For me, the 2018 Tactical Games in Fayetteville, North Carolina, did a lot to validate my training, as a prior service member, law enforcement, and contractor. But some context would be helpful here — like what are the Tactical Games?
The Tactical Games, in the most simple terms, merges a CrossFit-style competition and a two-gun competition (rifle and pistol). It’s the brainchild of Tim Burke, a career Special Forces soldier and all-around amazing guy. The games, put on in partnership with Brownells, are comprised of a series of events held over the course of two days, designed to push you physically and mentally — all the while requiring a high degree of accuracy with respect to shooting. Simple on its face, right? Wrong …
The two ends of the spectrum…