Rifle Marksmanship: Pat Mac’s Delta-Grade Drills to Tighten Your Groups
We sometimes neglect working on the fundamentals. These are the core skills around which everything rotates. It’s sometimes necessary to...
Tradecraft: Pat Mac on Spy Knowledge and Not Becoming a Victim
I had a job in Eastern Europe during the Cold War that, in a nutshell, consisted of emplacing spy networks...
7 Must-Have Items for Surviving the Alaskan Wilderness With Pat Mac
We’ve all heard the expression “It’s better to have and not need than to need and not have.” Another important...
Pat McNamara on Why You Should Make a List of Hobbies and Recharge
My wife and I have a saying: “Every night is Saturday night, but every morning is Monday morning.” We both...
9 Lifesaving Self Defense Tips From Pat McNamara
In an era of persistent conflict both at home and abroad, life’s uncertainty can test whether or not we are...
VIDEO: Why Your Carbine Should Be on ‘Safe’ During a Mag Change
When do we perform a magazine change with our carbines? I think the answer should be when we want to,...
Keyboard Warrior: Pat Mac on How To Handle the Modern Troll
Anyone who has a footprint on social media has probably been on the receiving end of either an attack or...
Chassis Overhaul: 5 Keys to Strength Training with Pat McNamara
Telling a guy how to work out is like telling him how to work the barbeque pit in his backyard. Most...
Get Your Head Outta Your Ass! Situational Awareness with Pat McNamara
Look where you want to go. Don’t look where you don’t want to go. Whether it’s a date with someone...
Metal Up, Buttercup: Pat Mac’s 5 Must-Have Songs for Your Gym Playlist
If you don't follow Ballistic contributor Pat McNamara on Instagram (@TmacsInc), well, for starters, you're an idiot. It also means...
Mr. Manners: Let’s Have an Open Discussion on Open Carry
You walk into your local grocery store and immediately see an intense discussion going on. There is a middle-aged man...
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