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SIG TREAD Pistol Upgrades

SIG TREAD Pistol Upgrades

Posted by Kevin Estela on Mar 8th 2023

The SIG Sauer TREAD line of firearms was designed to provide quality at an affordable price point. Compared to many firearms on the market, the SIG TREAD line offers upgrades in their base models that would otherwise have to be added on competitor firearms. I purchased a TREAD pistol in the late sum …
Real Training for Real People

Real Training for Real People

Posted by Kevin Estela on Feb 27th 2023

It’s one of the first things you see when you walk into Fieldcraft Training’s North Carolina location. “Real Training for Real People” can be found on a sandwich board sign to your left. That is the motto or expression we use to ground students in the expectations for each class. In an industry wher …
Don’t Become a Statistic and a Story

Don’t Become a Statistic and a Story

Posted by Kevin Estela on Feb 21st 2023

We’ve all sat through that talk. You know the one, the one that included a story about a guy, somewhere else, who did something foolish and he became the focus of a teaching point. Chances are, you’ve probably sat through multiple talks like this and if you’re like me, you’ve said, “that could never …
A Mile In His Shoes

A Mile In His Shoes

Posted by Kevin Estela on Feb 16th 2023

We’ve all heard it. “Don’t judge a man unless you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.” This idea reminds us to use empathy and seek understanding before we cast judgment. I’d like to say I am above judging others but realistically, I am not. We don’t live in a judgment-free society and each day, I make h …
Fieldcraft Survival UT to NC Road Trip

Fieldcraft Survival UT to NC Road Trip

Posted by Kevin Estela on Feb 9th 2023

3 moves in 2 years. I haven’t moved more than most and there are those of you reading this who definitely have me beat for relocation time and time again. I spent most of my life in one state and I only had to move less than an hour when I moved within it. Back in 2020, I moved from Connecticut to U …
How to Maximize Your Training

How to Maximize Your Training

Posted by Kevin Estela on Feb 2nd 2023

It’s important to match your software to your hardware. In other words, it is important to get proper training on the kit we all love to carry. In the immortal words of the late Lt. Col Jeff Cooper, “Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.” We woul …