| WARRIOR
TALK NEWS - JANUARY 2009
The
Official Newsletter of ONE SOURCE, WARRIORTALK and SUAREZ
INTERNATIONAL
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MESSAGE FROM GABE SUAREZ
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Well, 2009 is finally upon
us. Contrary to indications by those who "said they knew",
the world did not end last year did it?
While
I think 2009 promises to be a year of challenges, I don't think
oblivion is right around the corner this year either. I think we
have been up to challenges before and we will all do fine again.
Our only limits are the limits of our ingenuity and creativity.
Every
problem has an answer and every door has a key. The one
guaranteed thing is that if you wait for someone else, like the
government, to try to solve YOUR problem, whatever it may be, you
are in for a long wait. So here is to ingenuity, creativity
and a great 2009!
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| NEW CLASS FOR 2009 - ZERO TO FIVE FEET |

Zero To Five Feet -
Pistol Gunfighting
This revolutionary class focuses on integrating the pistol into the
fight at zero to five feet. This is what some trainers call "The
Hole" and their entire perspective is to "Get Out Of The Hole".
We don't worry about "getting out of the hole" because the reality of
it is that you won't. Instead, we get comfortable in
there...we set up a nice cozy camp there and learn to thrive where
other men fear to walk. We make the other guy want to get out of the
hole he finds himself in as we start to rip his head right off his
shoulders. This will be a very thorough study on how to prevail
and not get killed at this distance interval. We will do a great
deal of technical work to ingrain the correct skills and then work them
extensively via force on force exercises. You have never seen training
and information like this before.
While I do want to make sure guys are in reasonable condition to handle
this, you don't need to be a hard core athlete to do this. We will play
hard...but within reason for the attendees we normally have in class.
Some Topics: Dealing against the drawn gun. Bad guy pointing in on you.
What are all the options? We will look at everything from running away,
to drawing and killing him, stabbing him with a knife, to disarming him
and shooting him with his own gun. Dealing against the drawn knife.
Both from "hold up" type situations to actual attacks. You will deal
with them with the gun in hand (this one is really cool), and with
empty hands, leading into a draw and shots as part of the fight.
Dealing with a fight in confined areas such as hallways, elevators,
phone booths and cars. All empty handed, and with weapons and with one
leading to the other. (Props will be used as the range allows) Dealing
with more than one bad guy. How to position and maneuver to deny them
the advantage, as well as how to immediately escalate and take them
out. The combined use of various tools such as knife and gun, knife and
light, light and gun, gun and stick. Not only the how, but the why as
well. These and other topics will make this one of the hottest
classes available to civilian operators.
This class is taught by Gabe Suarez.
Duration: 2 Days 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Prerequisites: Students must be in
reasonable physical condition and have a good understanding of firearms
safety
Ammunition: Approximately 200 rounds
- Factory Loaded FMJ Ammo Only Please.
Equipment: Pistol, holster, at least
two magazines, and the usual range safety gear (ear and eye
protection). Bring an airsoft pistol with the necessary gear
(pellets, facemask, etc. - all of it is available at http://www.onesourcetactical.com)
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| THE REVOLVER AS A CARRY WEAPON |
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How many of you carry wheelguns?
Jeff Cooper once told me that, in the old days of training, half of a
typical pistol class would be comprised of auto-loading handguns -
Typically Browning/Colt types. The other half, usually police officers,
would be armed with revolvers. He said that this trend slowly began to
change in the early eighties. By the time I attended his courses in the
late eighties, it was rare to see a revolver-armed student.
This trend was also seen in law enforcement. I went through my original
PoliceAcademy pistol training, back in the old days, with a revolver
(S&W Model 67). The most common sidearm for many officers, at that
time, was some sort of Smith & Wesson or Colt revolver, usually .38
Special or .357 Magnum. Today, however, you rarely see revolvers in the
field, and then only in the holsters of older officers, usually just
months from retirement. Most of the newer breed sport Glocks, Berettas,
and other ultra-modern handguns. The feeling among many officers is
that the "wheelgun" is obsolete. For many, its only true role is that
of last-ditch backup in the form of a 2" Barreled .38 snubbie. Is the
revolver obsolete? Let's think about this.
While, I am one of those who favors a modern handgun (Glock in my
case), I am not so quick to dismiss a good revolver. The revolver is
very effective as a fighting tool. All you need do to verify that is
study your history. A fighting handgun, regardless of design, is
intended for a specific mission. That mission, specifically, is to
allow its operator to respond to unanticipated threats, quickly and in
a powerful manner. That mission is the same today, as it was 50 years
ago. These confrontations have always been characterized by high
intensity, short duration violence, where so-called firepower is rarely
an issue. Of greater importance is the ability to deal the adversary a
solid and powerful blow, before he does the same to you. Most revolvers
designed for anti-personnel use fulfill that mission as well as any
other handgun, but no handgun is powerful enough to come with a 100%
guarantee. Sometimes a follow-up shot...or two is needed. So
controllability becomes an issue.
Many fighting revolvers are of the .38/.357 caliber family. This will
do fine as long as careful ammunition selection takes place. Some .357
magnum loads, for example, are dramatically over-penetrative and
exhibit excessive muzzle flash. Other loads, which are just as
effective against humans, do not share the same characteristics of
penetration and muzzle flash.
Revolvers are also available in .40/.44 caliber. In my opinion,
although larger than their 357 caliber cousins, provide a greater
potential of creating damage to the adversary. Be careful with load
selection again. It is a rare individual who can control a full-house
.44 magnum in hammers and multiple target engagements. Don't trust your
life to "magic bullet" propaganda. A thorough study of the literature
available from forensic specialists on wound trauma, and terminal
ballistics should be your guide.
While on the issue of weapon control, mention must be made of the grips
on a revolver (Yeah, I know. Cooper used to call them
"stocks". I don't care. To me stocks bel;ong on a rifle).
Many of the wooden grips originally sold on revolvers were there
as almost an after thought. This has changed in recent years as
revolver manufacturers attempt to regain a share of the market. These
weapons are now being sold with more suitable grips from the
factory. Whether you retain the factory standard or purchase some
type of after-market grips, be certain that the left-side panel allows
clearance for speed-loader insertion and manipulation. If this is not
the case, either change them, or modify them.
Additionally, any sharp edges or points on a weapon intended for
combative use are to be avoided. Briskly rub your hands all over the
revolver. Anyplace you find a sharp edge, remove it. Do this even if
refinishing the weapon is needed as a result. This is not an issue with
the stainless steel revolvers, but it may with a blue steel weapon.
Skill requires practice, both dry and live-fire. This is something
you'll probably avoid if your gun tears up your hands so much that you
need to keep some bandages and plasma around when you practice.
Along with control, accuracy is of great importance. The two things on
a revolver affecting this the most, assuming that everything is in
working order, are the sights and the trigger. Revolver sights come in
adjustable and fixed varieties. Either one is acceptable, as long as
they are easy to see quickly under stress, and in dim light. Avoid any
sights that are extremely high profile, or which have sharp edges.
Again, sharp, hand-slashing points may be rounded off with a file. For
those who operate in low light environments, tritium sights are
available for many revolvers.
The actual trigger on most revolvers is suitable as issued. It should
not be excessively wide, nor should it have grooves or other additions
on its face. Smooth and polished is the best type of trigger face.
Remember, most combat revolver shooting will be done in double action,
so a trigger that allows easy double action work is preferred. There is
little that the individual can do in order to alter the actual weight
of the trigger press. This is the realm of the revolver-gunsmith.
Whatever you do, do not cut the springs on your revolver. If you wish a
lighter, smoother trigger, you can have one, but there are no shortcuts
here.
Revolvers are issued with all sorts of barrel lengths. Again, keep
sight of the mission. These weapons will be carried in and presented
from a holster. A very long barrel will be slow and difficult to
maneuver. Similarly detrimental, an extremely short barrel will
sacrifice other mission requirements. A good compromise is something in
the 4 inch to 6 inch range. If concealment is the paramount concern, I
don't think the adversary at three feet will care what length the
barrel is so go for a 3 inch or 2 inch version.
Those are all the requirements of a fighting revolver. I have found
that when compared to the auto-loading pistols, unless the test is
slanted toward the auto-loader, the revolver is just as useful. With
proper ammunition, the revolver gives away nothing to the auto-loader
in terms of terminal ballistics. The only area where it is surpassed by
the auto-loader is when long strings of fire are faced, which may be a
requirement in the fight.
The revolver skills that an operator must have to be effective are the
same ones he would need if equipped with an auto-loader. Constant
attention must be given to double action trigger manipulation. This is
the heart of the wheelgun, so dry practice the DA trigger day and
night. Along with this, manipulating Speed Loaders is of great
importance, as is developing ability to maneuver individual rounds
during tactical reloads. This is the only weakness of the revolver, so
make allowance for that. In order to be the best you can be with the
revolver, it is essential to seek out and obtain professional
instruction.
Is the revolver dead? In a word, no. I suspect that as we move
deeper into the 21st century, however, we will see few revolvers
in holsters as "primary weapons". For those who are required to carry
it, or for those who favor its simplicity, the revolver will still
allow them to do just as well in a confrontation as long as the
operator does his part. As we've always said, It is the man, and not
the weapon which makes the difference.
Gabe Suarez
One Source Tactical
Suarez International USA
Christian Warrior Ministries
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I
am come to
send peace on earth: I came not to send peace,
but a sword.
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| ZERO TO FIVE FEET - RIFLE |
October
22-23, 2009
Zero To Five Feet - Rifle Gunfighting
Prescott, AZ
This revolutionary class focuses on integrating the rifle into the
fight at zero to five feet. We know the rifle is best used at
disatnce, however, the reality of urban encounters shows this will not
always be the case.
Urban riflemen find themselves in what some trainers call "The
Hole" and their entire perspective is to "Get Out Of The Hole".
We don't worry about "getting out of the hole" because the reality of
it is that you won't. Instead, we get comfortable in
there...we set up a nice cozy camp there and learn to thrive where
other men fear to walk. We make the other guy want to get out of the
hole he finds himself in as we start to rip his head right off his
shoulders. This will be a very thorough study on how to prevail
and not get killed at this distance interval. We will do a great
deal of technical work to ingrain the correct skills and then work them
extensively via force on force exercises. You have never seen training
and information like this before.
While I do want to make sure guys are in reasonable condition to handle
this, you don't need to be a hard core athlete to do this. We will play
hard...but within reason for the attendees we normally have in class.
Some Topics: Dealing against the rifle pointed in at you. Bad guy
pointing in on you. What are all the options? We will look at
everything from running away, to drawing and killing him, stabbing him
with a knife, to disarming him and shooting him with his own gun.
Dealing against the drawn knife with a rifle in
your hands. You will deal with them with the rifle in hand
(this one is really cool), leading either into shots on the bad guy or
using the rifle as an impact weapon. Dealing with a fight in confined
areas such as hallways, elevators, and small rooms. (Props will be used
as the range allows). Dealing with more than one bad guy. How to
position and maneuver to deny them the advantage, as well as how to
immediately escalate and take them out. The combined use of various
tools such as knife and rifle, bayonet and rifle, rifle and light,
rifle and pistol. Not only the how, but the why as well. These and
other topics will make this one of the hottest classes available to
civilian operators.
This class is taught by Gabe Suarez.
Duration: 2 Days 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Prerequisites: Students must be in
reasonable physical condition and have a good understanding of firearms
safety
Ammunition: Approximately 200 rounds
- Factory Loaded FMJ Ammo Only Please.
Equipment: Rifle and rifle gear, At
least Two Rifle Magazines, Pistol, holster, at least two magazines, and
the usual range safety gear (ear and eye protection). Bring an
airsoft rifle with the necessary gear (pellets, facemask, etc. -
all of it is available at http://www.onesourcetactical.com
We can rent gear to you if you do not have it.
Location: Yavapai Recreational
League Range in Prescott, AZ
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| THE STOCKED PISTOL |
In the dim past, when
the first functional self-loading pistols became available, it was
examined as what we would today call a PDW (personal defense weapon).
Unlike the infantry rifle, or other long gun, this was meant to defend
the user and extend the capabilities of the one-handed pistol.
The first stocked self-loading pistol was the Borchardt, a clumsy but
functional for the day, pistol. It incorportaed a flat detachable
stock. Eventually Mauser and Luger expanded on the idea as well as Mr.
Browning and Mr. Webley. In fact, it was a common accessory for
military pistols of the pre-WW2 era...and subsequent designs such as
the HK VP-70 and others that followed.
Because of our ever protective government's infringements, having a
stocked pistol requires some footwork in terms of licenses and such,
but it really only costs an additional $200 for those who still live in
free states. Not a big deal really. So the question is...why?
Recently, I was exposed to the concept of the pistol caliber carbine.
Our good friend and staff instructor Karl Johnson relates how he favors
such a weapon in certain environments where a full assault rifle, or a
shotgun might not be desired. As well, I have discussed his with some
acquaintances who favor an SBR semi auto UZI for home defense, and as a
compact PDW. I know another man who owns a Skorpian VZ61 pistol that
has been SBRd and has a stock. But none of these aforementioned weapons
have full auto capability so in reality, the rate of fire of a semi
auto Uzi is no different than that of a Glock.
The first big question I suppose is this. It is not a rifle, and only
has the ballistic capability of a pistol, so why add a stock to a
pistol? In my studies I have found that a stock does two things.
1). It allows a much steadier hold on the weapon than you can get from
any "standard" pistol position. Steadier hold means greater long range
accuracy as well as more precise short range accuracy. A pistol is
no more difficult to "fire" than a rifle, but it is easier to hit with
a rifle due to its four points of contact, versus only two for the
pistol.
It will help you steady yourself in less
time than a stockless pistol would take you so you can make the longer
shots. There is no question that one can make long shots with a regular
CCW gun. Hell....we had 1/3 of the last Terrorist interdiction class
out to 200 yards in Houston!!! The issue is will a stock help you do it
more often, more consistently, and faster. My answer is that it will.
2). It allows greater recoil/muzzle flip control and thus allows for a
much quicker follow up shot, or shots. It will help you recover
from recoil faster thus putting more damage on the bad guy in a shorter
period of time. And for those who would lecture me on recoil control,
please do not. I think I have shown how fast one can shoot a CCW stock
Glock in the ACRG DVD. Trust me, an additional contact point will help
you do it better.
These two things cannot be denied by anyone who tries the concept.
3). Does a pistol caliber aid you over a rifle
caliber? In certain locations, the answer is yes. We can debate it all
you want, but unless you have touched off a Suchka or a Colt Commando
inside a house, take my word for it...at five to fifteen feet, the
Suchka or the pistol will all work just fine. One will have ruinous
effects on your short term hearing, one will not.
One will also draw all manner of attention to
you while the other one will not. Vorobiev told me everyone hated the
Krinkov in Afghanistan and ditched it first chance because it was so
loud.
4). Will a pistol sized rifle do the same things the stocked pistol
will do? No it won't. Next.
5). Why not just go with a SBR AR or an SBR AK instead? You could. But
the concept we are looking at can fit in a much smaller package and
thus will not likely be left behind. Why was the MP5 PDW not the same
exact size as the full sized MP5...or HK 53? Because the bigger weapons
would likely be left behind in the environments where the much smaller
PDW would not.
You can probably put a Glock 34 and its stock in a typical sized laptop
bag and take it everywhere with you...in addition to your CCW pistol
which should be in the same caliber and use the same magazines.
6). And finally....guys...we need to get away from the CCW surprise
gunfight for this weapon concept. it is not for that. It is for a
generally proactive offensive application. Granted...it is not the best
offensive weapon, but like the pocket pistol, it may the only one
possible in many venues.
The next big question is where would this be an asset? I personally use
a pistol for home defense. The reason is simple. There are too many
people inside to reach for either a shotgun or an assault rifle.
Additionally, I may have the need to move from room to room securing
non-combatants, and that cannot be done with a long gun. Of course, the
XO is backing me up with her Kalashnikov, but still, the
maneuverability of the short gun cannot be beaten in this realm.
Many years ago when I would creep around bad people's houses
looking for bad guys, the MP5 and Colt Commando would often be left and
I would opt for a pistol alone in order to be more maneuverable. In
this environment, a stocked pistol would be the best of both worlds.
Moreover, in an NPE, or an SRE (socially restricted environment), a
stocked pistol can be disassembled of the stock, and the stock can
remain with you while you holster the pistol itself. Or an entire
stocked pistol with several magazines can fit into a lap top
bag. A good candidate for this would be a Glock 34. One can obtain
a detachable stock for this, as well as 33 round magazines, making this
a very compact and versatile PDW. Add an Insights Light mount, and
there is very little that cannot be done with this werapon inside its
ballistic limits.
Applications? Think of those times,
whatever they may be, when you would love to have a rifle, but going to
get it would not be possible. True the Stocked Pistol PDW is not
a rifle, but I will bet it would have come in very handy in Mumbai.
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COMBATIVE PISTOL
MARKSMANSHIP
In Combative Pistol Marksmanship, Gabe Suarez establishes the
foundation necessary for future intermediate and adsvanced
levels. The entire premise is that "SHOOTING IS EASY".
Gabe proves that, by giving you all the steps needed to fire an
accurate shot. All the secrets are here from the fundamentals of
marsksmanship to really understanding the surprise break, and the use
of the sights, and more. This DVD is suitable for both the
advanced shooter as a refresher of things forgotten, and for the novice
to learn the correct way the first time.
THIS DVD IS GUARANTEED TO
MAKE YOU A BETTER PISTOL SHOT!!!
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| CHRISTIAN
WARRIOR |
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Suarez
International is dedicated to His service, and this section exists to
glorify His name and to provide encouragement to our brothers-in-arms
that serve Him as Christian Warriors. We believe that God gave us
courage and called us to the profession of arms, and that its His will
that we be strong and dangerous in the face of evil and the sons of
perdition that walk this earth.
One of the biggest
problems we have today is that we, the Church, seem to have become so
tribal that we have divided ourselves. Remember the old one from
Ben Franklin about hanging together - or seperately? I think that
may apply to us today.
We
must agree that we don't all have to agree exactly on spiritual
issues, but that we must agree on secular issues. Look, I am
not going to convince my Jewish brothers about Christ anymore than they
will convince me I need to observe Mosaic law. That is
fine. In the end, when we are dead, we will know who is right,
and I leave it at that.
Think of it. If the Catholics got along with the Baptists in
secular matters, and the Mormons got along with the Jews, and so
on, think of the political and social power we would wield? What
a nation we would have? But we have compromised our majority by
squabbling.
Yes,
I know - we disagree about God, and about Jesus, and about which day to
worship and all of that. But I will point out one simple
thing. The enemies of God are quite united while we are
not. And when we are forming the "skirmish line" on the
right and on the left, we will find men whom we could never agree with
on spiritual matters fighting side by side on social and political
issues that we see eye to eye.
Let's keep that in mind as we move into 2009.
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GUNFIGHTING
NOT MERE "SQUARE RANGE" TARGET
SHOOTING
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