
The Science Behind the Targets
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE TARGETS Garrick Fernbaugh (Fern) May 5th, 2024 A BRIEF HISTORY OF TARGETS FOR FIREARMS TRAINING The targets used for firearms training are undoubtedly much more important ...

The Perception of Time Slowing Down
Tachypsychia, describes the phenomena of time slowing down and is recognized as a neurological condition that distorts our perception of time. This phenomenon is commonly brought on during life-t...

Reaction Times and Image Processing
Mental chronometry, is the scientific study of processing speed or reaction times (RT) on cognitive tasks to include the content, duration, and temporal sequencing of mental operations. The proc...

Optimal Performance During Fight or Flight
What role does fear play in the fight or flight response? Many years ago, when I was just a young pup in the SEAL teams I was told to expect to experience tunnel vision and other symptoms associa...

Laser Safety on a Tactical Range
The use of tactical lasers is common during training and real-world operations, however it seems few are knowledgeable about the associated safety hazards. Therefore, this post exists to provide ...

The Load Sequencing process takes advantage of how we learn and repeat what we've learned under stress. Repetition equates to reliability in combat.