From the First World War to today: Why comprehensive emergency training is a civic duty
28.04.2025
Introduction: A changing world Since the First World War, the nature of warfare, crises and threats has constantly changed. What began then with trench warfare evolved through the Second World War, the asymmetric conflicts of the Cold War and today’s hybrid threats of cyber attacks, terrorism, disinformation and infrastructure collapse. Today, civilians are at the […]
Part 2: Guide to Tactical Training – The Boxing Methodology
25.03.2025
In tactical training, it is essential not only to master situations, but also to systematically categorize them and act accordingly. The box methodology provides a structuring framework to divide behaviors and strategies into two main categories: Reactive Box and Active Box. This methodology is universally applicable – be it for shooting, emergency medicine, self-defense or […]
The Gray Man: Inconspicuousness as a survival strategy
25.03.2025
In crisis situations or emergencies, there is a survival strategy that is becoming increasingly popular: the Gray Man concept. This concept is based on remaining inconspicuous in the crowd so as not to attract the attention of people in need of help or potentially aggressive people. It is an approach that is deeply rooted in […]
Guide to Tactical Training. Part 1.
25.03.2025
In a world full of uncertainties, tactical training is essential not only for professionals, but also for civilians. It forms the basis for remaining capable of acting in extreme situations. This guide combines proven principles with the methodical-didactic 4E principle (Acquire, Maintain, Enhance, Expand) to systematically build and deepen skills. However, tactical training is more […]
Outdoor Hygiene & Survival
25.03.2025
Outdoor hygiene & survival: stay clean outdoors too! I would actually say: “Hygiene is overrated”. But we’re talking about life or survival in extreme situations, in the wild. That changes everything. In our normal lives, we often overdo it: we shower every day, use tons of soaps and cleaning/care products, none of which are actually […]
The pillars of readiness: why physical health is the foundation
25.03.2025
In a world full of challenges and potential risks, being prepared to protect yourself and others is more important than ever. But true preparedness goes beyond simply carrying tools or learning techniques. It is the result of a thoughtful attitude and preparation – and starts with a solid foundation. One of the central pillars of […]
How many rounds in the magazine?
25.03.2025
According to modern operational tactics of all armed forces in the world, a magazine is loaded to full capacity, i.e. either 20 or 30 rounds, depending on the capacity of the magazine. However, experience from 20 years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq has led to a rethink in the US armed forces regarding the […]
Dynamic shooting as the basis for tactical skills: Why technique is the key to tactics.
25.03.2025
In the world of shooting training, there is an important distinction between dynamic shooting and tactical training. Although the two are closely linked, they have different focuses. Dynamic shooting is the training of the technical foundation, while tactical training emphasizes the application of that technique in realistic scenarios. However, without a strong foundation in technique, […]
New magazine follower: Tan is the Plan
25.03.2025
STANAG magazines have been manufactured for the M16/M4 and AR-15 assault rifles since the mid-1960s. Over the last 60 years, these magazines have undergone several changes, as the original magazine design was flawed and caused massive problems with feeding the cartridges into the chamber. When the first M16 magazines were designed, no attention was paid […]
Plan B – responsibility instead of excuses: safety through discipline and cohesion.
25.03.2025
History has shown us time and again: When prosperity becomes a matter of course and everyday life is dominated by comfort, society not only loses vigilance, but also cohesion. Decadence leads to laziness, and laziness leads to weakness – both on an individual and collective level. When people lose their vigilance, disintegration begins: economic crises, […]
