by Ben Adams | Jan 21, 2016 | Announcements
I’m happy to announce that Appalachian Tactical Academy, LLC is now accepting credit and debit card payments through Flint Mobile. Through Flint, we can process Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Prices currently remain the same for all classes...
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...
