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​Fieldcraft Survival Skills Weekend Training Recap

​Fieldcraft Survival Skills Weekend Training Recap

Posted by Kevin Estela on May 3rd 2023

“We’re going to compress the best information from 6 classes over three days of instruction.” Imagine hearing that if you’re a person with limited time to train. Training requires an investment of your time and that is a resource we all don’t have enough of. Personally, I’m a training junkie. From m …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Course Recap: The 48 Hour Survival Challenge

Course Recap: The 48 Hour Survival Challenge

Posted by Kevin Estela on Oct 14th 2021

Earlier this summer, I was challenged by Fieldcraft Survival’s very own Mike Glover to spend 72 hours in the desert with nothing more than the contents of a Ziploc bag. I took up the challenge, suffered through the heat a bit, and made it back only to find another challenge waiting for me. This …
Competition Shooting: Getting Started

Competition Shooting: Getting Started

Posted by Hunter Constantine on Oct 8th 2020

Competitive shooting is one of the best methods to practice and increase your firearm handling skills. It is rewarding when you prevail and a nonstop challenge of your abilities. It can become quite addicting once you catch the competition bug.My name is Hunter Constantine, I am the Team Captain for …