First Aid Kit vs Trauma Kit
People often confuse First Aid Kit vs Trauma Kit. They are both necessary, but very different. It’s important to have the right tools for the job. It wouldn’t make sense to use a Band-Aid for an [...]
Training Tip – How to Conduct a Proper Rifle Check
By: Phil Chaney, Mobile Training Team Instructor How to conduct a systematic check of your rifle starting from the rear and working your way forward: sling, stock, sights, and lights. Training [...]
Training Tip – How to Load & Status Check an AR-15
By: Phil Chaney, Mobile Training Team Instructor M4 Weapon System: Press Check As in any loading procedure, make sure you have a safe weapon and safe direction. Lock the bolt to the rear – [...]
Why Many CQB Methods are Ineffective – Part 1: Advancing on the Threat
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor Many CQB methods taught across the country go against innate survival instincts. Speed and aggression without surprise can be a recipe for disaster if not [...]
Reality Based Training – More Than Marksmanship
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor Reality Based Training – More Than Marksmanship Marksmanship is a much smaller piece of the puzzle than most people think. Most of our instructors would say [...]
You Have Your Concealed Handgun Permit – Now What?
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor Like many people, you finally have your Concealed Handgun Permit and realize the training you received was mostly “check the box” and didn’t do a lot to [...]
11 Everyday Safety Tips
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor Here are everyday safety tips you should be aware of at all times. 1. Keep your head up. Everything starts with awareness. Keep your head up and out of [...]
88 Tactical Teaches Hebron Youth Dangers Of Bullying & Abductions
By: Tommy Rezac, Channel 21 News Channel Nebraska HEBRON, NE – Omaha’s 88 Tactical has traveled the Midwest, teaching the young and old about the dangers of bullying and abduction, and how [...]
88 Tactical COO encourages companies to have emergency response plan
By: Alexa Reye, KMTV Channel 3 News An active shooter alert goes out to students, staff, and police at Bellevue University Friday morning. This turned out to be a false alarm. But Chief [...]
Tips for Cleaning Firearms
Whether you have firearms for sport or self-defense, you should always ensure they are in the best working condition, which means cleaning them regularly – especially after a session at the range [...]
Ready to Buy Your First Firearm? What You Need to Know
Buying your first firearm is a big step, and there are a few important things you should consider – especially if you have never bought a firearm before. Here’s what you need to know for your [...]
4 Reasons to Take Your Concealed Carry Class with 88 Tactical
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor & COO Reasons to Take Your Concealed Carry Class with 88 Tactical We were among the first few companies to have a state-approved curriculum for [...]
Using a Laser to Improve your Shooting Technique
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor & COO One thing you can do to make your dynamic shooting technique very good very quickly is to simply use a laser as an aiming device. I know this [...]
Overlooked Training Tactics: Blade Deployment
By: Devin Crinklaw, Senior Instructor During traditional edged weapon training, a large amount of time is spent on the actual edged weapon application onto another human being, and a relatively [...]
Basic Home Defense: How to Improve Your Home Safety and Peace of Mind
By: Trevor Thrasher, Senior Instructor & COO Home safety is always one of our customer’s top concerns, and for good reason. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are [...]
