by Ben Adams | Jan 20, 2016 | Basic Training, Physical Fitness, Uncategorized
This post is part of the Basic Training series. In this series, I lay out a roadmap to success for the armed citizen seeking tactical training. Basic Training: Where Do I Start? Basic Training: Get Your Priorities Straight Basic Training: Get Your Mind...
by Ben Adams | Jan 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
We’re thinking about doing a run of t-shirts soon, but we need to make sure there would be interest. Comment on this post, the Facebook post, or send us an email at info@appalachiantacticalacademy.com to let us know which design(s) you would like to buy.If we go...
by Ben Adams | Jan 15, 2016 | Leadership, Warrior Ethos
I’m currently reading SGM Kyle Lamb’s book, Leadership in the Shadows. It’s proving to be really good so far, covering a lot of the foundational concepts of what it means to be a good leader. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a...
by Ben Adams | Jan 14, 2016 | Basic Training, Physical Fitness
This post is part of the Basic Training series. In this series, I lay out a roadmap to success for the armed citizen seeking tactical training. Basic Training: Where Do I Start? Basic Training: Get Your Priorities Straight Basic Training: Get Your Mind...
by Ben Adams | Jan 7, 2016 | Gear, Pistols, Uncategorized
Update (04/28/2017): I am starting to change my thinking a little on XS Big Dots, and shift away from them in favor of a different sight setup. Click here to read more about that. Always remember that XS Big Dots are still a good option for a fighting pistol...
by Ben Adams | Jan 3, 2016 | Basic Training, Mental Fitness, Warrior Ethos
This post is part of the Basic Training series. In this series, I lay out a roadmap to success for the armed citizen seeking tactical training. Basic Training: Where Do I Start? Basic Training: Get Your Priorities Straight Basic Training: Get Your Mind...
by Ben Adams | Dec 30, 2015 | Announcements, ATA Pistol I
I’m writing this post because I’ve seen a lot of questions floating around and just general misunderstanding of what ATA training is all about. I’ve posted some student reviews of ATA Pistol I and ATA Pistol II in order to help give you an idea about...
by Ben Adams | Dec 29, 2015 | Announcements
A quick (but important) announcement for you all: The finalized 2016 Training Schedule is now up, and we’re pleased to announce that we’ve added some ATA Rifle I classes to the mix. We’ve already had multiple signups for classes in 2016, so if you...
by Ben Adams | Dec 28, 2015 | ATA Pistol I, ATA Pistol I Reviews, Student Reviews
[Below is a course review from a man for whom I hold the highest respect. You see, when I first started on the warrior path almost 16 years ago, Senior Master Eric Burke was my first mentor. As well as being my sifu and teaching me Shaolin-Do Kung Fu, he was an...
by Ben Adams | Dec 26, 2015 | ATA Pistol I, ATA Pistol I Reviews, ATA Pistol II, ATA Pistol II Reviews, Student Reviews
[Below is a review from Tim. Tim took both Pistol I and Pistol II in December. He’s a great shooter, and I can tell he’s a good dude. He also let me shoot his suppressed rifles, so that was pretty sweet. Pay attention to what he says about things...