Shooting from Retention
Retention shooting is a phrase that’s commonly used, but poorly understood. We tackle the visible part of the iceberg, and give some ideas on retention training.
Pistol Shooting Drills 201
A collection of warm-up pistol drills to work at on the range. Focusing on the fundamentals and marksmanship.
Guns of ISG: The Cereberus Project
After the 2009 and 2011 ammunition shortages, it hit me that odd calibers are usually out of favor and in stock. But are multi-caliber firearms safe & reliable?
Guns of ISG: The Makarov
In this article, we will outline below why we believe that the Makarov should be considered as a well-rounded compact EDC carry gun for OCONUS use. Enter the Mak.
Why the AK?
In the past, we’ve discussed how to run the AK, but the question remains: Why choose one over another platform?
Civil War Huckleberries
The US hasn’t quite yet committed itself to a full-scale civil war, but the friction is causing smoke. Here are our thoughts on how this might play out.
The Strength of the Pack
Introduction We think of ISG as a “pack” or community, an homage to Rudyard Kipling’s famous “The Law of the Jungle“, in which he wrote: The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” What is strength? How do we assess such a thing, and how can…
The Best Medicine: Lessons from Afghanistan
It’s time to get personal at ISG. Learn some of the foundational experiences that helped shape our philosophy, mentality, and approach.
Toxic Masculinity: Don’t knock it ’til you try it
You’ve probably heard of toxic masculinity. You’ve probably heard the outrage on both sides. Want the reality without the politics? Check us out.
Thoughts on Socialism
Socialism has emerged among western Millennials as the alternative to abusive capitalism. What’s the problem? We haven’t had capitalism in more than 100 years.