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>The Northman is a small fixed blade knife designed to replace the cutting tool carried in your pocket. Quickly deployable and rugged enough for backcountry use, this blade is also great for combatives. There are three other models based off the Northman. </span></p>\n<p><span>The Northman has a 3.5\" blade. </span></p>\n<p><span>The NorthmanX has a bigger handle and the same blade.</span></p>\n<p><span>The Minuteman has the same handle as the NorthmanX and a 4\" blade</span></p>\n<p><span>The Magnus has the same handle as the NorthmanX and a 5\" blade</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/folder-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"folder\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/northmanF\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/northmanF\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>NorthmanF</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>This folder was designed for those situations when you can’t carry a fixed blade knife. </span>With this in mind, the Amtac Blades NorthmanF comes standard with a belt sheath so that you have the flexibility to carry this folder in a blade locked open configuration. This makes it just as fast as a fixed blade. The NorthmanF can also be worn like a regular folder when a low profile is desired.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/axe-outdoors-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"axe-outdoors\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/battle-axe/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/battle-axe/\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Battle Axe</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>The Amtac Blades Battle Axe is designed from the ground up as a fighting axe. 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Having a handheld radio in your pack and knowing how to use it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Make sure you standardize and decide on what frequencies/ channels you are going to be using with your people before you actually need them. Also make sure you get some practice reps in, because you will most likely discover some holes in your plan when you first try them.</p>\n<p>I recommend keeping these radios in your hiking packs, vehicles and having a few spares around the house.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=2T0F791UAFPK6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jkyaxy96mNW6yySt4MAi7UGo5PL9FSNCIUnpYI3yzQL1zKS1umBUshtmw-SPXFRez5gGznrJkid5keNvbZpwE8ezfnIqJT75LG0NRBPBQmrLRlEblc9jyPKhBbZ-Xdrg3pEqgheMa6T-8uliSwIU1FnY4XD449tGm4lK8ytmL0UbvcIdDEC5TzOmpkdIXXHOrOM5oPf6Fd_AjklgwgIvjlDSkCws0C0pTeB58w4rg_4.Ie7BU_A14xcqfjISzBDIU0qz_V9dcScqkEXN6Moh3f4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=BaoFeng%2BUV-5R%2BDual%2BBand%2BTwo%2BWay%2BRadio&amp;qid=1731457703&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C451&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1\">BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio</a></h4>\n<p>This is a Ham radio, it is more capable than any of the other listed handheld radios, but requires a license to transmit on. You can pair this radio with an aftermarket handheld antenna to increase the range a small amount, or pair the radio with a magnet mounted roof antenna to increase your range significantly.<span> </span><em>Ham license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio</h4>\n<p> If you are going to standardize on the MURS system this is the radio to get. Another good thing about this radio and MURS in general is that you are allowed to use external antennas. This is one of the best things you can do to increase your transmission/ reception range.<span> </span><em>No license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99mhz (VHF) 400-520.99mhz (UHF))</h4>\n<p> This is the best option if you are going to go the GMRS route. With GMRS you get a little bit more power (5 watts for GMRS vs 2 watts for FRS and 2 watts for MURS), the downside is that you need a license and it is commonly used platform which means you will most likely have interference from other users.<span> </span><em>GMRS license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT27 Two-Way Radios Rechargeable 2 Way Radio for Adults UHF FRS 22 Ch</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option that is very simple to use. Think hand out radio.<span> </span><em>No license required</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT22 Two Way Radios Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option, and it is small and charges from a USB cable. Also another good hand out option.<em><span> </span>No license required</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handheld Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios</h4>\n<p>This is an improved antenna for the UV-5R or for the MURS V1, it will increase your range at a cost of being bigger/ bulkier.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH, BaoFeng BL-5 Battery Eliminator for for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios</h4>\n<p>This allows you to power your UV-5R from a 12v cigarette lighter. This is a great addition to have in your vehicle, especially if you are not going to run a mobile radio.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R Plus, Original Pack, Black</h4>\n<p>This replacement battery for the UV-5R has over twice the capacity of the original battery.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radios</strong></h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH Mini UV-25X4 25 Watt Tri-Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 220-230mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham)</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radioddity DB25 Pro Dual Band Quad-standby Mini Mobile Car Truck Radio, VHF UHF 4 Color Display, 25W Vehicle Transceiver with Cable + 50W High Gain Quad Band Antenna</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEIXEN VV-898S Dual Band VHF/UHF 5W/10W/25W 136-174/400-470MHz Two Way Radio Car Mobile Radio Tranceiver Amateur Ham with USB Programming Cable</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\"></a><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MPD Digital Cablesonline 100ft RG8x Coax Uhf (PL259) Male to Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable – R-U100 – Coax cable</h4>\n<p> This is for setting up a mobile radio in your house or running a HF antenna.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Tender 6V/12V, 4A Selectable Lead Acid &amp; Lithium Battery Charger</h4>\n<p> This battery charger can be used to keep your 12v battery charged that you use to run your mobile radio in your house. Sometimes the charger will add radio noise, if that is the case, unplug before transmitting.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12v 18ah AGM Rechargeable Deep Cycle Replacement Battery for CB19-12 by Casil</h4>\n<p> Use this battery to power your mobile radio in your house and use the above listed battery tender (charger) to keep the battery charged.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tram 1410 Broad Band Discone/Scanner Base Antenna</h4>\n<p> This is the antenna to use for your home. Put it on as high up as you can/ either external to your house on a pipe (make sure you ground it) or in your attic if you have an asphalt roof. Use the above listed 50 ohm coax cable to connect the antenna to the radio. I picked this antenna because it has the one of the widest coverages to transmit and receive on.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\"Driveway Alarms\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>If you need driveway or zone alarms, this is the system that I recommend. The main reason to use the Dakota Alert brand is that they use MURS frequencies, which means that you can listen to your driveway or zone alarms with any MURS radio.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert PIR Driveway Alarm</h4>\n<p> You can use this for driveways or any zone that you want to monitor.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Vehicle Alarm</h4>\n<p> This device gets buried in your driveway and will only alert if a vehicle drives over it. This is a good option if you get a lot of false alarms with your PIR device.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Base Station</h4>\n<p> If you are not going to use a mobile radio or handheld radio to monitor your driveway/ zone alarms then you will need this. A better option is getting any of the above listed mobile radios and using it to monitor the MURS driveway alarm frequency.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Frequency (HF) Radios</strong></h2>\n<p>HF radios allow us to communicate over long distances, hundreds or even thousands of miles with no infrastructure. This is done by bouncing the radio waves off of the ionosphere. The downside is that it requires more training and equipment to make it happen.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning HF communications I would recommend that you get your Ham license, otherwise there is no legal way to train and become proficient.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver – 100 Watts</h4>\n<p> This is a solid choice for HF comms. It is relatively inexpensive and very compact, the downside is that a lot of features are buried in different layers of menus.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaesu FT-818ND FT-818 6W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Mobile Transceiver</h4>\n<p> This radio is very similar to the FT891. The differences are this radio is smaller, will only put out 6 watts, and will also do VHF/UHF. Unless you plan on mostly using your radio while backpacking I would recommend getting the more powerful radio.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LDG Electronics Z-100PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner 1.8-54 MHz, 0.1-125 Watts, 2 Year Warranty</h4>\n<p>While not technically mandatory to have an antenna tuner, it will make your life much easier. You will use this to tune your dipole antenna.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HF Antenna</h2>\n<p>For the most reliable regional communication I recommend setting up your dipole antenna in a NVIS configuration (the practical explanation for a NVIS antenna that it is a dipole antenna hung 10-15 ft above ground). You can do a little research and build a dipole antenna pretty easily or you can purchase something like<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">this</a>.</p>\n<p>I could spend many more weeks writing this article, but I want to get the information out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]\n<!-- /wp:divi/placeholder -->','Radios','','inherit','closed','closed','','3529-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 00:35:33','2024-12-31 00:35:33','',3529,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4033',0,'revision','',0),
(4034,10,'2024-12-31 00:48:25','2024-12-31 00:48:25','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Radios \" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hand Held Radios</strong></h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>This is the quickest/ easiest way to increase your capability. Having a handheld radio in your pack and knowing how to use it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Make sure you standardize and decide on what frequencies/ channels you are going to be using with your people before you actually need them. Also make sure you get some practice reps in, because you will most likely discover some holes in your plan when you first try them.</p>\n<p>I recommend keeping these radios in your hiking packs, vehicles and having a few spares around the house.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=2T0F791UAFPK6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jkyaxy96mNW6yySt4MAi7UGo5PL9FSNCIUnpYI3yzQL1zKS1umBUshtmw-SPXFRez5gGznrJkid5keNvbZpwE8ezfnIqJT75LG0NRBPBQmrLRlEblc9jyPKhBbZ-Xdrg3pEqgheMa6T-8uliSwIU1FnY4XD449tGm4lK8ytmL0UbvcIdDEC5TzOmpkdIXXHOrOM5oPf6Fd_AjklgwgIvjlDSkCws0C0pTeB58w4rg_4.Ie7BU_A14xcqfjISzBDIU0qz_V9dcScqkEXN6Moh3f4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=BaoFeng%2BUV-5R%2BDual%2BBand%2BTwo%2BWay%2BRadio&amp;qid=1731457703&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C451&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1\">BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio</a></h4>\n<p>This is a Ham radio, it is more capable than any of the other listed handheld radios, but requires a license to transmit on. You can pair this radio with an aftermarket handheld antenna to increase the range a small amount, or pair the radio with a magnet mounted roof antenna to increase your range significantly.<span> </span><em>Ham license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio</h4>\n<p> If you are going to standardize on the MURS system this is the radio to get. Another good thing about this radio and MURS in general is that you are allowed to use external antennas. This is one of the best things you can do to increase your transmission/ reception range.<span> </span><em>No license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99mhz (VHF) 400-520.99mhz (UHF))</h4>\n<p> This is the best option if you are going to go the GMRS route. With GMRS you get a little bit more power (5 watts for GMRS vs 2 watts for FRS and 2 watts for MURS), the downside is that you need a license and it is commonly used platform which means you will most likely have interference from other users.<span> </span><em>GMRS license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT27 Two-Way Radios Rechargeable 2 Way Radio for Adults UHF FRS 22 Ch</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option that is very simple to use. Think hand out radio.<span> </span><em>No license required</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT22 Two Way Radios Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option, and it is small and charges from a USB cable. Also another good hand out option.<em><span> </span>No license required</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handheld Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios</h4>\n<p>This is an improved antenna for the UV-5R or for the MURS V1, it will increase your range at a cost of being bigger/ bulkier.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH, BaoFeng BL-5 Battery Eliminator for for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios</h4>\n<p>This allows you to power your UV-5R from a 12v cigarette lighter. This is a great addition to have in your vehicle, especially if you are not going to run a mobile radio.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R Plus, Original Pack, Black</h4>\n<p>This replacement battery for the UV-5R has over twice the capacity of the original battery.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radios</strong></h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH Mini UV-25X4 25 Watt Tri-Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 220-230mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham)</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radioddity DB25 Pro Dual Band Quad-standby Mini Mobile Car Truck Radio, VHF UHF 4 Color Display, 25W Vehicle Transceiver with Cable + 50W High Gain Quad Band Antenna</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEIXEN VV-898S Dual Band VHF/UHF 5W/10W/25W 136-174/400-470MHz Two Way Radio Car Mobile Radio Tranceiver Amateur Ham with USB Programming Cable</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\"></a><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MPD Digital Cablesonline 100ft RG8x Coax Uhf (PL259) Male to Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable – R-U100 – Coax cable</h4>\n<p> This is for setting up a mobile radio in your house or running a HF antenna.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Tender 6V/12V, 4A Selectable Lead Acid &amp; Lithium Battery Charger</h4>\n<p> This battery charger can be used to keep your 12v battery charged that you use to run your mobile radio in your house. Sometimes the charger will add radio noise, if that is the case, unplug before transmitting.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12v 18ah AGM Rechargeable Deep Cycle Replacement Battery for CB19-12 by Casil</h4>\n<p> Use this battery to power your mobile radio in your house and use the above listed battery tender (charger) to keep the battery charged.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tram 1410 Broad Band Discone/Scanner Base Antenna</h4>\n<p> This is the antenna to use for your home. Put it on as high up as you can/ either external to your house on a pipe (make sure you ground it) or in your attic if you have an asphalt roof. Use the above listed 50 ohm coax cable to connect the antenna to the radio. I picked this antenna because it has the one of the widest coverages to transmit and receive on.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\"Driveway Alarms\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you need driveway or zone alarms, this is the system that I recommend. The main reason to use the Dakota Alert brand is that they use MURS frequencies, which means that you can listen to your driveway or zone alarms with any MURS radio.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert PIR Driveway Alarm</h4>\n<p> You can use this for driveways or any zone that you want to monitor.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Vehicle Alarm</h4>\n<p> This device gets buried in your driveway and will only alert if a vehicle drives over it. This is a good option if you get a lot of false alarms with your PIR device.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Base Station</h4>\n<p> If you are not going to use a mobile radio or handheld radio to monitor your driveway/ zone alarms then you will need this. A better option is getting any of the above listed mobile radios and using it to monitor the MURS driveway alarm frequency.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Frequency (HF) Radios</strong></h2>\n<p>HF radios allow us to communicate over long distances, hundreds or even thousands of miles with no infrastructure. This is done by bouncing the radio waves off of the ionosphere. The downside is that it requires more training and equipment to make it happen.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning HF communications I would recommend that you get your Ham license, otherwise there is no legal way to train and become proficient.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver – 100 Watts</h4>\n<p> This is a solid choice for HF comms. It is relatively inexpensive and very compact, the downside is that a lot of features are buried in different layers of menus.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaesu FT-818ND FT-818 6W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Mobile Transceiver</h4>\n<p> This radio is very similar to the FT891. The differences are this radio is smaller, will only put out 6 watts, and will also do VHF/UHF. Unless you plan on mostly using your radio while backpacking I would recommend getting the more powerful radio.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LDG Electronics Z-100PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner 1.8-54 MHz, 0.1-125 Watts, 2 Year Warranty</h4>\n<p>While not technically mandatory to have an antenna tuner, it will make your life much easier. You will use this to tune your dipole antenna.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HF Antenna</h2>\n<p>For the most reliable regional communication I recommend setting up your dipole antenna in a NVIS configuration (the practical explanation for a NVIS antenna that it is a dipole antenna hung 10-15 ft above ground). You can do a little research and build a dipole antenna pretty easily or you can purchase something like<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">this</a>.</p>\n<p>I could spend many more weeks writing this article, but I want to get the information out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Radios','','inherit','closed','closed','','3529-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 00:48:25','2024-12-31 00:48:25','',3529,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4034',0,'revision','',0),
(4035,10,'2024-12-31 01:04:23','2024-12-31 01:04:23','','radio','','inherit','open','closed','','radio','','','2024-12-31 01:04:23','2024-12-31 01:04:23','',0,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/radio.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),
(4036,10,'2024-12-31 01:05:48','2024-12-31 01:05:48','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/A1S9669-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"_A1S9669\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Guns & Gear\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Guns $ Gear','','inherit','closed','closed','','3523-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 01:05:48','2024-12-31 01:05:48','',3523,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4036',0,'revision','',0),
(4037,10,'2024-12-31 01:10:40','2024-12-31 01:10:40','','radios','','inherit','open','closed','','radios-2','','','2024-12-31 01:10:40','2024-12-31 01:10:40','',3529,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/radios.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),
(4038,10,'2024-12-31 01:10:49','2024-12-31 01:10:49','<!-- wp:divi/placeholder -->\n[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Radios \" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hand Held Radios</strong></h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>This is the quickest/ easiest way to increase your capability. Having a handheld radio in your pack and knowing how to use it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Make sure you standardize and decide on what frequencies/ channels you are going to be using with your people before you actually need them. Also make sure you get some practice reps in, because you will most likely discover some holes in your plan when you first try them.</p>\n<p>I recommend keeping these radios in your hiking packs, vehicles and having a few spares around the house.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=2T0F791UAFPK6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jkyaxy96mNW6yySt4MAi7UGo5PL9FSNCIUnpYI3yzQL1zKS1umBUshtmw-SPXFRez5gGznrJkid5keNvbZpwE8ezfnIqJT75LG0NRBPBQmrLRlEblc9jyPKhBbZ-Xdrg3pEqgheMa6T-8uliSwIU1FnY4XD449tGm4lK8ytmL0UbvcIdDEC5TzOmpkdIXXHOrOM5oPf6Fd_AjklgwgIvjlDSkCws0C0pTeB58w4rg_4.Ie7BU_A14xcqfjISzBDIU0qz_V9dcScqkEXN6Moh3f4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=BaoFeng%2BUV-5R%2BDual%2BBand%2BTwo%2BWay%2BRadio&amp;qid=1731457703&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C451&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1\">BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio</a></h4>\n<p>This is a Ham radio, it is more capable than any of the other listed handheld radios, but requires a license to transmit on. You can pair this radio with an aftermarket handheld antenna to increase the range a small amount, or pair the radio with a magnet mounted roof antenna to increase your range significantly.<span> </span><em>Ham license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio</h4>\n<p> If you are going to standardize on the MURS system this is the radio to get. Another good thing about this radio and MURS in general is that you are allowed to use external antennas. This is one of the best things you can do to increase your transmission/ reception range.<span> </span><em>No license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99mhz (VHF) 400-520.99mhz (UHF))</h4>\n<p> This is the best option if you are going to go the GMRS route. With GMRS you get a little bit more power (5 watts for GMRS vs 2 watts for FRS and 2 watts for MURS), the downside is that you need a license and it is commonly used platform which means you will most likely have interference from other users.<span> </span><em>GMRS license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT27 Two-Way Radios Rechargeable 2 Way Radio for Adults UHF FRS 22 Ch</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option that is very simple to use. Think hand out radio.<span> </span><em>No license required</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT22 Two Way Radios Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option, and it is small and charges from a USB cable. Also another good hand out option.<em><span> </span>No license required</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handheld Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios</h4>\n<p>This is an improved antenna for the UV-5R or for the MURS V1, it will increase your range at a cost of being bigger/ bulkier.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH, BaoFeng BL-5 Battery Eliminator for for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios</h4>\n<p>This allows you to power your UV-5R from a 12v cigarette lighter. This is a great addition to have in your vehicle, especially if you are not going to run a mobile radio.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R Plus, Original Pack, Black</h4>\n<p>This replacement battery for the UV-5R has over twice the capacity of the original battery.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radios</strong></h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH Mini UV-25X4 25 Watt Tri-Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 220-230mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham)</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radioddity DB25 Pro Dual Band Quad-standby Mini Mobile Car Truck Radio, VHF UHF 4 Color Display, 25W Vehicle Transceiver with Cable + 50W High Gain Quad Band Antenna</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEIXEN VV-898S Dual Band VHF/UHF 5W/10W/25W 136-174/400-470MHz Two Way Radio Car Mobile Radio Tranceiver Amateur Ham with USB Programming Cable</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\"></a><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MPD Digital Cablesonline 100ft RG8x Coax Uhf (PL259) Male to Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable – R-U100 – Coax cable</h4>\n<p> This is for setting up a mobile radio in your house or running a HF antenna.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Tender 6V/12V, 4A Selectable Lead Acid &amp; Lithium Battery Charger</h4>\n<p> This battery charger can be used to keep your 12v battery charged that you use to run your mobile radio in your house. Sometimes the charger will add radio noise, if that is the case, unplug before transmitting.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12v 18ah AGM Rechargeable Deep Cycle Replacement Battery for CB19-12 by Casil</h4>\n<p> Use this battery to power your mobile radio in your house and use the above listed battery tender (charger) to keep the battery charged.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tram 1410 Broad Band Discone/Scanner Base Antenna</h4>\n<p> This is the antenna to use for your home. Put it on as high up as you can/ either external to your house on a pipe (make sure you ground it) or in your attic if you have an asphalt roof. Use the above listed 50 ohm coax cable to connect the antenna to the radio. I picked this antenna because it has the one of the widest coverages to transmit and receive on.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\"Driveway Alarms\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you need driveway or zone alarms, this is the system that I recommend. The main reason to use the Dakota Alert brand is that they use MURS frequencies, which means that you can listen to your driveway or zone alarms with any MURS radio.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert PIR Driveway Alarm</h4>\n<p> You can use this for driveways or any zone that you want to monitor.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Vehicle Alarm</h4>\n<p> This device gets buried in your driveway and will only alert if a vehicle drives over it. This is a good option if you get a lot of false alarms with your PIR device.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Base Station</h4>\n<p> If you are not going to use a mobile radio or handheld radio to monitor your driveway/ zone alarms then you will need this. A better option is getting any of the above listed mobile radios and using it to monitor the MURS driveway alarm frequency.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Frequency (HF) Radios</strong></h2>\n<p>HF radios allow us to communicate over long distances, hundreds or even thousands of miles with no infrastructure. This is done by bouncing the radio waves off of the ionosphere. The downside is that it requires more training and equipment to make it happen.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning HF communications I would recommend that you get your Ham license, otherwise there is no legal way to train and become proficient.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver – 100 Watts</h4>\n<p> This is a solid choice for HF comms. It is relatively inexpensive and very compact, the downside is that a lot of features are buried in different layers of menus.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaesu FT-818ND FT-818 6W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Mobile Transceiver</h4>\n<p> This radio is very similar to the FT891. The differences are this radio is smaller, will only put out 6 watts, and will also do VHF/UHF. Unless you plan on mostly using your radio while backpacking I would recommend getting the more powerful radio.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LDG Electronics Z-100PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner 1.8-54 MHz, 0.1-125 Watts, 2 Year Warranty</h4>\n<p>While not technically mandatory to have an antenna tuner, it will make your life much easier. You will use this to tune your dipole antenna.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HF Antenna</h2>\n<p>For the most reliable regional communication I recommend setting up your dipole antenna in a NVIS configuration (the practical explanation for a NVIS antenna that it is a dipole antenna hung 10-15 ft above ground). You can do a little research and build a dipole antenna pretty easily or you can purchase something like<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">this</a>.</p>\n<p>I could spend many more weeks writing this article, but I want to get the information out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]\n<!-- /wp:divi/placeholder -->','Radios','','inherit','closed','closed','','3529-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 01:10:49','2024-12-31 01:10:49','',3529,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4038',0,'revision','',0),
(4039,10,'2024-12-31 01:13:59','2024-12-31 01:13:59','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"|auto||48px||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_post_title author=\"off\" featured_placement=\"above\" _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_font_size=\"38px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \'Segoe UI\', Roboto, \'Helvetica Neue\', Arial, \'Noto Sans\', sans-serif, \'Apple Color Emoji\', \'Segoe UI Emoji\', \'Segoe UI Symbol\', \'Noto Color Emoji\';\"><span>Most “gun guys” think that when faced with a situation that requires deadly force the answer is always “gun”. The reality is that this line of thinking is likely to get you killed. Combatives courses will teach you how to integrate empty-hand techniques with blades, improvised weapons, and firearms. You will learn to fluidly transition from one tool to the next based on what is situationally appropriate. These are a physically demanding, hands-on courses that will elevate your situational awareness and shooting/ fighting ability to the next level.</span></span></p>\n<p>These courses cover topics such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>mindset</li>\n<li>concealed draw stroke</li>\n<li>combative weapons retention shooting</li>\n<li>blade selection</li>\n<li>blade deployment and targeting</li>\n<li>striking and transitions from striking/ blade use to pistol deployment.</li>\n<li>Incorporate challenging force on force drills using airsoft tools</li>\n<li><span>strategy and applying BJJ, wrestling, Thai Boxing, Boxing and Sayoc Kali principles into real life application</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h5>Upcoming Combatives Courses</h5>[/et_pb_text][diec_event_carousel show_venue=\"off\" show_name=\"off\" show_category=\"off\" show_weburl=\"off\" event_count=\"20\" included_categories=\"94,110,96,97,98,99,100,102,104,106,111,112,103,119\" columns=\"4\" thumbnail_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" thumbnail_width=\"800px\" button_align=\"on\" show_arrows=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_font_size=\"17px\" duration_font_size=\"14px\" excerpt_font_size=\"11px\" custom_view_more=\"on\" view_more_text_color=\"gcid-febc452b-6e40-4c93-b980-7f458d0fff27\" hover_enabled=\"0\" border_width_all_thumbnail_border=\"0px\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-febc452b-6e40-4c93-b980-7f458d0fff27%22:%91%22view_more_text_color%22%93}\" align=\"center\" show_date=\"off\" show_price=\"off\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/diec_event_carousel][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Combatives','','inherit','closed','closed','','3399-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 01:13:59','2024-12-31 01:13:59','',3399,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4039',0,'revision','',0),
(4040,10,'2024-12-31 01:15:44','2024-12-31 01:15:44','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hand Held Radios</strong></h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>This is the quickest/ easiest way to increase your capability. Having a handheld radio in your pack and knowing how to use it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Make sure you standardize and decide on what frequencies/ channels you are going to be using with your people before you actually need them. Also make sure you get some practice reps in, because you will most likely discover some holes in your plan when you first try them.</p>\n<p>I recommend keeping these radios in your hiking packs, vehicles and having a few spares around the house.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=2T0F791UAFPK6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jkyaxy96mNW6yySt4MAi7UGo5PL9FSNCIUnpYI3yzQL1zKS1umBUshtmw-SPXFRez5gGznrJkid5keNvbZpwE8ezfnIqJT75LG0NRBPBQmrLRlEblc9jyPKhBbZ-Xdrg3pEqgheMa6T-8uliSwIU1FnY4XD449tGm4lK8ytmL0UbvcIdDEC5TzOmpkdIXXHOrOM5oPf6Fd_AjklgwgIvjlDSkCws0C0pTeB58w4rg_4.Ie7BU_A14xcqfjISzBDIU0qz_V9dcScqkEXN6Moh3f4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=BaoFeng%2BUV-5R%2BDual%2BBand%2BTwo%2BWay%2BRadio&amp;qid=1731457703&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C451&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1\">BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio</a></h4>\n<p>This is a Ham radio, it is more capable than any of the other listed handheld radios, but requires a license to transmit on. You can pair this radio with an aftermarket handheld antenna to increase the range a small amount, or pair the radio with a magnet mounted roof antenna to increase your range significantly.<span> </span><em>Ham license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio</h4>\n<p> If you are going to standardize on the MURS system this is the radio to get. Another good thing about this radio and MURS in general is that you are allowed to use external antennas. This is one of the best things you can do to increase your transmission/ reception range.<span> </span><em>No license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99mhz (VHF) 400-520.99mhz (UHF))</h4>\n<p> This is the best option if you are going to go the GMRS route. With GMRS you get a little bit more power (5 watts for GMRS vs 2 watts for FRS and 2 watts for MURS), the downside is that you need a license and it is commonly used platform which means you will most likely have interference from other users.<span> </span><em>GMRS license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT27 Two-Way Radios Rechargeable 2 Way Radio for Adults UHF FRS 22 Ch</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option that is very simple to use. Think hand out radio.<span> </span><em>No license required</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT22 Two Way Radios Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option, and it is small and charges from a USB cable. Also another good hand out option.<em><span> </span>No license required</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handheld Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios</h4>\n<p>This is an improved antenna for the UV-5R or for the MURS V1, it will increase your range at a cost of being bigger/ bulkier.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH, BaoFeng BL-5 Battery Eliminator for for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios</h4>\n<p>This allows you to power your UV-5R from a 12v cigarette lighter. This is a great addition to have in your vehicle, especially if you are not going to run a mobile radio.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R Plus, Original Pack, Black</h4>\n<p>This replacement battery for the UV-5R has over twice the capacity of the original battery.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radios</strong></h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH Mini UV-25X4 25 Watt Tri-Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 220-230mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham)</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radioddity DB25 Pro Dual Band Quad-standby Mini Mobile Car Truck Radio, VHF UHF 4 Color Display, 25W Vehicle Transceiver with Cable + 50W High Gain Quad Band Antenna</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEIXEN VV-898S Dual Band VHF/UHF 5W/10W/25W 136-174/400-470MHz Two Way Radio Car Mobile Radio Tranceiver Amateur Ham with USB Programming Cable</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\"></a><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MPD Digital Cablesonline 100ft RG8x Coax Uhf (PL259) Male to Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable – R-U100 – Coax cable</h4>\n<p> This is for setting up a mobile radio in your house or running a HF antenna.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Tender 6V/12V, 4A Selectable Lead Acid &amp; Lithium Battery Charger</h4>\n<p> This battery charger can be used to keep your 12v battery charged that you use to run your mobile radio in your house. Sometimes the charger will add radio noise, if that is the case, unplug before transmitting.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12v 18ah AGM Rechargeable Deep Cycle Replacement Battery for CB19-12 by Casil</h4>\n<p> Use this battery to power your mobile radio in your house and use the above listed battery tender (charger) to keep the battery charged.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tram 1410 Broad Band Discone/Scanner Base Antenna</h4>\n<p> This is the antenna to use for your home. Put it on as high up as you can/ either external to your house on a pipe (make sure you ground it) or in your attic if you have an asphalt roof. Use the above listed 50 ohm coax cable to connect the antenna to the radio. I picked this antenna because it has the one of the widest coverages to transmit and receive on.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\"Driveway Alarms\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you need driveway or zone alarms, this is the system that I recommend. The main reason to use the Dakota Alert brand is that they use MURS frequencies, which means that you can listen to your driveway or zone alarms with any MURS radio.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert PIR Driveway Alarm</h4>\n<p> You can use this for driveways or any zone that you want to monitor.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Vehicle Alarm</h4>\n<p> This device gets buried in your driveway and will only alert if a vehicle drives over it. This is a good option if you get a lot of false alarms with your PIR device.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Base Station</h4>\n<p> If you are not going to use a mobile radio or handheld radio to monitor your driveway/ zone alarms then you will need this. A better option is getting any of the above listed mobile radios and using it to monitor the MURS driveway alarm frequency.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Frequency (HF) Radios</strong></h2>\n<p>HF radios allow us to communicate over long distances, hundreds or even thousands of miles with no infrastructure. This is done by bouncing the radio waves off of the ionosphere. The downside is that it requires more training and equipment to make it happen.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning HF communications I would recommend that you get your Ham license, otherwise there is no legal way to train and become proficient.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver – 100 Watts</h4>\n<p> This is a solid choice for HF comms. It is relatively inexpensive and very compact, the downside is that a lot of features are buried in different layers of menus.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaesu FT-818ND FT-818 6W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Mobile Transceiver</h4>\n<p> This radio is very similar to the FT891. The differences are this radio is smaller, will only put out 6 watts, and will also do VHF/UHF. Unless you plan on mostly using your radio while backpacking I would recommend getting the more powerful radio.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LDG Electronics Z-100PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner 1.8-54 MHz, 0.1-125 Watts, 2 Year Warranty</h4>\n<p>While not technically mandatory to have an antenna tuner, it will make your life much easier. You will use this to tune your dipole antenna.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HF Antenna</h2>\n<p>For the most reliable regional communication I recommend setting up your dipole antenna in a NVIS configuration (the practical explanation for a NVIS antenna that it is a dipole antenna hung 10-15 ft above ground). You can do a little research and build a dipole antenna pretty easily or you can purchase something like<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">this</a>.</p>\n<p>I could spend many more weeks writing this article, but I want to get the information out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Radios','','inherit','closed','closed','','3529-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 01:15:44','2024-12-31 01:15:44','',3529,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4040',0,'revision','',0),
(4041,10,'2024-12-31 01:18:36','2024-12-31 01:18:36','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/blade-bullets-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"blade-bullets\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><a href=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\">Northman</a></h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>The Northman is a small fixed blade knife designed to replace the cutting tool carried in your pocket. Quickly deployable and rugged enough for backcountry use, this blade is also great for combatives. There are three other models based off the Northman. </span></p>\n<p><span>The Northman has a 3.5\" blade. </span></p>\n<p><span>The NorthmanX has a bigger handle and the same blade.</span></p>\n<p><span>The Minuteman has the same handle as the NorthmanX and a 4\" blade</span></p>\n<p><span>The Magnus has the same handle as the NorthmanX and a 5\" blade</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/folder-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"folder\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/northmanF\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/northmanF\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>NorthmanF</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>This folder was designed for those situations when you can’t carry a fixed blade knife. </span>With this in mind, the Amtac Blades NorthmanF comes standard with a belt sheath so that you have the flexibility to carry this folder in a blade locked open configuration. This makes it just as fast as a fixed blade. The NorthmanF can also be worn like a regular folder when a low profile is desired.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/axe-outdoors-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"axe-outdoors\" url=\"https://amtacblades.com/battle-axe/\" url_new_window=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/battle-axe/\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Battle Axe</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>The Amtac Blades Battle Axe is designed from the ground up as a fighting axe. The Battle Axe is inspired by a Danish style of axe which has a top point that allows for forward thrusting and a bottom point that allows for hooking. At a length of nearly 19 inches, our axe gives you more reach, leverage, and force than most tomahawks. </span><span>The Battle Axe sheath allows for a forward thrust during the draw stroke. It is meant to be worn on a belt opposite the pistol, but it can also be mounted on a battle belt or armor.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Blades','','inherit','closed','closed','','3493-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 01:18:36','2024-12-31 01:18:36','',3493,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4041',0,'revision','',0),
(4042,10,'2024-12-31 18:35:14','2024-12-31 18:35:14','<!-- wp:divi/placeholder -->\n[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" link_option_url=\"https://amtacblades.com/store\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hand Held Radios</strong></h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>This is the quickest/ easiest way to increase your capability. Having a handheld radio in your pack and knowing how to use it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Make sure you standardize and decide on what frequencies/ channels you are going to be using with your people before you actually need them. Also make sure you get some practice reps in, because you will most likely discover some holes in your plan when you first try them.</p>\n<p>I recommend keeping these radios in your hiking packs, vehicles and having a few spares around the house.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-5R-136-174-400-480Mhz-1800mAh/dp/B074XPB313/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=2T0F791UAFPK6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jkyaxy96mNW6yySt4MAi7UGo5PL9FSNCIUnpYI3yzQL1zKS1umBUshtmw-SPXFRez5gGznrJkid5keNvbZpwE8ezfnIqJT75LG0NRBPBQmrLRlEblc9jyPKhBbZ-Xdrg3pEqgheMa6T-8uliSwIU1FnY4XD449tGm4lK8ytmL0UbvcIdDEC5TzOmpkdIXXHOrOM5oPf6Fd_AjklgwgIvjlDSkCws0C0pTeB58w4rg_4.Ie7BU_A14xcqfjISzBDIU0qz_V9dcScqkEXN6Moh3f4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=BaoFeng%2BUV-5R%2BDual%2BBand%2BTwo%2BWay%2BRadio&amp;qid=1731457703&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C451&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1\">BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio</a></h4>\n<p>This is a Ham radio, it is more capable than any of the other listed handheld radios, but requires a license to transmit on. You can pair this radio with an aftermarket handheld antenna to increase the range a small amount, or pair the radio with a magnet mounted roof antenna to increase your range significantly.<span> </span><em>Ham license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio</h4>\n<p> If you are going to standardize on the MURS system this is the radio to get. Another good thing about this radio and MURS in general is that you are allowed to use external antennas. This is one of the best things you can do to increase your transmission/ reception range.<span> </span><em>No license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99mhz (VHF) 400-520.99mhz (UHF))</h4>\n<p> This is the best option if you are going to go the GMRS route. With GMRS you get a little bit more power (5 watts for GMRS vs 2 watts for FRS and 2 watts for MURS), the downside is that you need a license and it is commonly used platform which means you will most likely have interference from other users.<span> </span><em>GMRS license required.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT27 Two-Way Radios Rechargeable 2 Way Radio for Adults UHF FRS 22 Ch</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option that is very simple to use. Think hand out radio.<span> </span><em>No license required</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT22 Two Way Radios Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH</h4>\n<p> This is an inexpensive option, and it is small and charges from a USB cable. Also another good hand out option.<em><span> </span>No license required</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handheld Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios</h4>\n<p>This is an improved antenna for the UV-5R or for the MURS V1, it will increase your range at a cost of being bigger/ bulkier.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH, BaoFeng BL-5 Battery Eliminator for for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios</h4>\n<p>This allows you to power your UV-5R from a 12v cigarette lighter. This is a great addition to have in your vehicle, especially if you are not going to run a mobile radio.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R Plus, Original Pack, Black</h4>\n<p>This replacement battery for the UV-5R has over twice the capacity of the original battery.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radios</strong></h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH Mini UV-25X4 25 Watt Tri-Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 220-230mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham)</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radioddity DB25 Pro Dual Band Quad-standby Mini Mobile Car Truck Radio, VHF UHF 4 Color Display, 25W Vehicle Transceiver with Cable + 50W High Gain Quad Band Antenna</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEIXEN VV-898S Dual Band VHF/UHF 5W/10W/25W 136-174/400-470MHz Two Way Radio Car Mobile Radio Tranceiver Amateur Ham with USB Programming Cable</h4>\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>\n<p><em></em></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong></strong></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\"></a><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">This antenna</a><span> </span>uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MPD Digital Cablesonline 100ft RG8x Coax Uhf (PL259) Male to Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable – R-U100 – Coax cable</h4>\n<p> This is for setting up a mobile radio in your house or running a HF antenna.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Tender 6V/12V, 4A Selectable Lead Acid &amp; Lithium Battery Charger</h4>\n<p> This battery charger can be used to keep your 12v battery charged that you use to run your mobile radio in your house. Sometimes the charger will add radio noise, if that is the case, unplug before transmitting.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12v 18ah AGM Rechargeable Deep Cycle Replacement Battery for CB19-12 by Casil</h4>\n<p> Use this battery to power your mobile radio in your house and use the above listed battery tender (charger) to keep the battery charged.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tram 1410 Broad Band Discone/Scanner Base Antenna</h4>\n<p> This is the antenna to use for your home. Put it on as high up as you can/ either external to your house on a pipe (make sure you ground it) or in your attic if you have an asphalt roof. Use the above listed 50 ohm coax cable to connect the antenna to the radio. I picked this antenna because it has the one of the widest coverages to transmit and receive on.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\"Driveway Alarms\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you need driveway or zone alarms, this is the system that I recommend. The main reason to use the Dakota Alert brand is that they use MURS frequencies, which means that you can listen to your driveway or zone alarms with any MURS radio.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert PIR Driveway Alarm</h4>\n<p> You can use this for driveways or any zone that you want to monitor.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Vehicle Alarm</h4>\n<p> This device gets buried in your driveway and will only alert if a vehicle drives over it. This is a good option if you get a lot of false alarms with your PIR device.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Base Station</h4>\n<p> If you are not going to use a mobile radio or handheld radio to monitor your driveway/ zone alarms then you will need this. A better option is getting any of the above listed mobile radios and using it to monitor the MURS driveway alarm frequency.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Frequency (HF) Radios</strong></h2>\n<p>HF radios allow us to communicate over long distances, hundreds or even thousands of miles with no infrastructure. This is done by bouncing the radio waves off of the ionosphere. The downside is that it requires more training and equipment to make it happen.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning HF communications I would recommend that you get your Ham license, otherwise there is no legal way to train and become proficient.</p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver – 100 Watts</h4>\n<p> This is a solid choice for HF comms. It is relatively inexpensive and very compact, the downside is that a lot of features are buried in different layers of menus.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaesu FT-818ND FT-818 6W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Mobile Transceiver</h4>\n<p> This radio is very similar to the FT891. The differences are this radio is smaller, will only put out 6 watts, and will also do VHF/UHF. Unless you plan on mostly using your radio while backpacking I would recommend getting the more powerful radio.<span> </span><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"></h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LDG Electronics Z-100PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner 1.8-54 MHz, 0.1-125 Watts, 2 Year Warranty</h4>\n<p>While not technically mandatory to have an antenna tuner, it will make your life much easier. You will use this to tune your dipole antenna.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HF Antenna</h2>\n<p>For the most reliable regional communication I recommend setting up your dipole antenna in a NVIS configuration (the practical explanation for a NVIS antenna that it is a dipole antenna hung 10-15 ft above ground). You can do a little research and build a dipole antenna pretty easily or you can purchase something like<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(\'https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\', \'_blank\', \'noopener\'); return false;\">this</a>.</p>\n<p>I could spend many more weeks writing this article, but I want to get the information out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]\n<!-- /wp:divi/placeholder -->','Radios','','inherit','closed','closed','','3529-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:35:14','2024-12-31 18:35:14','',3529,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4042',0,'revision','',0),
(4043,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/960671004?badge=0\\u0026autopause=0\\u0026player_id=0\\u0026app_id=58479\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"vimeo\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://player.vimeo.com/video/960671004?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\n</div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let\'s talk about pistol carries - strong side versus appendix. What are the strengths and drawbacks to each, and where would one be more appropriate than the other? </figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->','Should I Carry Strong Side or Appendix?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2914-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',2914,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4043',0,'revision','',0),
(4044,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/909200847?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" title=\"Morning Routine and Dry Fire Lesson (Rock)\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I can\'t stress enough to you the importance of dry firing. When we go to the range, all of us perform better after we have done a couple of drills and knocked the rust off. In our day-to-day lives, we do not know when the moment will come that we need to draw our tools in order to save lives. If tomorrow is the day that you have to fire your pistol in order to save a member of your family, wouldn\'t you rather have \"warmed up\" that day. This is what dry firing does for us, when you incorporate dry firing into your morning ritual, you are not only getting better at the things that you are practicing, but you are also warming up, so that if today is the day you are called upon, you do perform at the top of your ability. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Why We Dry Fire','','inherit','closed','closed','','2392-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',2392,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4044',0,'revision','',0),
(4045,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/887486071?badge=0\\u0026autopause=0\\u0026quality_selector=1\\u0026player_id=0\\u0026app_id=58479\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"vimeo\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps://player.vimeo.com/video/887486071?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;quality_selector=1&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\n</div></figure>\n<!-- /wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcript from the video</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hey guys, Bill Rapier with Amtac Shooting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We just did a 20 mile hike through the snow, about 5,000 vertical in the Cabinets yesterday and I wanted to go through the gear.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First off, I was running everything in this HeadWall 55L backpack. It\'s a hyper light pack. I like it. It\'s made from a material formerly known as Cuben fiber. It\'s waterproof, so it doesn\'t absorb moisture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First off, I had a ridge rest ground pad. I always want to think worst case scenario if I break my leg or one of the guys breaks their legs and we have to camp out. So I always have a ground pad with me.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next, we were testing when my friend\'s Gorilla Coms units right here from Iron Spear, so we were testing these out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I had this lightweight Patagonia puff jacket on. This is lighter than most of my other puffs, which is why I had this one.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I used this for the filter. A Katadyn 1L water filter. This is a new to me one. It\'s significantly better than the other filters I\'ve been using in the past. We just had a really small water source and this worked really well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Okay, this is my basic stay alive loadout right here. I keep a programmed radio in here. I  disassembled it, so no antenna on it, no battery on it, so it doesn\'t accidentally get turned on and also so the antenna won\'t break off. I have two battery packs. And then this Garmin InReach Mini is a great tool for about $300 and then $12 a month. Then you have a satellite texting device. It\'s a great tool. This is basically emergency stuff that goes with me all the time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I had two of these Peak camping meals with me. I ended up eating one of them on the road. Chocolate covered espresso beans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A blowout kit. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://amtacblades.com/battle-axe/\">Amtac Blades Battle Axe</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two titanium water bottles. They\'re more expensive, but I like saving weight. A 1200 milliliter one and a 800 milliliter one. So I had a total of three liters with me as a fairly dry ridge. There was only one spot with a little bit of questionable water source.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I packed a Soto Windmaster stove. All I had was a small fuel canister because that\'s all I figured I needed for this.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I ended up wearing this top, it\'s Outdoor Research. I have their Helium jacket and then the same pants. This thing is great. It stops the wind and also will keep me dry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I also have this Silponcho. This is a great tool for if you do have to camp out to keep the snow off of you, right? To build some sort of a shelter. So great tool right there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a Mountain Laurel Design 12 ounce bivy sack. So it\'s one of the lightest actual Gore-Tex bivy sacks. This has been a great. I\'ve used this a bunch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And then I have a Sea to Summit sleeping bag, a 32 degree sleeping bag. It\'s only one pound. I definitely would have been cold if I would have to spend the night up there but I probably would not have died.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other tools carried.</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black Point tactical F03 with a Walther PDP in it. I shift this over and run it appendix when I\'m out hiking because I like to have the support of a waistband and when I\'m running appendix it doesn\'t get in the way at all.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And then I had my Amtac Blades Magnus and what I end up doing with this is I just clip this onto the actual waistband of the backpack so that I still have fast access to this right here.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And then standard, another blade in my pocket and a lighter in my pocket.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yeah, it was a good push yesterday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Gear List</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2306,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/grid-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2306\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Soto windmaster stove (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/49z6FsU\">https://amzn.to/49z6FsU</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Toaks 750 ml pot (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/40wAia8\">https://amzn.to/40wAia8</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Patagonia puff jacket</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Peak Refuel meal (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/47rQlbH\">https://amzn.to/47rQlbH</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Katadyn 1L water filter (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/3FUCw9S\">https://amzn.to/3FUCw9S</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Amtac med kit (<ta href=\"https://www.amtacgear.com/product-category/medical/\">https://www.amtacgear.com/product-category/medical/</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":7} -->\n<ol start=\"7\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Silverant 1200ml titanium bottle (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/475vKtP\">https://amzn.to/475vKtP</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Silverant 800ml titanium bottle (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/3uaJbtY\">https://amzn.to/3uaJbtY</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Levi trekking poles (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/49xMvje\">https://amzn.to/49xMvje</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Chocolate covered espresso beans (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/49zjXWC\">https://amzn.to/49zjXWC</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":2310,\"mediaLink\":\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/?attachment_id=2310\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/grid-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2310 size-full\"/></figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Baeofeng UV5R (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/3QC3FU8\">https://amzn.to/3QC3FU8</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Garmin InReach mini (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/3QX4Wqk\">https://amzn.to/3QX4Wqk</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Iron Spear Outfitters Gorilla Coms (<ta href=\"https://ironspearoutfitters.com/products/gorilla-coms\">https://ironspearoutfitters.com/products/gorilla-coms</ta>)</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Outdoor Research Helium rain gear (<ta href=\"https://amzn.to/40AhlmX &amp; 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(4046,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this interview, we talked with Bill and Gustavo about how they met, their jiu-jitsu passion and how Bill\'s biggest improvements and changes connect jiu-jitsu to real life situations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2260,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gustavo-and-Bill-Interview_-1024x779.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2260\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:pullquote -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>\"Basically, if you don\'t understand how to move your own body and move other people it\'s going to be much harder for you to draw any tools. So it\'s one of the foundational things – being able to move yourself and move other people.\"</em></strong></p><cite><strong>-Bill</strong></cite></blockquote></figure>\n<!-- /wp:pullquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1694,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/gustavo-bill-walther-2-min.png\" alt=\"Jiu Jitsu\" class=\"wp-image-1694\"/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gustavo &amp; Bill</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “How did we meet many, many years ago in Virginia Beach?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Right after 9/11 I had my Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Virginia Beach. And I had the pleasure of meeting you there. And I guess you never left.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> [laughs] “No.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “You started Jiu Jitsu. And enjoyed it so much.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “Yeah, I remember. I think it was actually slightly before 9/11.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Was it?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “Yeah, I think it was early 2001. Yes. And I remember I had actually gone to another place first, one time. And it wasn\'t a good fit for me. And then I remember walking into your place that was underneath the bridge there, by the freeway. Yeah remembering just walking in. It was still a canvas-covered mat. And just, I walked in and I saw it. I just thought to myself, ‘Man, this is… this is home right here’.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> [laughs] “It was really… it was really raw back then. We didn\'t… we didn\'t have real mats. So it was a whole experience with no A/C, no heat.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “Oh yeah, I remember freezing in the wintertime, having jackets on and socks on, and then in the summertime just melting.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> [laughs] “That’s why you liked it.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> [laughs]</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “It was good jiu-jitsu, too, but that whole environment… I think brought people – unique people – to that time of my life, to jiu-jitsu. That was the biggest thing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> [nods] “That was awesome.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Interviewer:</mark> “What improvements and changes have you noticed in Bill since he started [jiu jitsu]?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Of course, as far as a jiu-jitsu fighter, technical changes, instead of being over aggressive, sometimes they gear down. What I noticed for the changes on Bill was that you became more technical, obviously more knowledgeable, became more exact on his jiu-jitsu learning and [easier] to coach.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So as a person, I had the chance to be in your guys’ wedding and be part of a lot of things off the mat. Which means I noticed improvements that are not only connected to real life but [also] improvements for the mats. They\'re together [connected] really. But only a few people can notice that. And I\'ve been close to him for so long that I noticed improvement. Especially after he got married. It was like that was the real deal. You know, so he changed. He was already amazing. And then all of a sudden, with training and his personal life everything kind of got together.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> [nods] “Yeah, definitely more than just jiu-jitsu. As far as the, you know, the kind of the team and being together, and we were in each other\'s weddings…I mean there was, yeah.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> [laughs] “Yes. But it’s hard to notice when you don’t know somebody. Right? When you don\'t hang out with them, when you don\'t see when they\'re at your work? I\'m sure that helped you to be a little bit more ascertained into what you have to do next. Big time.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Interviewer</mark>:</mark> “What sets BJJ apart from the other disciplines?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Jujitsu is different from other disciplines because it incorporates all of them. What Judo can\'t do – we do it. What wrestling can\'t do – we do it, but we do wrestling, too. So a lot of things… A lot of times in sports – jujitsu became a sport – but also, it\'s more realistic than others. As far as close distance goes, as far as far range goes… that’s… you have to find every type of discipline. So jiu jitsu finds the adaptation on a fight. It is easier for a jiu-jitsu person. I think they can kind of understand and adapt to the circumstances better and that\'s why I think jiu-jitsu is more effective. A little bit more.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Interviewer</mark>:</mark> “And Bill, do you wanna speak about how – for both of you – how Brazilian jiu-jitsu fits with pistols?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> [nods] “Nice.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “Yeah. So how does jujitsu fit in with pistol craft and with combatives and you know, stand up grappling and all those things? Basically, if you don\'t understand how to move your own body and move other people it\'s going to be much harder for you to draw any tools. So it\'s one of the foundational things – being able to move yourself and move other people. Being able to control the situation also allows you to do things with a lot less violence – if you understand how to move people and how to control people without having to go to some sort of a tool. So it\'s a huge advantage if you do understand how to do that. And I would say no combatives guy, no true martial artist is going to be complete unless he understands at least a baseline level of grappling and has a baseline level of a grappling ability.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “I agree. Completely. We start with jiu-jitsu. I think it makes me understand better where is my body? I can protect my weapon much easier because I\'m aware of people reaching on me. That comes on with training. I think a lot of martial arts give that but jiu-jitsu give more [of] the grappling aspect: the hands on, the wrist control, the distance awareness, people behind you. Nobody in jiu-jitsu likes to have somebody walking behind you. So automatically in jiu-jitsu training, I already feel like I can look at my peripheral much easier. And being aware of my own piece, of course, hands on, to avoid their piece or their tools I think jujitsu helps so much, too.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “To that, I know, for sure, that jiu-jitsu is not one of the primary things that I teach when I\'m doing combatives training, but it\'s woven into every piece of it. And I know so many times when I\'m demoing something, you know, coming in trying to get seatbelt grip on a guy you\'re trying to do counter-gun stuff. There are many, many times that if I was not a jiu-jitsu guy, I would have gotten punked by students. Bottom line. It\'s not that they\'re trying to do it. It\'s just that they\'re not used to..a lot of these guys that aren\'t grapplers are not used to being hands on. And so they\'ll do something weird when you grab them. And being a jiu-jitsu guy, it\'s not a big deal. I just do this, then. I’ll just transition to something else and do it. So it\'s definitely you know… while it might not be the main thing that I\'m putting out continuously, it\'s one of those underlying foundational things that without having that, everything else… is shakier.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Yes. It\'s hard to understand. A jiu-jitsu person is easier to understand. They understand it quicker. They have a better reaction but it’s just like MMA, for example. I don\'t like to compare or anything like that. But MMA for example. Jiu-jitsu is the spine of MMA. Without Jiu-Jitsu, you can\'t just be a striker, you can\'t be just a grappler. You know, obviously, when you deal with tools, it\'s much broader. The circumstances… but the situation… but it\'s still very, like you said, woven together. And it glues a little bit more solid foundation on us, I think, which is great. For me, it\'s great to hear that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Interviewer</mark>:</mark> “Last one: Has it ever helped you in your job? Maybe in the military?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Nice. That\'s awesome.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “Yeah, absolutely. So has jujitsu helped me at my work in my former profession? Absolutely. Just being able to control people, being able to control people with less violence. Absolutely. It has been very helpful. Also noticeable for you know speaking as a group of guys, the more guys trained via jujitsu and striking and all these things, the more guys had willingness to close with guys that you couldn\'t just shoot. Right? So, with someone that was maybe being non compliant, but hadn\'t reached that threshold yet of we need to shoot this guy. The guys that train were always the guys that would have a high level of willingness to go in and close the distance and deal with them.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “They’re more calmer, you think?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “Oh, for sure. And well, just they\'ve done it so many times and trained against guys that are way, way better and way stronger than anyone that you\'re dealing with on the battlefield. That when it\'s time to go against, you know, some guy that doesn\'t know how to control his body, he\'s very easy to deal with.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “Yes. Awesome. Great to hear.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill:</mark> “All right. Well, Gustavo, thank you for coming out here.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Gustavo:</mark> “It’s a pleasure.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bill: </mark>“Gustavo is out here for the jiu-jitsu and pistol class. This is now the second year. Hopefully, this is a yearly thing that we will be doing. Because it\'s always great for me to be able to go back into student mode and just sit there and enjoy.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2193,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BJJ-and-Pistols-Course-2023_3-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2193\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2192,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BJJ-and-Pistols-Course-2023-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2192\"/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2023 Jiu-Jitsu &amp; Pistols Course</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>For the Amtac Shooting Jiu-Jitsu and Pistol Course my long-time friend and Jiu-Jitsu teacher Gustavo Machado came out to teach the Jiu-Jitsu portion while I taught the shooting portion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students were not required to have a Jiu-Jitsu or grappling background in order to participate; whether you have never stepped out onto a mat or you have been rolling for 20 years, your grappling skills will increase.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Jiu-Jitsu topics included:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>takedowns</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>sweeps</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>guard passes</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>positional domination</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>submissions</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2190,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BJJ-and-Pistols-Course-2023_4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2190\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pistol topics included:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>fundamentals of marksmanship</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>shooting with an aggressive fighting stance</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>one-handed draw stroke</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>combative weapons retention shooting</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>correctly dealing with malfunctions</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>reloads among other things</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2194,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/BJJ-and-Pistols-Course-2023_2-1024x772.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2194\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2184,\"sizeSlug\":\"medium\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2184\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About Gustavo:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gustavo is the Head Instructor and proprietor of Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 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The course was held over two days on a beautiful property in the Pacific Northwest and ended in a competition, which provided the opportunity to pressurize the practice of many of the skills we had learned.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2146,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/6B53683A-307B-48F2-A029-FEB1EED3B599_1_105_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2146\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2153,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_9811-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2153\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>DAY ONE</strong>:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first day of the course was broken into two segments, precision shooting and land navigation. Each segment was further broken down into an instructional brief, and then a practical application period. This was valuable as it gave each student time to reinforce the topics we were being taught. While Bill made it clear that each of the topics we were discussing could be a course on their own, the amount that he covered in the limited time we had available was amazing. For example, within the first instructional block, we covered an overview of the evolution of precision/recce rifles, multiple considerations when choosing rifle scopes (including MIL/MOA, first or second focal plane, and magnification), using ballistic calculators, holding vs dialing for distance and wind, shooter/spotter dialogue, reading the wind, the basic mindset of precision shooting, and more. I am confident that if any other instructor attempted to communicate this much information to a class the install would be unsuccessful; however, Bill spoke with such authority and knowledge on each topic that he made it extremely easy to understand. It was evident that he had put a significant amount of time thinking about how to best distill the information for that brief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2145,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/A8D9252F-6496-44D8-9B52-84D56AFF4581_1_105_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2145\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following the brief each of us was given time to confirm zero on our rifle before we started to integrate the information we had just learned. We were able to practice using ballistic calculators which solidified the training we had just received, and collected DOPE for our rifle. The range setup was amazing, with targets stretching out to and beyond 1000 yards. After a few hours gaining familiarity with long-range shooting, we broke for lunch. Following lunch, we went into the second instructional block of the day, land navigation. Again, Bill distilled a lifetime of his knowledge into a few hours. We covered topics ranging from basic information like how to read a map, to more advanced topics such as navigating by terrain identification using contour lines. Everyone was provided a map of the area, as well as 1:24,000 protractor, and shown how to plot points using our compass and protractor. We were given individual instruction on how to use our GPS systems and provided 7 practice waypoints before being sent out into the woods. This part of the course was extremely fun and provided everybody with experience for the next day’s competition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2144,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/318DA388-FD78-437B-A080-2F8F64AAFF8D_1_105_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2144\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>DAY TWO</strong>:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Day two began with Bill’s mindset talk. I have had the opportunity to hear this talk a few times, and every time I get something new from it. This time the talk included an overview of communications, which was again artfully distilled into its most useful and accessible form. The overview was extremely detailed and provided more than enough information for each student to go home and know exactly which topics to continue researching, and the best resources to go about doing it. The remainder of the mindset talk deserves a review of its own, so for now I will just say that the course would have been worth it even if it was just the mindset talk. The competition involved an initial shooting competition followed by a 13 waypoints maneuver, with two of the waypoints having additional skill stations attached. The initial shooting competition involved engaging targets with our rifle at various distances out to 600 yards from various shooting positions, followed by a short sprint to another shooting position where we engaged steel targets with our sidearm. Afterwards we were given the waypoint coordinates and plotted each waypoint on our map and in our GPS. These waypoints stretched over quite a distance and gave a wonderful opportunity to see a lot of different areas of the woods. The first waypoint station that opened had two competitions, a fire building competition that allowed us to gain awareness of where our firemaking materials were located in our kit, and a max pushup station. Bill provided me with some personalized tips regarding how to improve my fire-making time after the station, which was much appreciated. The second station, which opened much later in the competition had three competitions. First was a timed tourniquet application, which again allowed us to become more familiar with where certain aspects of our kit were staged. The next two competitions involved engaging a series of targets at various distances with our rifle, and again with our pistol. After this, I double-timed back to home base and narrowly made the adjusted cutoff time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Overall, this course and competition were extremely beneficial and fun and provided me with a pressurized environment to test my equipment and myself. I was extremely grateful to have had the ability to learn from Bill, especially concerning this topic, and would 100% recommend this or any Amtac course to anyone interested in gaining incredible instruction and testing themselves and their kit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– FJ</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[convertkit form=5528390]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Courses</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[add_eventon_list number_of_months=\"12\" event_count=\"3\" hide_past=\"yes\" hide_empty_months=\"yes\" show_year=\"yes\" ]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','AAR: The Amtac Shooting Modern Minuteman','','inherit','closed','closed','','2134-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',2134,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4049',0,'revision','',0),
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Valuable technical skills are taught as well as mental/mindset skills in the overwhelming and chaotic arena of CQB. Pistol/carbine fundamentals, 1-4+ man CQB, tribe (spouse, children, non-trained people, etc.), and mindset considerations are covered. Lead instructor, Bill Rapier, is a capable teacher who relates meaningful and relevant material from years of top-tier experience. It is a rare occurrence to find an instructor who is seasoned at the top level of real-world application and can translate that experience into a cohesive instructional package. Bill Rapier of AmTac Shooting Instruction delivers just such a package. Rapier teaches with a professional, efficient, and serious demeanor, yet is approachable, delivering his course material with humility and respect regardless of student age, experience, occupation, civilian, military, or law enforcement service. He is clearly invested in the improvement of all his students and their ability to handle emergent circumstances in real-world applications.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>NARRATIVE:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was my second course attended through AmTac Shooting Instruction. My first course was a&nbsp; two-day Integrated Combatives course attended in the fall of 2022. I found the combatives course to be so valuable to my own improvement, that I registered for the April 2023 Tribe-Centric CQB course almost immediately when I discovered it was offered.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">DAY ONE</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30am, Students meet AmTac owner and Lead Instructor, Bill Rapier at the rally point to caravan to the Training Center. The long North Idaho winter had finally broken, and temps were pleasant with sunshine and a light breeze. As communicated via email a couple days prior, there were still some remnants of deep, slushy snow clinging to the shady parts of the road for the final quarter mile up to the TC. So, after a few miles up the mountain road, we parked the vehicles and rucked our gear the rest of the way.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once upstairs at the ATC, brief introductions were made, and Bill summarized the day’s syllabus.&nbsp; After delivering the safety/emergency briefing and asking for questions, we shed lunches and rucked down the hill to the live-fire range for pistol instruction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pistol instruction covered most pistol basics with a focus on CQB application. Shot group analysis (Three Amigos, anyone?), Strike Ready position, grip, recoil management, trigger finger placement, rapid-fire, etc… One very notable point of instruction was the focus on stance and comparison of the strong athletic stance that Rapier teaches in regular shooting vs. a more isosceles stance in relation to the application of CQB techniques. After each point of instruction, Bill would perform live fire demonstrations and ensure students’ questions were answered with detailed explanations prior to starting the next live fire exercise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaId\":2073,\"mediaLink\":\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/?attachment_id=2073\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1489-min-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2073 size-full\"/></figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pistol instruction block ended with each student taking a “modified” run through the steel target course where shooters moved down the hill, identifying and engaging steel targets of assorted sizes interspersed in the forest. This was a fun culmination to the live-fire portion of the day, and we rucked back up the hill for lunch at approximately 1:00pm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lunch upstairs in the AmTac Training Center was pleasant with students enjoying fellowship and getting to know one another. Many of the students were already acquainted, having attended previous courses either at the North Idaho ATC or through one of AmTac’s many national courses.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:media-text --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After wrapping up lunch, Bill detailed the remainder of the day, and a block of instruction was given upstairs about CQB. I recommend bringing a notepad as there is a tremendous amount of information and instruction given throughout the entire course. This first block of information detailed basic CQB doctrine and SOPs. Points of instruction covered: the difference between “dynamic” vs “deliberate” entries, angles, positive identification of targets, elements of individual and team movement, element of surprise, body language, teammates, priority of threats, and verbal commands. Afterward, we moved downstairs to begin applying the concepts and SOPs in the ATC shoot house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":2071,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AAR-collage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2071\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A note about safety. Bill carefully and clearly communicated to students the process and protocols used to ensure everyone’s safety while around and using the shoot house. Throughout the three days of instruction, he related some stories with tragic consequences and hard lessons learned from his experience. All real firearms were stored away from the training area. Students (and Bill) were repeatedly checked to ensure that anything carried was a training pistol or training blade. After breaks and prior to runs in the shoot house, students and Bill would check each other for “live” weapons; lifting shirts and emptying pockets to ensure training partners and instructor that only training guns/blades were carried.<br>The application part of the afternoon began with 2 man “dynamic” entry of center-fed and corner-fed rooms using SIRT pistols or blue guns. After that, the focus was entirely shifted to “deliberate” clearing techniques and SOPs with each successive repetition through the shoot house getting more complicated with the addition of multiple targets, unarmed/non-combatants, multiple rooms, inward/outward opening doors, communication with team, and decision making. Each rep through the shoot house challenged individuals to retain and apply the instruction as well as decision-making and teamwork. The day also progressed from using SIRT/blue pistols to UTM pistols provided by AmTac.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first day wrapped up around 5:30pm with Bill answering student questions on any of the material covered throughout the day. Bill gave students instructions for the next day. A handful of students stayed overnight in the ATC upstairs bunkhouse while the rest of us rucked back down the partially snow-covered road to our vehicles to return to our hotels or homes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">DAY TWO</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meet at 8:30am, caravan, park, ruck to the TC. Bill gives a brief syllabus for the day; students drop off lunches and ruck down to the range for carbine live-fire. Students start with a brief “zeroing”&nbsp; session at 50 yards and fundamentals of marksmanship. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaPosition\":\"right\",\"mediaId\":2074,\"mediaLink\":\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/?attachment_id=2074\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once “zeroed,” we moved forward to work approx. 7-10 yards from the target line. Bill took the group through carbine fundamentals and concepts such as: “Circle of Awareness,” Strike Ready position, low ready, hip position/stance, switching shoulders, recoil management on rapid fire, prepping mags, rifle cant, emergency reloads, etc... Again,&nbsp; Bill would pause at the end of each block of instruction for questions and demonstrate the concepts before having the students run the course of fire.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1515-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2074 size-full\"/></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The live fire day was finished around 1:00pm with individual runs through the woods course,&nbsp; starting at a station in the woods, identifying and placing rounds on steel targets that were a minimum of 50 yards downrange, then moving over challenging terrain to the next station, engaging the next set of steel targets, etc. Each student was accompanied by Bill, taking on the role of coach, spotter, or RSO&nbsp; as required.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once back up the hill at the ATC, we had lunch around 1:45pm. My general impression of AmTac&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>students is that they are a good bunch of folks, and I am happy to report that this group did not break that impression. Students and Bill exchanged stories, talked about current events, asked questions, and enjoyed fellowship, getting to know one another. Speaking for myself, I am happy to have met and made new friends at an AmTac course, once again.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After lunch, the instruction block was brief. Bill explained that we would be performing mostly the same concepts as the previous day, only with carbines. Bill provided some UTM training bolts for the carbines along with UTM rounds so that the students would be able to use their own personal carbines/optic/light setups.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaId\":2076,\"mediaLink\":\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/?attachment_id=2076\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/187f4bc379da32c651a1-min-689x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2076 size-full\"/></figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content…\"} -->\n<p>Numerous additional CQB concepts and SOPs were covered such as: “Angle Man &amp; Corner Boy,”&nbsp; decision making, non-verbal communication, safety manipulations, low/high port, “Cheater’s” Low&nbsp; Ready, etc... I am thankful that my pen did not run out of ink from all the note-taking!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The day finished later than the first day as the exercises progressed in complexity. The final run&nbsp; finished around 6:00pm and the students gathered upstairs for dinner provided by AmTac. I am especially grateful to Mrs. Rapier for the delicious entrée of Shepherd’s Pie with salad and cornbread.&nbsp; Also, I do not usually eat sugar, but an exception had to be made for the dessert brownies. They were spectacular! My compliments to the chef!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The evening finished with instructions for the next day and another walk down the hill to our respective vehicles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">DAY THREE</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meet at 8:30am, caravan, park, ruck. Bill gives a brief syllabus and introduces two of his sons who would be role-players later in the day. The entire day will be devoted to repetitions in the shoot house after the morning mindset talk.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaId\":2077,\"mediaLink\":\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/?attachment_id=2077\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_9750-2-min-492x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2077 size-full\"/></figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the things that most impressed me with the first course that I attended with Bill was the mindset talk. Mindset is a truly overlooked aspect of training. Some good discussion was had, and I was certainly challenged in my self-evaluation once again regarding awareness, willingness, and preparation.&nbsp; By the end of that mindset talk, each man in that room heard The Truth. What they do with it is up to them, but I deeply appreciate this aspect of Bill’s courses.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After the morning mindset talk, we went downstairs to start working reps through the shoot&nbsp; house. This day was the “Tribe-centric” day of the course. First, there was an instruction block and a repetition on single man entry/CQB with pistol and one of Bill’s sons as a non-combatant or limited capability role-player. Students were tasked with clearing the shoot house while communicating/instructing/moving a child. Next, moving on to larger teams with the child as a limited capability combatant. Late break for lunch, then back to work in the shoot house. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The day’s exercises ended with a force-on-force culmination exercise that tasked a three-man team to execute a mission to rescue a kidnapped child. The exercise was complete with unknown OpFor, shoot/no-shoot decisions,&nbsp; auditory overload, and general mayhem. Outstanding!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third day closed with Bill asking for final questions and expressing his gratitude to the students. Students said their goodbyes, some exchanged contact info, and we rucked back down the hill one last time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was an excellent course. The CQB information and presentation is outstanding. Be advised that due to the nature of the course and the fact that Bill is teaching without an assistant, there will be a lot of down time while other teams take their turn through the shoot house. However, after each repetition through the shoot house, Bill would give an immediate AAR to each team, offering further insight, instruction, and wisdom on a personalized individual level. This was immensely valuable, and I&nbsp; learned things that I could immediately implement and apply with my tribe back home. That said, we&nbsp; were blessed to have had such beautiful weather for the three days that we spent on “AmTac&nbsp; Mountain.” The AmTac Training Center is still a work in progress, and the facility was recovering from a&nbsp; long hard North Idaho winter, but even with some small adversity, it is a wonderful place to learn.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaId\":2078,\"mediaLink\":\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/?attachment_id=2078\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https://staging.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/187f3e3dbfab9d31dbd1-min-1-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2078 size-full\"/></figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am humbled to have had this opportunity and deeply thankful that I am one of the eleven&nbsp; “Plank Owners” (as Bill said) of the first AmTac Tribe-Centric CQB course. As a responsibly armed citizen and Christian man, I have deep respect and gratitude for someone like Bill who is dedicated to service. I&nbsp; am excited to relay what I have learned to my own tribe and as Bill says, “integrate this material into my&nbsp; own system.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I look forward to my next AmTac course and highly recommend attending any of Bill Rapier’s courses to all my responsibly armed friends and family.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some course stats:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pistol round count: approx. 300&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rifle round count approx. 300&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Safety issues/violations: None. Students were advised of safe standing location before the carbine steel challenges began. Students were reminded and advised to move and remain in safer location during carbine steel runs, but no direct safety violations were observed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>- S.F.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">ADDITIONAL COURSE FEEDBACK</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The most impactful part was Bill’s material on working with kids/untrained partners. How you can plug them in as an asset with simple instructions and also keep them safe. When I got home, I spent a couple of hours with my son. I can give him tools or have him access my tools on command. His a team member and not a liability.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This applies to all courses but this is training and not entrainment. It’s all about being more capable people. That’s why I come back for more training. You are also building a great training center and tribe. Thank you.&nbsp;“</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;- Peter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“The Tribe Centric CQB class presents CQB concepts framed in a manner pertinent to the responsible armed citizen, in order to be better protectors of our families and neighbors. Live fire on the range is combined with exercises in the Amtac Training Center shoothouse utilizing UTM munitions. You will swiftly realize the difficulty of processing information rapidly in such an environment, and Bill is a master at teaching this craft. For anyone who carries a firearm, I highly recommend training with Amtac in general and this class in particular.”</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>- Daniel</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I have about three decades of combined military/LE/security experience and I’ve completed numerous training courses but the CQB course with Bill was nearly all new information for me. &nbsp;Even very experienced shooters will learn new skills and then get a chance to use them in a shoot house under various conditions (dry, UTMs versus paper targets and UTMs versus live opposition), all while being observed and receiving feedback from Bill. &nbsp;This course is a rare opportunity for students to have the opportunity to learn from someone who served at the highest level in a unit where CQB is one of the primary functions, and every student will come away with new skills to continue to drill in the future. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bill discussed a level 2 course and I would be extremely interested in taking that. &nbsp;I am by most measures an experienced shooter but I think I might also benefit from taking the initial CQB course over again if the chance arises. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Key things that I enjoyed about the course:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Getting a deeper view into a skill set that my career really hasn’t focused on</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Being able to drill those skills multiple ways with UTMs&nbsp;</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Seeing the various equipment and weapons setups that fellow students had and being able to observe how those platforms performed in this environment</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Working with experienced students who had all taken previous classes from Bill and largely shared similar desires to better protect their family, and in many cases also shared social and religious outlooks. &nbsp;There was a degree of commonality among the students and it made the training experience take on a social aspect that I also heard other students remark about. &nbsp;Several of us exchanged information and will remain in touch going forward. &nbsp;</li>\n<!-- /wp:list-item --></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list --></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>-Jeff </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[convertkit form=5311860]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Courses</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[add_eventon_list number_of_months=\"12\" event_count=\"3\" hide_past=\"yes\" hide_empty_months=\"yes\" show_year=\"yes\" ]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->','AAR: The Amtac Shooting Tribe-Centric CQB','','inherit','closed','closed','','2053-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',2053,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4050',0,'revision','',0),
(4051,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<p>I get asked a lot about what sight to run for different pistol’s with different Miniature Red Dot Sights (MRDS).  Here is what I am currently running.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For G17/19/45 with Aimpoint Acro or with Holosun 509T.</p>\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B018JRCUUS&amp;asins=B018JRCUUS&amp;linkId=fde5473a95b2714d8375fcc6aa1dc1b4&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the G43/43x/48 with an Trijicon RMRcc milled in, I use the same sights as for the full size pistols. I know it says that it does not work, but it does, you just have less rear sight drift ability. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B018JRCUUS&amp;asins=B018JRCUUS&amp;linkId=29a4d8c3b2e0a69860a83d2d46d2f7ff&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the G43/43x/48 with a Holosun 507k milled in, I use these sights. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01LOYB73O&amp;asins=B01LOYB73O&amp;linkId=0446f211c16cde19d4e2ca85f045894a&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the MRDS:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holosun 509T</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B084Z2768S&amp;asins=B084Z2768S&amp;linkId=c6e521b54fb6106e470dc69974064bf2&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aimpoint Acro</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07Q61DVZN&amp;asins=B07Q61DVZN&amp;linkId=c656c08c1d805de88619f7a191659438&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trijicon RMRcc</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B08JJCX7NV&amp;asins=B08JJCX7NV&amp;linkId=250be1ee0245094762262dd8cfeb4607&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holosun 507k</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B08K1RF8WM&amp;asins=B08K1RF8WM&amp;linkId=cf55acdab3ddca96470b834cc835fd3b&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holosun 507 C. If you need to save money this is the least expensive good MRDS (I have been running one on a UTM G17 and it has held up to abuse).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B08G6HPY8Y&amp;asins=B08G6HPY8Y&amp;linkId=385f106387665ef9571a6b0ceeac3da1&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\">&lt;/iframe></code></pre>\n<!-- /wp:code -->','Sights','','inherit','closed','closed','','1606-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',1606,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4051',0,'revision','',0),
(4052,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<h2>12 June 2020 (Lewisberry, PA)</h2>\n<blockquote><p>\"I have said many times here on the blog that I am sick of standing in lines with 10-20 other students and blazing away at targets like I’m standing in the ranks at Waterloo.&nbsp; So when I get the chance to take a class that is even a little bit different, particularly with an instructor who is a known quantity and covering a subject that interests me and could be of some use, then I am inclined to take it.&nbsp; This class, though not cheap for a one-day class, gave me the chance to brush up on some carbine skills, some moving while shooting, a touch of vehicle considerations, and of course the bag work.&nbsp; So I definitely thought it was worth my time and money.\"</p>\n<p>- Robert</p></blockquote>\n<p>Read full AAR <a href=\"https://civiliangunfighter.wordpress.com/2020/06/18/aar-american-tactical-shooting-instruction-bill-rapier-compact-carbine-deployment-lewisbury-pa-06-12-20/\">here.</a></p>\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Upcoming Courses</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[add_eventon_list number_of_months=\"12\" event_count=\"3\" hide_past=\"yes\" event_type=\"14\" hide_empty_months=\"yes\" show_year=\"yes\" ]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->','AAR: Compact Carbine Deployment on Civilian Gunfighter','','inherit','closed','closed','','1539-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',1539,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4052',0,'revision','',0),
(4053,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','<p><i>This post contains affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy </i><a href=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/privacy-and-disclosure/\"><i>here</i></a><i>.</i></p>\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am writing this article because of the overwhelming amount of questions that I receive on a regular basis about communications. We live in a time where we are more connected than people have ever been in history. With cell phones, texting, email and social media, it is easier now to communicate with people than it ever has been. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1506,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Billradio-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1506\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The problem with all of these methods is that they rely on infrastructure and all of this infrastructure is fragile. What if parts of it break? What if parts of it become censored? I want my family, friends, and tribe to be able to continue to communicate regardless of circumstance. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article is no substitute for training and experience, but it is a good place to start if you want to make yourself and your community more resilient. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legalities</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First a quick legal disclaimer. The FCC has rules in place for just about every aspect of radio communications. They have and will fine people for breaking rules, however if life, limb or eyesight are at risk, use any means at your disposal to help protect yourself and those you love. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>It is your responsibility to be educated</em>. As one of my mentors used to say \"Know the rules and know why you are breaking them. Do not break them out of laziness or ignorance.\" </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/family-radio-service-frs\">FRS Rules</a><br><a href=\"https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service\">Ham Rules</a><br><a href=\"https://www.fcc.gov/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs\">GMRS Rules</a><br><a href=\"https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/multi-use-radio-service-murs\">MURS Rules</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licensing</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of the recommendations that I am making will be marked as \"No license required\" or \"Ham\" or \"GMRS\". If it is marked as \"No license required\" it is either a MURS or FRS radio and does not require licensing to use. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If it is labeled \"Ham\", it is legal to own or use in an emergency, but not legal to use during normal times unless you are a licensed amateur. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If it is labeled \"GMRS\" you can purchase, and listen, but you are supposed to buy a \"GMRS\" license from the FCC before you transmit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1507,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Radio-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1507\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logistics</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of us are constrained by logistics. Regardless of  what your budget is we all have one, and being wise in our gear choices allows us to cover more bases. If you have something that is almost as good but costs half as much, it means that you can buy more of the item or use the money you saved for something else. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The amateurs discuss tactics: the professionals discuss logistics.\" </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Napoleon</cite></blockquote>\n<!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Logistics matter, so what I have attempted to compile here is a list of equipment that will get the job done, but not break the bank.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gear</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hand Held Radios</strong></h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the quickest/ easiest way to increase your capability. Having a handheld radio in your pack and knowing how to use it could save your life or the life of a loved one. Make sure you standardize and decide on what frequencies/ channels you are going to be using with your people before you actually need them. Also make sure you get some practice reps in, because you will most likely discover some holes in your plan when you first try them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I recommend keeping these radios in your hiking packs, vehicles and having a few spares around the house.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B007H4VT7A&amp;asins=B007H4VT7A&amp;linkId=ed65049776237d8e33733c01beaa7b10&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a Ham radio, it is more capable than any of the other listed handheld radios, but requires a license to transmit on. You can pair this radio with an aftermarket handheld antenna to increase the range a small amount, or pair the radio with a magnet mounted roof antenna to increase your range significantly. <em>Ham license required.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio  </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B075VBP9YG&amp;asins=B075VBP9YG&amp;linkId=da18c499d3eb38d29506a1b69713e841&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are going to standardize on the MURS system this is the radio to get. Another good thing about this radio and MURS in general is that you are allowed to use external antennas. This is one of the best things you can do to increase your transmission/ reception range. <em>No license required.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH GMRS-V1 GMRS Two-Way Radio, GMRS Repeater Capable, with Dual Band Scanning Receiver (136-174.99mhz (VHF) 400-520.99mhz (UHF))  </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01LWOLZ8L&amp;asins=B01LWOLZ8L&amp;linkId=ffb1e28db5fd6eb495adad7f9ffd0cf5&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the best option if you are going to go the GMRS route. With GMRS you get a little bit more power (5 watts for GMRS vs 2 watts for FRS and 2 watts for MURS), the downside is that you need a license and it is commonly used platform which means you will most likely have interference from other users. <em>GMRS license required.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT27 Two-Way Radios Rechargeable 2 Way Radio for Adults UHF FRS 22 Ch </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0772SYDZ1&amp;asins=B0772SYDZ1&amp;linkId=e92d3a10ded16c59b970ceed4fc27b8d&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is an inexpensive option that is very simple to use. Think hand out radio. <em>No license required</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retevis RT22 Two Way Radios Rechargeable Walkie Talkies 16 CH </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00IMT678A&amp;asins=B00IMT678A&amp;linkId=7c21277bda6b6bb2acd2c50a0fe70dee&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is an inexpensive option, and it is small and charges from a USB cable. Also another good hand out option.<em> No license required</em>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handheld Radio Accessories</strong></h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00KC4PWQQ&amp;asins=B00KC4PWQQ&amp;linkId=6dc4135e4e057e8eb95289e0ce5e6801&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> This is an improved antenna for the UV-5R or for the MURS V1, it will increase your range at a cost of being bigger/ bulkier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This antenna</a> uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with  the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH, BaoFeng BL-5 Battery Eliminator for for BF-F8HP, UV-5X3, and UV-5R Radios</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00KZ6VGUW&amp;asins=B00KZ6VGUW&amp;linkId=ab72bbd97912cc0c0e6ceab6a9afc243&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This allows you to power your UV-5R from a 12v cigarette lighter. This is a great addition to have in your vehicle, especially if you are not going to run a mobile radio.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Extended Battery Compatible with UV-5R RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R Plus, Original Pack, Black </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B013WPA6YO&amp;asins=B013WPA6YO&amp;linkId=cb80e4e475e85214472f62c32512b2a9&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This replacement battery for the UV-5R  has over twice the capacity of the original battery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radios</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BTECH Mini UV-25X4 25 Watt Tri-Band Base, Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF), 220-230mhz (1.25M), 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham) </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B06XCDWT6V&amp;asins=B06XCDWT6V&amp;linkId=e2db703a500321d42c6b636ea4e32055&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radioddity DB25 Pro Dual Band Quad-standby Mini Mobile Car Truck Radio, VHF UHF 4 Color Display, 25W Vehicle Transceiver with Cable + 50W High Gain Quad Band Antenna</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B073RZHSMG&amp;asins=B073RZHSMG&amp;linkId=09ba81be28429c462e9aa9feee8df36f&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEIXEN VV-898S Dual Band VHF/UHF 5W/10W/25W 136-174/400-470MHz Two Way Radio Car Mobile Radio Tranceiver Amateur Ham with USB Programming Cable </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07SR874C1&amp;asins=B07SR874C1&amp;linkId=da736f0bd06854e5c5ae5571531343f3&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mobile Radio Accessories:</strong> </h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 19-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259 </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560573&amp;sr=8-2\"></a><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Nagoya-UT-72-Magnetic/dp/B016SIJX28/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Authentic+Genuine+Nagoya+UT-72+Super+Loading+Coil+19-Inch+Magnetic+Mount+VHF%2FUHF+%28144%2F430Mhz%29+Antenna+PL-259&amp;qid=1586560203&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This antenna</a> uses a magnet to attach to your vehicle roof, it will work with the UV-5R, MURS V1, as well as any of the mobile radios listed. Having this antenna on the roof of your vehicle will dramatically increase your transmit and receive distances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MPD Digital Cablesonline 100ft RG8x Coax Uhf (PL259) Male to Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable - R-U100 - Coax cable</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00K4DXNR0&amp;asins=B00K4DXNR0&amp;linkId=c3721b3eb66bf41021f00969e4794281&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> This is for setting up a mobile radio in your house or running a HF antenna.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery Tender 6V/12V, 4A Selectable Lead Acid &amp; Lithium Battery Charger</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07XMJDJX7&amp;asins=B07XMJDJX7&amp;linkId=9471d71a1d81111ed7b569b436f40f79&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This battery charger can be used to keep your 12v battery charged that you use to run your mobile radio in your house. Sometimes the charger will add radio noise, if that is the case, unplug before transmitting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12v 18ah AGM Rechargeable Deep Cycle Replacement Battery for CB19-12 by Casil</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00K8E4WAW&amp;asins=B00K8E4WAW&amp;linkId=89589597da82278a46c35058754c28ea&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use this battery to power your mobile radio in your house and use the above listed battery tender (charger) to keep the battery charged.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tram 1410 Broad Band Discone/Scanner Base Antenna</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00QVPGKHU&amp;asins=B00QVPGKHU&amp;linkId=d5016343f85e47b018e3cb37bd88a743&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the antenna to use for your home. Put it on as high up as you can/ either external to your house on a pipe (make sure you ground it) or in your attic if you have an asphalt roof. Use the above listed 50 ohm coax cable to connect the antenna to the radio. I picked this antenna because it has the one of the widest coverages to transmit and receive on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driveway Alarms</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you need driveway or zone alarms, this is the system that I recommend. The main reason to use the Dakota Alert brand is that they use MURS frequencies, which means that you can listen to your driveway or zone alarms with any MURS radio.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert PIR Driveway Alarm </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B001BI4QUK&amp;asins=B001BI4QUK&amp;linkId=50eb71d377974966e5793c0437193837&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can use this for driveways or any zone that you want to monitor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Vehicle Alarm </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B001C76KRW&amp;asins=B001C76KRW&amp;linkId=aad3b9a7a98a6eab971796a3e56ae794&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This device gets buried in your driveway and will only alert if a vehicle drives over it. This is a good option if you get a lot of false alarms with your PIR device.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dakota Alert Base Station</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00FJ9S0W2&amp;asins=B00FJ9S0W2&amp;linkId=72f9778f919d162078a5f61165a9799a&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> If you are not going to use a mobile radio or handheld radio to monitor your driveway/ zone alarms then you will need this. A better option is getting any of the above listed mobile radios and using it to monitor the MURS driveway alarm frequency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Frequency (HF) Radios</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HF radios allow us to communicate over long distances, hundreds or even thousands of miles with no infrastructure. This is done by bouncing the radio waves off of the ionosphere. The downside is that it requires more training and equipment to make it happen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> If you are interested in learning HF communications I would recommend that you get your Ham license, otherwise there is no legal way to train and become proficient.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FT-891 FT891 Yaesu Original FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Analog Ultra Compact Mobile/Base Transceiver - 100 Watts </h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01LZHA0I4&amp;asins=B01LZHA0I4&amp;linkId=f774887bac06c9ccfb500b7d21b5a92b&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a solid choice for HF comms. It is relatively inexpensive and very compact, the downside is that a lot of features are buried in different layers of menus. <em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaesu FT-818ND FT-818 6W HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Mobile Transceiver</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07C2CRSZ8&amp;asins=B07C2CRSZ8&amp;linkId=2c1661481ae125c89308d4bbab6ea7d3&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This radio is very similar to the FT891. The differences are this radio is smaller, will only put out 6 watts, and will also do VHF/UHF. Unless you plan on mostly using your radio while backpacking I would recommend getting the more powerful radio. <em>Requires a Ham license.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LDG Electronics Z-100PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner 1.8-54 MHz, 0.1-125 Watts, 2 Year Warranty</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=amtac-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00K604IUW&amp;asins=B00K604IUW&amp;linkId=81cf6b3e294b012bd2aeda4d46b8196a&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"></iframe>\n<!-- /wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While not technically mandatory to have an antenna tuner, it will make your life much easier. You will use this to tune your dipole antenna.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HF Antenna</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the most reliable regional communication I recommend setting up your dipole antenna in a NVIS configuration (the practical explanation for a NVIS antenna that it is a dipole antenna hung 10-15 ft above ground). You can do a little research and build a dipole antenna pretty easily or you can purchase something like <a href=\"https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/11304.htm\">this</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I could spend many more weeks writing this article, but I want to get the information out there. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Recommended Radio Gear','I am writing this article because of the overwhelming amount of questions that I receive on a regular basis about communications. We live in a time where we are more connected than people have ever been in history.','inherit','closed','closed','','1455-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:58','2024-12-31 18:36:58','',1455,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4053',0,'revision','',0),
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(4055,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1310 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC01618-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" /></p>\n<p>I received an email last month.  The guy emailing me wanted to know if I was going to be doing any \"Advanced Pistol\" courses in the local area this year. He was not interested in the \"fighting or knife stuff\".</p>\n<p>Because he was asking for an \"Advanced Pistol\" course it probably means he has a baseline pistol capability, but when he says he is not into the \"fighting or knife stuff\", he is showing that is exactly what he should be focusing on.</p>\n<p>Unfortunately within the community of guys that train there are still too many guys clinging to the \"I don\'t need to know how to fight because I carry a .45\" mentality.</p>\n<p>A lot of  guys training want to get incrementally better at something they are already pretty good at.</p>\n<p>They want to spend two days on the range, run through some drills, maybe shave a few hundredths of a second off of their split times or clean that combat reload up a little.</p>\n<p>In other words they want to stay in their comfort zones!</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_1302\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1302 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_92510336-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" /> Controlling the hands and using the first available tool[/caption]\n<p>All this got me thinking.  What are the most important things when it comes to pistol/combatives?</p>\n<p>I am not talking about what are the most important things to win your next USPSA match.  I am talking about what are the things you want your wife, daughter or son to know if or when the moment comes and they are in a life threatening situation.</p>\n<p>What are the things that <strong>you need to know to keep your loved ones alive? </strong></p>\n<h2>Most Important Skills to Train</h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Increased situational awareness</strong></h3>\n<p>This is the number one thing that keeps us alive.  Without situational awareness you don\'t survive the drive home, let alone a violent confrontation.</p>\n<h3><strong>2. Mindset</strong></h3>\n<p>You could be a combination of the best pistol smith and the best fighter on the planet, but if you have not thought through when you are willing to \"go to guns\" or why you would \"go to guns\" you are setting yourself up for failure.</p>\n<h3><strong>3. 100% Safety with your tools</strong></h3>\n<p>The odds of you using your pistol to protect yourself and your family are very low, but if you decide you are going to be a Responsible Armed Citizen and carry a pistol at all times, you will be handling your tools at least twice a day.  If you cannot do this in a manner that is 100% safe you are actually working against your stated goal of protecting your family.</p>\n<h3><strong>4. One handed draw from concealment </strong></h3>\n<p>Being able to clear your cover garment with one hand allows you to push, pull, punch or hold something (your infant?) while you are drawing. Unless you are a uniformed police officer or active duty military, you should do all of your training from concealment.</p>\n<p>When the moment comes to protect yourself and your family you will not have time to grab your battle belt.   You will have what you carry day in and day out. So carry what you train with, train with what you carry and keep it concealed. <strong>Speed, surprise and violence of action are what win</strong> fights, so don\'t give up surprise by not concealing your pistol.</p>\n<h3><strong>5. Blade deployment and targeting ability  </strong></h3>\n<p>Hands down the most effective way to counter gun grabs is to have an understanding of other strong hand blade deployment and targeting.  When someone is trying to grab your pistol from your holster, having the ability to anchor your pistol in place with your strong side forearm while simultaneously drawing a blade with your other strong hand will dramatically increase your odds of winning.</p>\n<p>Within stand up grappling range, it is an order of magnitude harder to beat a guy that can produce a lethal weapon with either hand. Seek out <a href=\"https://sayoc.com\">Sayoc Kali</a> or <a href=\"https://atienzakali.com\">Atienza Kali</a> instructors and train.</p>\n<h3><strong>6. Basic combative ability</strong></h3>\n<p>You should train for a basic combative ability. This means the ability to take a punch, throw a punch, throw headbutts, use your knees and elbows, do takedown defense, have a basic stand up grappling ability and be able to get up off the ground under pressure. </p>\n<p>The more you train the more confident you become, the more confident you are the more likely you are to be able to end a confrontation without using tools. You are also less likely to be targeted in the first place because criminals are looking for easy targets. Go train in <strong>boxing, Thai boxing, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and <a href=\"https://sayoc.com\">Sayoc</a> or <a href=\"https://atienzakali.com\">Atienza Kali</a></strong>.</p>\n<h3><strong>7. Combative weapons retention shooting</strong></h3>\n<p>Learn to shoot from the \"spear elbow\" or  \"cape\" positions.   Learn to do work with your other strong hand during your pistol draw. Remember that when you are weapons retention shooting, you are fighting, otherwise you would shoot at full extension!</p>\n<p>If you shoot from the classic is rock back position and your pistol says no for whatever reason, you are not in a good position to fight from. If you are shooting from the spear elbow or cape position and the gun says no you are already in the fight and you can smoothly transition to blade/ slide strikes, or headbutts, knees and elbows as appropriate.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_1154\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1154 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_3960-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" /> Spear elbow weapons retention shooting position[/caption]\n<h3><strong>8. Concealed \"slow draw\"</strong></h3>\n<p>A concealed \"slow draw\" is getting a weapon into your hand without everyone knowing it.  You may need to blade your body during the draw or shield part of your body from your threat.</p>\n<p>Regardless of what you have to do to get the gun in hand, it should look casual until the gun is in hand and it is time to go. Just remember that the slow draw is like a magic trick, it only works from a certain angle so make sure you are aware of all of your surroundings.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_1303\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1303 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_65610316-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" /> Bladed away from the target executing a \"slow draw\" with a deception, this drawstroke is obvious to everyone except for the target.[/caption]\n<h3><strong>9. Understanding lateral movement under pressure</strong></h3>\n<p>Contrary to what has been taught for the last couple of decades in law enforcement, running straight backwards when confronted with a threat is almost never as good as moving laterally. </p>\n<p>When you run straight backwards the enemy does not have to change their plan at all, regardless of whether they are targeting you with a knife, gun or impact weapon.  The moment you take your first step offline from your threat you begin to disrupt their <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA_loop\">OODA</a> loop. To put it in to <a href=\"https://sayoc.com\">Sayoc</a> <a href=\"https://atienzakali.com\">Kali</a> terms, you become the \"feeder\" because you are forcing the enemy to change his plans based on what you are doing.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1320 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Charger-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" /></p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1318 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Charger-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" /></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_1319\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-1319 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Charger-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" /> Three picture series showing offline movement under pressure[/caption]\n<h3><strong>10. Solid pistol fundamentals</strong></h3>\n<p>In addition to the concealed one handed draw and combative weapons retention shooting, you should train for the following pistol fundamentals:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Knowing your accuracy ability. The only thing worse than losing a loved one would be to lose them because you think you can shoot better than you actually can. <strong>Know your ability</strong>.</li>\n<li>Accuracy/ speed accuracy</li>\n<li>Strong hand only shooting</li>\n<li>Correct malfunction procedures with a strong hand only focus</li>\n<li>Combat reloads</li>\n<li>Tactical reloads</li>\n<li>Fast follow up shots</li>\n<li>Indexed shooting: weapons retentions shooting, backplating (thanks KD4)</li>\n<li>Other strong hand only shooting</li>\n<li>Natural point of aim</li>\n<li>Shooting and moving</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Get out and train!</h2>\n<p>You train so that you become more capable. Do training that gets you outside of comfort zone. Do training that is game changing. Identify what your deficiencies are and make a plan to correct them. Be on a continuous quest to make yourself more capable and more dangerous.</p>\n<p>Now get out and train!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Upcoming courses</p>\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[add_eventon_list number_of_months=\"5\" hide_past=\"yes\"  hide_empty_months=\"yes\" ]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->','What Is Most Important In Training?','A lot of  guys training want to get incrementally better at something they are already pretty good at.They want to spend two days on the range, run through some drills, maybe shave a few hundredths of a second off of their split times or clean that combat reload up a little.In other words they want to stay in their comfort zones!','inherit','closed','closed','','1293-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','',1293,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4055',0,'revision','',0),
(4056,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #4f5d75;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1267} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_4572-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1267\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article is a continuation of the Modern Minute Man article. If you have not read that article I recommend that you start <a href=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/the-modern-minute-man-and-other-standards/\">here</a>. As I continue to explore these concepts we will be looking at different aspects of the core Modern Minute Man skills: fitness and mobility, land navigation, shooting and communication. This article will focus on fitness and the ability to carry a load. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having the ability to move over a variety of terrain with a load on your back is one of the truest indicators of fitness and also one of the most foundational elements of the Modern Minute Man. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This plan is designed for people that are healthy and in reasonably good shape. Do not begin this or any training plan without prior consultation of a qualified physician.</em> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This plan starts very slowly. I recommend keeping the mileage and your pack weight lower than you are capable of doing for the first two months. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Ruck days</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On walk or ruck days, make sure you vary your terrain. Walk some mountains, walk trails, walk where there is no trail or hit a dirt road. If you are walking in the woods, make sure you have weather appropriate clothing/ warmies with you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also practice carrying useful items in your pack. Fifty-three pounds is fifty-three pounds whether it is in the form of a kettlebell or whether it consists of shelter/ water/ fire/ food/ plus normal EDC (every day carry) tools. When you are walking it won\'t matter, but if you get lost or injured on the trail having useful items with you can save your life. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1265} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3998-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1265\"/><figcaption>Shelter, water, fire, food plus other key items</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Strength days</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Strength days should consist of the following categories:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li> Calisthenics: push ups, pull ups, hand stand push ups, dips, crunches, air squats, lunges, etc... </li><li>Lifting: squats, deadlifts, overhead squats, snatches, cleans and presses. </li><li>Kettlebell/ mace bell: swings, one hand swings, snatches, Turkish get ups, clean and press, goblet squats, overhead carries, farmer carries, mace bell 360s and mace bell 10-2s.</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":831} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_2174-e1523917480607-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-831\"/><figcaption>Working kettlebell snatches</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a normal strength day pick 4 - 8 of the above excersises and do them in circuit style with 30-60 seconds of active rest in between each exercise. &nbsp;Repeat 3-5 times. &nbsp;I will normally rep a combative skill during this active rest (dryfire, indexed shooting with a Sirt gun, template work, striking, transitions, etc…).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When doing strength days remember <a href=\"https://www.strongfirst.com/about/pavel-tsatsouline/\">Pavel\'s</a> advice: \'When you are done with your workout you should feel like you can conquer the world\'. In other words, you should feel strong when you leave the gym. Once or twice a month crush yourself so that you are crawling out of the gym. This should not be the norm, especially as we get older. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don\'t push yourself to the point of overtraining or injury. You should almost never go to failure. Remember, if you injure yourself during training it is harder to protect yourself and your family and you have to stop or change your training while you recover.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>The training plan</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use this training plan as a guideline. Deviate from it as it makes sense. The key concepts are:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>increasing your milage slowly</li><li>continue to train in the strength and running areas</li><li>one long ruck per week</li><li>injury prevention</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After week 12 continue to increase your long ruck days. Depending on your schedule you might need to push your long ruck days to Saturday. When you start getting in to 20 and 30 mile rucks, you will need to give yourself a longer rest and recovery time. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As always, the main thing is to go out and train!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1229,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3931-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1229\"/><figcaption>The beginning of a 30 mile ruck in Montana</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 1:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 2 miles no ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 1 mile</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 2 miles no ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 2:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 3 miles no ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 1 mile</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 2 miles no ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 3:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 4 miles no ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 1 mile</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 2 miles no ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 4:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 3 miles 15 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 1 mile</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 3 miles no ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 5:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 3 miles 15 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 1 mile</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 3 miles 15 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 6:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 4 miles 15 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 2 miles</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 3 miles 15 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 7:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 4 miles 25 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 2 mile</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 3 miles 15 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 8:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 5 miles 35 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 2 miles</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 3 miles 25 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - Active rest</li><li>Sunday - Rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 9:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 6 miles 35 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday- strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 2 miles</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 3 miles 25 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 10:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 6 miles 45 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 3 miles</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 4 miles 25 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 11:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 7 miles 45 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 3 miles</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 4 miles 25 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday - rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Week 12:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Monday - walk 8 miles 45 lbs ruck</li><li>Tuesday - strength</li><li>Wednesday - run 3 miles</li><li>Thursday - strength</li><li>Friday - walk 4 miles 25 lbs ruck</li><li>Saturday - active rest</li><li>Sunday – rest</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[add_eventon_list number_of_months=\"12\" hide_past=\"yes\" event_type=\"63,54,31,26,19\" hide_empty_months=\"yes\" ]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->','The Modern Minute Man Physical Training Plan','','inherit','closed','closed','','2936-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','',2936,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4056',0,'revision','',0),
(4057,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','<h4><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1260 size-large\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/watch-e1544924690325-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" /></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Without standards it is hard to know where you stand. I have oscillated between having a strong dislike of standards and thinking that they are an absolute necessity. My opinion on standards now is somewhere in the middle.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The bottom line is that any standard, whether it is shooting, combative or fitness, is meant to show us where we stand against a baseline. It is a measuring stick so to speak. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We don\'t train to be able to perform a \"standard\", we train so that we can protect ourselves and our families better.  The \"standard\" is there to help us identify where we are falling short and where we need to focus more of our training time.  </span></p>\n<h3>Fitness Standards</h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">These standards are not meant to be done back to back like a PT test. Rather the idea is that these are individual tests of strength/ endurance.  If you can perform each individual task over the course of a couple of days you are meeting the intent of the standard.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Bare Mininum</b></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Run 1 mile in 11 minutes.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">25 push ups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">3 pull ups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Walk 3 miles with 30 lbs in 1.5 hours (30 min pace).</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Baseline</b></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Run 3 miles in 25 min (8:20 pace).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">50 push ups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">10 pull ups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Walk 6 miles with 40 lbs in 2 hours (20 min pace).</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Advanced</b></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Run 6 miles in 51 min (8:30 pace).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">80 push ups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">20 pull ups.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Walk 12 miles with 55lbs pack in 5 hours (25 min pace).</span></li>\n</ol>\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1259} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3930-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1259\"/><figcaption>Training ruck</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Things you should always be able to do:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Climb over a 6 ft wall.</li><li>Swim 200 yards continuously.</li><li>Tread water for 30 minutes.</li><li>Do a basic swimmer rescue.</li><li>Dead lift your own body weight.</li><li>Drag a 200lbs man 30 yards.</li><li>Throw a 30 sec flurry (heavy bag/ Thai pads or Bob, go as hard as you can for 30 seconds).</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1256} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_86900331-2-1024x744.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1256\"/><figcaption>Flurry<br></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Summary</h3>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Vary your training. All of us want to do the things that we are good at. Be disciplined enough to do the things that you need to get better at. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Run (preferable barefoot style) and ruck (30 – 75 lbs). </li><li>Do push ups, pull ups, burpees and air squats. </li><li>Primary lifts you should focus on: deadlift, squat and bench press (I stopped benchpressing many years ago because I repeatedly hurt my shoulders). </li><li>Secondary lifts: overhead squats, cleans, zerker squats, and snatches. </li><li>Use kettlebells: swings, single hand swings, snatches, clean and press and turkish get ups. </li><li>Swing a macebell. &nbsp;</li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Go train!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[add_eventon_list number_of_months=\"12\" hide_past=\"yes\" event_type=\"63,54,31,26,19\" hide_empty_months=\"yes\" ]\n<!-- /wp:shortcode -->','Amtac Shooting Fitness Standards','','inherit','closed','closed','','2935-revision-v1','','','2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','',2935,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4057',0,'revision','',0),
(4058,10,'2024-12-31 18:36:59','2024-12-31 18:36:59','<h4><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1189\" src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/full-size-2-1024x822.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"822\" /></h4>\n<p>Mindset.</p>\n<p>The more I teach good Americans to protect themselves and their families, the more I am learning that mindset is something that we have to weave into every aspect of our training. Mindset is not about a talk or a formula, although both of those are helpful. Proper mindset is something that takes time and effort and is something that we will be continuously working towards until we die.</p>\n<h4>As a man you should not show emotion to physical hardship, discomfort or pain.  </h4>\n<p>I am not saying that as a man you should not show emotion period. What I am saying is that you should be in control of your emotions, not loosing your temper or behaving rashly.  </p>\n<p>Be intentional about showing the emotions of love, physical affection and empathy when appropriate. Phrases like: \"I am so cold\" or \"auch that hurt\" are things that your wife, your children and other men should never hear come out of your mouth.  </p>\n<p>How does this relate to fighting/ combatives? Imagine for a minute that you are in the Coliseum in Rome and that you are condemned to fight to the death. No weapons. Now imagine the biggest scariest guy that you know or have seen fight (Fedor Emelianenko comes to mind). This man is your opponent.  </p>\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1239} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https://www.amtacshooting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Coliseum-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1239\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fight starts, and after a few minutes of moving around and trading blows, you have an opening. You drop your weight and send the hardest right cross that you are capable of sending. You opponent grimaces in pain, shakes it off a couple of times and gives you the boxers nod. What is going through your mind?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When I visualize this, I think to myself that if I can rock my opponent with a solid shot like that, I can repeat this a few more times and put him down.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now picture the same scenario, same opponent, same hard right cross and now your reaction is nothing, he gives you the \"cold face\" and continues to move as though you did not strike him. What is going through your head now? In my mind I am wishing I had weapons. Everything here is the same except for the reaction that your opponent gives you.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In one scenario you are gaining confidence and being built up by your opponents shameful display of emotion, in the other scenario your opponent is continuing his attack on you mentally by not showing emotion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Leakage is another common thing that I see&nbsp;</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>usually around mil guys when shooting steel and missing. Go to <a href=\"http://www.thepressureproject.com\">Master Chim\'s page</a> to hear some great analysis of leakage. Guys will be cussing like sailors while shooting very fast and missing. Cursing does not make you shoot better.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to hit a target we need to execute two things. The sights need to be lined up on the target and we have to squeeze the trigger properly. Cursing does not make you do those things better.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you miss multiple shots, it should trigger the correct response of doing a very short mental reset, and then talk to yourself &nbsp;\"front sight, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze....\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Finally, there is something that happens in almost every class I teach. &nbsp;</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Guys are on the line shooting. Hot brass flies through the air and lands on their arm, their neck or goes down their shirt. What follows with the untrained is some version of the \"brass dance\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now,&nbsp;I am very blessed with heads up students and have not had a student do anything grossly unsafe during a \"brass dance\". So, why do I bring it up? &nbsp;It is all part of mindset. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In July of 2016 a father was at an indoor range shooting with his 14 year old son. They were in the far left shooting lane. At some point while the father was shooting a piece of hot brass bounced off of the wall next to him and went down his shirt.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During his reaction to try and shake out the brass (the \"brass dance\") he accidentally shoots and kills his son. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let that sink in. That is almost the worst thing I can imagine. I don\'t know the man who did this, but I am willing to bet that he had the mental and physical strength to not react the way he did.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What he lacked was the mindset.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next time you are training and a piece of hot brass lands on your neck,&nbsp;<strong>let it burn</strong> <strong>you</strong>, focus on your front sight and squeeze the trigger. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make good hits. Take pride in the fact that you are man enough and in control of your emotions enough to fight through the pain and continue to focus on the task at hand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Post Note &nbsp;</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My mindset comes from my faith, my years of training, time in the military and Sayoc Kali. 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(4092,10,'2025-01-04 01:04:26','2025-01-04 01:04:26','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-04-integrated-combatives-level-2-course-ca\">\r\n    <button style=\"\">Register Here</button>\r\n</a>\r\nThe Integrated Combatives Level 2 course is designed for more experienced shooters to increase their shooting, fighting and integrated Combatives capabilities. We will cover both fundamentals and more advanced shooting drills, situational striking from different stand up grappling positions and ranges, stand up grappling with weapons concepts, both strong and other strong hand use of the blade and most importantly being able to tie it all together as tactically and situationally appropriate. This is a physically demanding course and you must be healthy and have baseline of fitness in order to participate.','4-5 December 2025 - Amtac Shooting Integrated Combatives Level 2 Course CA','','inherit','closed','closed','','3933-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:04:26','2025-01-04 01:04:26','',3933,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4092',0,'revision','',0),
(4093,10,'2025-01-04 01:13:32','2025-01-04 01:13:32','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach lifesaving medical skills, including\n\nBleeding control\n<ul>\n 	<li>Airway management</li>\n 	<li>Bleeding control</li>\n 	<li>Airway management</li>\n 	<li>Respiratory support</li>\n 	<li>Dealing with shock and hypothermia</li>\n</ul>\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','3 December 2025 - Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course CA','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills: Bleeding control, Airway management, Respiratory support, and Dealing with shock and hypothermia.\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','inherit','closed','closed','','3931-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:13:32','2025-01-04 01:13:32','',3931,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4093',0,'revision','',0),
(4094,10,'2025-01-04 01:07:00','2025-01-04 01:07:00','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n<strong>The Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course\r\nLed by Bill Rapier\r\nNear Los Angeles, California\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Bleeding control</li>\r\n 	<li>Airway management</li>\r\n 	<li>Respiratory support</li>\r\n 	<li>Dealing with shock and hypothermia</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','3 December 2025 - Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course CA','The Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills: Bleeding control, Airway management, Respiratory support, and Dealing with shock and hypothermia.\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','inherit','closed','closed','','3931-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:07:00','2025-01-04 01:07:00','',3931,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4094',0,'revision','',0),
(4095,10,'2025-01-04 01:08:27','2025-01-04 01:08:27','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n<strong>The Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course\r\nLed by Bill Rapier\r\nNear Los Angeles, California\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Bleeding control</li>\r\n 	<li>Airway management</li>\r\n 	<li>Respiratory support</li>\r\n 	<li>Dealing with shock and hypothermia</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','3 December 2025 - Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course CA','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills: Bleeding control, Airway management, Respiratory support, and Dealing with shock and hypothermia.\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','inherit','closed','closed','','3931-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:08:27','2025-01-04 01:08:27','',3931,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4095',0,'revision','',0),
(4096,10,'2025-01-04 01:11:06','2025-01-04 01:11:06','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Bleeding control</li>\r\n 	<li>Airway management</li>\r\n 	<li>Respiratory support</li>\r\n 	<li>Dealing with shock and hypothermia</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','3 December 2025 - Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course CA','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills: Bleeding control, Airway management, Respiratory support, and Dealing with shock and hypothermia.\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','inherit','closed','closed','','3931-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:11:06','2025-01-04 01:11:06','',3931,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4096',0,'revision','',0),
(4097,10,'2025-01-04 01:14:15','2025-01-04 01:14:15','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach lifesaving medical skills, including bleeding control, airway management, respiratory support, and dealing with shock and hypothermia. This is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','3 December 2025 - Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course CA','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-12-03-pistol-combatives-and-medical-course-ca\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\nThe Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives and Medical Course will review pistol fundamentals and combative fundamentals and then teach the following lifesaving medical skills: Bleeding control, Airway management, Respiratory support, and Dealing with shock and hypothermia.\r\nThis is a physically demanding course and you will need a baseline of fitness to participate.','inherit','closed','closed','','3931-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:14:15','2025-01-04 01:14:15','',3931,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4097',0,'revision','',0),
(4098,10,'2025-01-04 01:16:48','2025-01-04 01:16:48','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-11-11-integrated-combatives-level-2-course-ct\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThe Integrated Combatives Level 2 course is designed for more experienced shooters to increase their shooting, fighting and integrated combatives capabilities. We will cover both fundamentals and more advanced shooting drills, situational striking from different stand up grappling positions and ranges, stand up grappling with weapons concepts, both strong and other strong hand use of the blade and most importantly being able to tie it all together as tactically and situationally appropriate. This is a physically demanding course and you must be healthy and have baseline of fitness in order to participate','11-12 November 2025 - Amtac Shooting Integrated Combatives Level 2 Course CT','','inherit','closed','closed','','3925-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:16:48','2025-01-04 01:16:48','',3925,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4098',0,'revision','',0),
(4099,10,'2025-01-04 01:18:08','2025-01-04 01:18:08','<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">Fighting at night. The Amtac Shooting Level 2 NVG course is designed to train solid Americans how to maximize the advantage of fighting at night time. What are the best tactics, what is the right gear, what are the best practices to maximize our chances of success? How do we shoot, move, and communicate at night? In this course, we will cover day and night shooting with pistol and carbine, setting up your helmet and NODs, setting up pistol and carbine for night fighting, team movement at night, intro to day and night 2 man CQB, force on force runs at night,</div>\n<ul>\n 	<li>\n<div>Radio communications</div></li>\n 	<li>\n<div>Team Tactics</div></li>\n 	<li>\n<div>Mindset</div></li>\n</ul>\n<div></div>\n<div>This is a physically demanding course. You will need a baseline of fitness to participate. For this Level 2 Course, I recommend that you have spent some time on NODs before you come.\nLodging is available onsite for an additional $100 per night, payable to Amtac Shooting (please contact us by the contact form). You must reach out to us to coordinate lodging arrangements no later than two weeks before the course. <a href=\"/amtac-training-center-atc-lodging/\">See lodging photos here</a>.</div>\n<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-11-05-nvg-level-2-fighting-at-night-course-id\"><button>Registration and More Details Here &gt;&gt;</button></a>','5-7 November 2025 - Amtac Shooting NVG Level 2 Course / Fighting at Night ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3924-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:18:08','2025-01-04 01:18:08','',3924,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4099',0,'revision','',0),
(4100,10,'2025-01-04 01:19:17','2025-01-04 01:19:17','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-11-05-nvg-level-2-fighting-at-night-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">Fighting at night. The Amtac Shooting Level 2 NVG course is designed to train solid Americans how to maximize the advantage of fighting at night time. What are the best tactics, what is the right gear, what are the best practices to maximize our chances of success? How do we shoot, move, and communicate at night? In this course, we will cover day and night shooting with pistol and carbine, setting up your helmet and NODs, setting up pistol and carbine for night fighting, team movement at night, intro to day and night 2 man CQB, force on force runs at night, radio communications, Team Tactics, and mindset.</div>\r\n<div>This is a physically demanding course. You will need a baseline of fitness to participate. For this Level 2 Course, I recommend that you have spent some time on NODs before you come.\r\nLodging is available onsite for an additional $100 per night, payable to Amtac Shooting (please contact us by the contact form). You must reach out to us to coordinate lodging arrangements no later than two weeks before the course. <a href=\"/amtac-training-center-atc-lodging/\">See lodging photos here</a>.</div>\r\n','5-7 November 2025 - Amtac Shooting NVG Level 2 Course / Fighting at Night ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3924-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:19:17','2025-01-04 01:19:17','',3924,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4100',0,'revision','',0),
(4101,10,'2025-01-04 01:19:29','2025-01-04 01:19:29','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-11-05-nvg-level-2-fighting-at-night-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"></div>\r\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">Fighting at night. The Amtac Shooting Level 2 NVG course is designed to train solid Americans how to maximize the advantage of fighting at night time. What are the best tactics, what is the right gear, what are the best practices to maximize our chances of success? How do we shoot, move, and communicate at night? In this course, we will cover day and night shooting with pistol and carbine, setting up your helmet and NODs, setting up pistol and carbine for night fighting, team movement at night, intro to day and night 2 man CQB, force on force runs at night, radio communications, Team Tactics, and mindset.</div>\r\n<div>This is a physically demanding course. You will need a baseline of fitness to participate. For this Level 2 Course, I recommend that you have spent some time on NODs before you come.\r\nLodging is available onsite for an additional $100 per night, payable to Amtac Shooting (please contact us by the contact form). You must reach out to us to coordinate lodging arrangements no later than two weeks before the course. <a href=\"/amtac-training-center-atc-lodging/\">See lodging photos here</a>.</div>','5-7 November 2025 - Amtac Shooting NVG Level 2 Course / Fighting at Night ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3924-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:19:29','2025-01-04 01:19:29','',3924,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4101',0,'revision','',0),
(4102,10,'2025-01-04 01:22:21','2025-01-04 01:22:21','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-10-02-integrated-combatives-2-course-fl\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThe Integrated Combatives Level 2 course is designed for more experienced shooters to increase their shooting, fighting and integrated combatives capabilities. We will cover both fundamentals and more advanced shooting drills, situational striking from different stand up grappling positions and ranges, stand up grappling with weapons concepts, both strong and other strong hand use of the blade and most importantly being able to tie it all together as tactically and situationally appropriate. This is a physically demanding course and you must be healthy and have baseline of fitness in order to participate.','2-3 October 2025 - Amtac Shooting Integrated Combatives Level 2 Course FL','','inherit','closed','closed','','3923-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:22:21','2025-01-04 01:22:21','',3923,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4102',0,'revision','',0),
(4103,10,'2025-01-04 01:23:37','2025-01-04 01:23:37','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-ak-manipulation-course-fl\"><button>Registration and More Details Here;</button></a>Because the AK is one of the most widely proliferated firearms in the world and has been the preferred weapon of our enemies for the last 50 years, it is a platform that you should be comfortable running. This one-day course is designed to teach you how to effectively operate the AK-47 style platform. Topics covered will include zeroing your rifle, fundamentals of marksmanship, proper weapons manipulation, fast and effective shooting at CQB and intermediate distances, shooting and moving, and barricade use.\n\n','1 October 2025- Amtac Shooting AK Manipulations Course FL','','inherit','closed','closed','','3922-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:23:37','2025-01-04 01:23:37','',3922,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4103',0,'revision','',0),
(4104,10,'2025-01-04 01:23:55','2025-01-04 01:23:55','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-ak-manipulation-course-fl\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nBecause the AK is one of the most widely proliferated firearms in the world and has been the preferred weapon of our enemies for the last 50 years, it is a platform that you should be comfortable running. This one-day course is designed to teach you how to effectively operate the AK-47 style platform. Topics covered will include zeroing your rifle, fundamentals of marksmanship, proper weapons manipulation, fast and effective shooting at CQB and intermediate distances, shooting and moving, and barricade use.','1 October 2025- Amtac Shooting AK Manipulations Course FL','','inherit','closed','closed','','3922-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:23:55','2025-01-04 01:23:55','',3922,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4104',0,'revision','',0),
(4105,10,'2025-01-04 01:26:12','2025-01-04 01:26:12','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-09-12-pistol-combatives-level-1-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>This is a one-day course focused on Pistol Combatives. Pistol Combatives is being able to seamlessly transition between striking, pistol deployment and blade deployment based on what is tactically and situationally appropriate. This course will cover mindset, loading procedures, concealed draw stroke, combative weapons retention shooting, blade selection, blade deployment and targeting, striking and transitions from striking/ blade use to pistol deployment.\n','12 September 2025 Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives Level 1 Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3938-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:26:12','2025-01-04 01:26:12','',3938,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4105',0,'revision','',0),
(4106,10,'2025-01-04 01:26:19','2025-01-04 01:26:19','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-09-12-pistol-combatives-level-1-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThis is a one-day course focused on Pistol Combatives. Pistol Combatives is being able to seamlessly transition between striking, pistol deployment and blade deployment based on what is tactically and situationally appropriate. This course will cover mindset, loading procedures, concealed draw stroke, combative weapons retention shooting, blade selection, blade deployment and targeting, striking and transitions from striking/ blade use to pistol deployment.','12 September 2025 Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives Level 1 Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3938-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:26:19','2025-01-04 01:26:19','',3938,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4106',0,'revision','',0),
(4107,10,'2025-01-04 01:27:33','2025-01-04 01:27:33','<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">Fighting at night. The Amtac Shooting Level 2 NVG course is designed to train solid Americans how to maximize the advantage of fighting at night time. What are the best tactics, what is the right gear, what are the best practices to maximize our chances of success? How do we shoot, move, and communicate at night? In this course, we will cover day and night shooting with pistol and carbine, setting up your helmet and NODs</div>\n<div>, setting up pistol and carbine for night fighting, team movement at night, intro to day and night 2 man CQB, force on force runs at night, radio communications, Team Tactics, and mindset</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>This is a physically demanding course. You will need a baseline of fitness to participate. For this Level 2 Course, I recommend that you have spent some time on NODs before you come.\nLodging is available onsite for an additional $100 per night, payable to Amtac Shooting (please contact us by the contact form). You must reach out to us to coordinate lodging arrangements no later than two weeks before the course. <a href=\"/amtac-training-center-atc-lodging/\">See lodging photos here</a>.</div>\n<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-09-10-nvg-level-2-fighting-at-night-course-id\"><button>Registration and More Details Here &gt;&gt;</button></a>','10-11 September 2025 - Amtac Shooting NVG Level 2 Course / Fighting at Night ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3942-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:27:33','2025-01-04 01:27:33','',3942,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4107',0,'revision','',0),
(4108,10,'2025-01-04 01:28:21','2025-01-04 01:28:21','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-09-10-nvg-level-2-fighting-at-night-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"></div>\r\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">Fighting at night. The Amtac Shooting Level 2 NVG course is designed to train solid Americans how to maximize the advantage of fighting at night time. What are the best tactics, what is the right gear, what are the best practices to maximize our chances of success? How do we shoot, move, and communicate at night? In this course, we will cover day and night shooting with pistol and carbine, setting up your helmet and NODs</div>\r\n<div>, setting up pistol and carbine for night fighting, team movement at night, intro to day and night 2 man CQB, force on force runs at night, radio communications, Team Tactics, and mindset.</div>\r\n<div>This is a physically demanding course. You will need a baseline of fitness to participate. For this Level 2 Course, I recommend that you have spent some time on NODs before you come.\r\nLodging is available onsite for an additional $100 per night, payable to Amtac Shooting (please contact us by the contact form). You must reach out to us to coordinate lodging arrangements no later than two weeks before the course. <a href=\"/amtac-training-center-atc-lodging/\">See lodging photos here</a>.</div>','10-11 September 2025 - Amtac Shooting NVG Level 2 Course / Fighting at Night ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3942-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:28:21','2025-01-04 01:28:21','',3942,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4108',0,'revision','',0),
(4109,10,'2025-01-04 01:29:46','2025-01-04 01:29:46','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-08-07-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-id\"><button>Register Here &gt;&gt;</button></a>We are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force on force drills using airsoft tools. This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.\n\n\n\n','7-8 August 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3921-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:29:46','2025-01-04 01:29:46','',3921,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4109',0,'revision','',0),
(4110,10,'2025-01-04 01:29:52','2025-01-04 01:29:52','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-08-07-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>We are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force on force drills using airsoft tools. This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n','7-8 August 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3921-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:29:52','2025-01-04 01:29:52','',3921,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4110',0,'revision','',0),
(4111,10,'2025-01-04 01:30:03','2025-01-04 01:30:03','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-08-07-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nWe are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force on force drills using airsoft tools. This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.','7-8 August 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3921-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:30:03','2025-01-04 01:30:03','',3921,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4111',0,'revision','',0),
(4112,10,'2025-01-04 01:31:13','2025-01-04 01:31:13','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-06-12-integrated-combatives-2-course-ut\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThe Integrated Combatives Level 2 course is designed for more experienced shooters to increase their shooting, fighting and integrated combatives capabilities. We will cover both fundamentals and more advanced shooting drills, situational striking from different stand up grappling positions and ranges, stand up grappling with weapons concepts, both strong and other strong hand use of the blade and most importantly being able to tie it all together as tactically and situationally appropriate. This is a physically demanding course and you must be healthy and have baseline of fitness in order to participate.','12-13 June 2025 - Amtac Shooting Integrated Combatives Level 2 Course UT','The Integrated Combatives Level 2 course is designed for more experienced shooters to increase their shooting, fighting and integrated combatives capabilities. We will cover both fundamentals and more advanced shooting drills, situational striking from different stand up grappling positions and ranges, stand up grappling with weapons concepts, both strong and other strong hand use of the blade and most importantly being able to tie it all together as tactically and situationally appropriate. This is a physically demanding course and you must be healthy and have baseline of fitness in order to participate.','inherit','closed','closed','','3920-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:31:13','2025-01-04 01:31:13','',3920,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4112',0,'revision','',0),
(4113,10,'2025-01-04 01:32:31','2025-01-04 01:32:31','This course is designed to teach you how to effectively operate your AR-15 style carbine. Topics covered will include setting up your carbine, zeroing your optics, fundamentals of marksmanship, proper weapons manipulation, fast and effective shooting at CQB and intermediate distances, combatives with a carbine, shooting and moving, and shooting around barricades.\n\n','22-23 May 2025 Amtac Shooting Combative Carbine Course WI (THIS COURSE IS FULL)','','inherit','closed','closed','','3919-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:32:31','2025-01-04 01:32:31','',3919,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4113',0,'revision','',0),
(4114,10,'2025-01-04 01:32:53','2025-01-04 01:32:53','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-05-22-combative-carbine-course-wi\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThis course is designed to teach you how to effectively operate your AR-15 style carbine. Topics covered will include setting up your carbine, zeroing your optics, fundamentals of marksmanship, proper weapons manipulation, fast and effective shooting at CQB and intermediate distances, combatives with a carbine, shooting and moving, and shooting around barricades.','22-23 May 2025 Amtac Shooting Combative Carbine Course WI (THIS COURSE IS FULL)','','inherit','closed','closed','','3919-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:32:53','2025-01-04 01:32:53','',3919,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4114',0,'revision','',0),
(4115,10,'2025-01-04 01:33:48','2025-01-04 01:33:48','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-05-14-no-fail-pistol-integrated-combatives-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThe No Fail Pistol/ Integrated Combatives Course is a joint Presscheck Consulting and Amtac Shooting Course. Lead instructors for this course are Chuck Pressburg and Bill Rapier. This Course will blend the most important components of Chuck Pressburg\'s No Fail Pistol as well as the most important components of Amtac Shooting\'s Integrated Combatives Course for a truly unique training opportunity in the mountains of North Idaho.','14-16 May 2025 No Fail Pistol/ Integrated Combatives Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3939-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:33:48','2025-01-04 01:33:48','',3939,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4115',0,'revision','',0),
(4116,10,'2025-01-04 01:36:02','2025-01-04 01:36:02','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-04-12-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-in\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\nWe are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero, and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force-on-force drills using airsoft tools.This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.','12-13 April 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course IN','','inherit','closed','closed','','3937-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:36:02','2025-01-04 01:36:02','',3937,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4116',0,'revision','',0),
(4117,10,'2025-01-04 01:36:06','2025-01-04 01:36:06','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-04-12-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-in\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nWe are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero, and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force-on-force drills using airsoft tools.This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.','12-13 April 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course IN','','inherit','closed','closed','','3937-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:36:06','2025-01-04 01:36:06','',3937,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4117',0,'revision','',0),
(4118,10,'2025-01-04 01:37:29','2025-01-04 01:37:29','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-04-11-pistol-combatives-level-1-course-in\"><button>Registration and More Details Here &gt;&gt;</button></a>\nThis is a one-day course focused on Pistol Combatives. Pistol Combatives is being able to seamlessly transition between striking, pistol deployment and blade deployment based on what is tactically and situationally appropriate. This course will cover mindset, loading procedures, concealed draw stroke, combative weapons retention shooting, blade selection, blade deployment and targeting, and striking and transitions from striking/ blade use to pistol deployment.\n\n','11 April 2025 Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives Level 1 Course IN','','inherit','closed','closed','','3935-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:37:29','2025-01-04 01:37:29','',3935,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4118',0,'revision','',0),
(4119,10,'2025-01-04 01:37:38','2025-01-04 01:37:38','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-04-11-pistol-combatives-level-1-course-in\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\nThis is a one-day course focused on Pistol Combatives. Pistol Combatives is being able to seamlessly transition between striking, pistol deployment and blade deployment based on what is tactically and situationally appropriate. This course will cover mindset, loading procedures, concealed draw stroke, combative weapons retention shooting, blade selection, blade deployment and targeting, and striking and transitions from striking/ blade use to pistol deployment.\r\n\r\n','11 April 2025 Amtac Shooting Pistol Combatives Level 1 Course IN','','inherit','closed','closed','','3935-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:37:38','2025-01-04 01:37:38','',3935,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4119',0,'revision','',0),
(4120,10,'2025-01-04 01:38:58','2025-01-04 01:38:58','Statistics tell us that you are two to three times as likely to be involved in a violent confrontation during the hours of darkness.  That being said, when was the last time you trained at night? The Amtac Shooting Low Light Tactics Course will equip you to confidently assess and engage/ deescalate as appropriate during the hours of darkness. This course will cover, pistol fundamentals, strategy/ tactics for night engagements, use of weapons mounted and hand held light for IDing/ engaging targets, pistol manipulation with hand held flashlight, mindset, gear selection, and night combatives. This course is shot day into night (12:30 - 9PM).\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-03-06-low-light-tactics-course-ga\"><button>Registration and More Details Here &gt;&gt;</button></a>\n\n&nbsp;','6-7 March 2025 - Amtac Shooting Low Light Tactics Course GA','','inherit','closed','closed','','3917-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:38:58','2025-01-04 01:38:58','',3917,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4120',0,'revision','',0),
(4121,10,'2025-01-04 01:39:29','2025-01-04 01:39:29','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-03-06-low-light-tactics-course-ga\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nStatistics tell us that you are two to three times as likely to be involved in a violent confrontation during the hours of darkness. That being said, when was the last time you trained at night? The Amtac Shooting Low Light Tactics Course will equip you to confidently assess and engage/ deescalate as appropriate during the hours of darkness. This course will cover, pistol fundamentals, strategy/ tactics for night engagements, use of weapons mounted and hand held light for IDing/ engaging targets, pistol manipulation with hand held flashlight, mindset, gear selection, and night combatives. This course is shot day into night (12:30 - 9PM).','6-7 March 2025 - Amtac Shooting Low Light Tactics Course GA','','inherit','closed','closed','','3917-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:39:29','2025-01-04 01:39:29','',3917,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4121',0,'revision','',0),
(4122,10,'2025-01-04 01:40:51','2025-01-04 01:40:51','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-03-04-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-ga\"><button>Register Here &gt;&gt;</button></a>\nWe are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force on force drills using airsoft tools. This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.\n\n\n\n','4-5 March 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course GA','','inherit','closed','closed','','3916-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:40:51','2025-01-04 01:40:51','',3916,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4122',0,'revision','',0),
(4123,10,'2025-01-04 01:40:59','2025-01-04 01:40:59','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-03-04-fighting-in-and-around-vehiclescarbine-course-ga\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nWe are in and around vehicles on a daily basis. As the security situation in our nation continues to deteriorate, more and more good Americans are choosing to keep a carbine with them in their vehicle (just in case). This course will take you through when/why to have a carbine with you, how to stage it in your vehicle, set up, zero and drill with your live weapon, and incorporate challenging force on force drills using airsoft tools. This is a physically demanding course that requires a baseline of fitness to participate.','4-5 March 2025 - Amtac Shooting Fighting In & Around Vehicles Carbine Course GA','','inherit','closed','closed','','3916-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:40:59','2025-01-04 01:40:59','',3916,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4123',0,'revision','',0),
(4124,10,'2025-01-04 01:42:16','2025-01-04 01:42:16','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-02-20-amtac-shooting-winter-modern-minuteman-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>This is a two-day course designed to teach you how to shoot, move and survive in a cold weather environment. This course will start with a 1-mile snowshoe to the training location carrying all of the required equipment. Once at the Amtac Training Center (ATC) we will drop some gear and work carbine and pistol fundamentals. After lunch, there will be a navigation block focused on both map and compass and GPS use. After training on day one, students can relax at the ATC, with lodging, dinner and breakfast the next morning being provided. Training day two will start with a mindset talk and a short small unit tactics block followed by the \"winter modern minuteman competition\", this multi-hour shooting/ navigation and other skills competition will test your endurance and your ability to shoot, move and communicate. This is a physically demanding course and you must have a baseline of fitness to participate.\n\n*For the Modern Minuteman competition, you will need a starting pack weight of at least 30lbs and no more than 40lbs. If you are running a plate carrier, your carrier weight will count toward your total.*\n\n<strong>Prerequisites: </strong>A base level of fitness; be able to walk 5 miles with a 30lbs pack, competent and 100% safe with pistol and carbine (you need to have completed a pistol and a carbine course with either myself, Kyle Defoor, Bill Blowers, Northern Red, or another reputable trainer (or have someone I know vouch for you -- If you are not sure, contact me)\n\n','20-21 February 2025 Amtac Shooting Winter Modern Minuteman Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3934-autosave-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:42:16','2025-01-04 01:42:16','',3934,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4124',0,'revision','',0),
(4125,10,'2025-01-04 01:42:27','2025-01-04 01:42:27','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-02-20-amtac-shooting-winter-modern-minuteman-course-id\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThis is a two-day course designed to teach you how to shoot, move and survive in a cold weather environment. This course will start with a 1-mile snowshoe to the training location carrying all of the required equipment. Once at the Amtac Training Center (ATC) we will drop some gear and work carbine and pistol fundamentals. After lunch, there will be a navigation block focused on both map and compass and GPS use. After training on day one, students can relax at the ATC, with lodging, dinner and breakfast the next morning being provided. Training day two will start with a mindset talk and a short small unit tactics block followed by the \"winter modern minuteman competition\", this multi-hour shooting/ navigation and other skills competition will test your endurance and your ability to shoot, move and communicate. This is a physically demanding course and you must have a baseline of fitness to participate.\r\n\r\n*For the Modern Minuteman competition, you will need a starting pack weight of at least 30lbs and no more than 40lbs. If you are running a plate carrier, your carrier weight will count toward your total.*\r\n\r\n<strong>Prerequisites: </strong>A base level of fitness; be able to walk 5 miles with a 30lbs pack, competent and 100% safe with pistol and carbine (you need to have completed a pistol and a carbine course with either myself, Kyle Defoor, Bill Blowers, Northern Red, or another reputable trainer (or have someone I know vouch for you -- If you are not sure, contact me)','20-21 February 2025 Amtac Shooting Winter Modern Minuteman Course ID','','inherit','closed','closed','','3934-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:42:27','2025-01-04 01:42:27','',3934,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4125',0,'revision','',0),
(4126,10,'2025-01-04 01:43:32','2025-01-04 01:43:32','<a href=\"https://amtacshooting.regfox.com/2025-01-29-custom-pistol-carbine-private-course-az\"><button>Register Here</button></a>\r\n\r\nThis is a custom pistol/carbine course. On the carbine side, we will cover: carbine fundamentals, strike and low ready presentations, correct response to malfunctions, precise close-range targeting, and combat and tactical reloads. On the pistol side, we will cover: pistol fundamentals, different types of draw strokes, weapons retention shooting, and fighting to your pistol. Other topics will include mindset, combatives, and using your blade as a weapons retention tool.','29-30 January 2025  - PRIVATE COURSE Amtac Shooting Custom Pistol Carbine Course AZ','','inherit','closed','closed','','3940-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:43:32','2025-01-04 01:43:32','',3940,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4126',0,'revision','',0),
(4127,10,'2025-01-04 01:46:18','2025-01-04 01:46:18','<strong>Registration will be available 1 Jan</strong>\r\n\r\n','2-4 May 2025 Modern Warrior Conference TX','','inherit','closed','closed','','3918-revision-v1','','','2025-01-04 01:46:18','2025-01-04 01:46:18','',3918,'https://staging.amtacshooting.com/?p=4127',0,'revision','',0),
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