Pat mcnamara taps book

There are a couple of decent tidbits in here about how to shoot but, this book. From what ive been exposed to, i have to say i prefer what pat mac has to say in the following video regarding pistol fundamentals. When we tap into our intuition, decisions that seemed difficult to make suddenly gain more clarity. After all, what good are your weapons and tactics if you get winded while walking to your car.

Taps, tactical application of practical shooting, by patrick mcnamara by misc. Tactical application of practical shooting, or taps, by pat mcnamara is the first firearm training focused book i read. I think enos philosophy on this matter is similar to what pat mcnamara told us in a taps class. Pat mcnamara overcame depression after retiring from. This book is definitely one that i highly recommend for anyone experienced in shooting. Pat mcnamara instructs soldiers from the 10th mountain division on weapons malfunction identification and correction. Competition shooting by pat mcnamara alias training dream of a pat mcnamara competition shooting competition is a great way to and is the author of t. Buy a canvas duffle bag and fill it with tube sand, awesome training aid. Okay, right out of the gate, where do you come down on the ageold debate of 9mm versus. Pat mac is all about incorporating movement and putting you on a timer and its going to suck ass trying to put good hits on target of you are out of breath and.

Pat mcnamara has a gift for helping you as a shooter realize what you need to work on through his creative drills. Pat mcnamara 2 day taps carbine and pistol course i took this course this weekend and wanted to share a quick aar. Pat mcnamara combat strength training northeastshooters. Utilize his tips and techniques and reap the benefits as you shoot. Tactical applications of practical shooting, the name of which i can never remember. Tactical application of practical shooting mcnamara, patrick on. He trains individuals at basic and advanced levels of marksmanship and combat tactics. The cst ebook is your user guide for starting your combat chassis upgrade. Pat mcnamara 1day taps pistol low light december 2014. The pra 15 drill is a product of my own development, based on a number of sources, most notably kyle lambs 15 drill, and a drill i found in pat mcnamara s book taps. Pat mcnamara mac has 22 years of special operations experience, of which. Dude you can do so much with just regular body weight, some iron, and a good old fashioned sandbag.

These are no longer readily available at every gas station. Pat mcnamara taps course youtube pat mcnamara taps tactical application of practical shooting course october 2526 2014 fayetteville. Pat mac mcnamara uses a timer for tough practice drills. Pat mcnamara offers 2 unique takes on the bug out bag. Dont get sucked in by one of the oldest tactics in the book. He has written a series of articles in the magazine on physical fitness and training, and his combat strength training program. For those of you that dont know, pat mcnamara is a retired sgm from an army special mission unit, where his last assignment was one of the lead oct marksmanship training. Patrick mac mcnamara is a top tier firearms instructor with nearly two decades of experience in u. For pistol shooters, the 500 pt aggregate drill shot on an nra b8 25 yard bullseye should be of particular interest. Army special operations including the elite 1 stspecial forces operational detachmentdelta, otherwise known as delta force. Ive been reading pat mcnamaras taps tactical application of practical shooting and the more i read, the more id like to meet him and take a class from him. Rifle pistol skill builder drill book updated february.

Patrick mcnamara spent twentytwo years in the united states army in a myriad of. It suggests a more passive approach to trigger control which i feel reduces the tendency to jerk the trigger. To further the principles of the quiet professional, mti is developing a professional reading list for each respective profession of the mti community. Become the agent in charge of your own protection detail book. This book is a compilation of drills i have found useful over the years for firearms. Going to a pat mcnamara taps course in a few months. It is our duty and responsibility to protect and serve. Once i finished that book i knew that i wanted to attend a course with pat sometime in the future, better yet host. I love training as much as everyone else, but classes and ammunition are expensive. Pat mcnamara offers 2 unique takes on the bug out bag the bug out bag takes on a different meaning with pat mcnamara, who discusses his two different variations. Tactical application of practical shooting taps 2 day carbine and pistol class, december 2012 at chabot gun club in the sf bay area this past wednesday night we docgkr, ten others and i finished up two days with pat mcnamara his taps program on both carbine and pistol. Pat mcnamara 2 day taps carbine and pistol course socnet. Ive only gotten through the first 14 or so, but i like what he has to say so far. I recently took pat mcnamaras taps pistol class, and the principles written in this book were all used in the class wonderfully, buy this book, then go get some training.

To get a better look inside the mind of pat mcnamara, we asked him five questions about his job and his life as a soldier. Taps is seemingly random musings about weapons training, and sentinel is about how to use the concepts from a protection detail to ensure your or your familys safety. Pat mcnamara taps book ar15 training, tactics, and 3. Beyond the black and white of a book, the onehourand24minute video delivers the pure pat mac personality and unique emphasis on both training methodologies and the why behind his approach to. He has extensive experience in hostile firecombat zones in the middle east and eastern europe. I paraphrase your probability of achieving a certain outcome increases as your desire to achieve that outcome decreases. Tactical application of practical shooting, recognize the. Which books have most influenced your professional career. I have attended his 1day taps pistol low light class back in december and he did not disappoint so i was looking forward to his take.

Rifle pistol skill builder drill book updated february 2014 i did not invent these drills. To prepare, buy his book tactical application of practical shooting and read it. Taps, tactical application of practical shooting, by. Tactical application of practical shooting and sentinel. Pat uses tires, sledgehammers, all common use things to train. Army in a myriad of special operations units and he retired from the armys premier hostage rescue unit as a sergeant major. Military law enforcement urban firerescue wildland fire mountain professional we need your help. Become the agent in charge of your own protection detail is written by a man who has been there and does that. I attended with my dad steve who has just gotten back into firearms training after retiring from the army in 2001. We at recoil are privileged to count pat mcnamara mac as one of our esteemed contributors. Pat mcnamara has joined the panteao ranks with a video version of his popular tactical application of practical shooting taps course. Recognize the void in your tactical training will increase the confidence and efficiency in your shooting by providing training tips and courses of fire to help you significantly improve your marksmanship. The best pistol book imho, of course is the overlooked modern handgun fundamentals by brad engmann.

Earlier this year i finished reading pat mcnamara s book, t. Discover why csts performancebased training methodology is superior to outcomebased training approaches. Pat mcnamara mac has 22 years of special operations experience, of which were in 1st sfodd. Inside the mind of former delta force soldier pat mcnamara. Anyone who enjoys the science of tactical shooting, will love this book. Patrick mcnamara spent 22 years in the united states army in a myriad of special operations units. When things go south and there is no cell or sat coverage, you need to revert to the basics. Tmacs taps course 2 oct4 oct waunakee, wi lightfighter. Make ready with pat mcnamara pistol taps pmr070 sof special. The book includes many of the practice drills that he uses in class.

This is the best book describing shooting fundamentals, and their applications thats ever been written. Taps, tactical application of practical shooting, by patrick mcnamara. He has written a couple of books and the first one i would read is t. He has extensive experience in hostile firecombat zones in the middle east, and eastern europe. In his free time daniel enjoys wearing kilts and reading the constitution. Dont miss your chance, click below to register now register now. Books by patrick mcnamara author of sentinel goodreads. Which books have made your professional reading list and you would. When he worked in the premier special missions unit, he became an impeccable marksman, shooting with accurate, lethal results and tactical effectiveness. Hes also the author of the book tactical application of practical shooting and runs the taps course.