The Mick & Pat Show - Thresholds Will Get You Killed
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- Mick and Pat
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- Thu 27 Mar 2025
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Few things are more humbling than watching yourself "die" repeatedly during tactical training. That's exactly what happened when we gathered a group of friends for an intensive Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course at our headquarters.
The first and most crucial lesson we learned? Thresholds kill. Those doorways, windows, and transitions between spaces are where most operators meet their end – hesitating for even a millisecond can be fatal. We Break down some real-world footage of trained professionals making fatal mistakes in doorways, bringing home the stark reality that Hollywood-style room clearing is pure fantasy.
As we progressed through increasingly complex scenarios, adding hostile combatants armed with gel blasters, we discovered just how challenging CQB truly is. Even our highly experienced instructors "died" repeatedly during demonstrations. The most sobering realization? John Wick wouldn't survive the first scene of his own movie.
Beyond the tactical skills, the greatest value came from developing the right mindset under stress. Learning to maintain clear thinking, make quick decisions, and adapt when plans inevitably collapse proved far more valuable than any specific technique. While most civilians will never need offensive CQB skills, the mental training translates to numerous emergency scenarios.
The weekend left us with newfound respect for those who perform these operations professionally – and a healthy dose of realism about our own capabilities when bullets start flying through walls.
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