Terminal Ballistics

• Velocity and energy scale together
• Hollow points expand to transfer energy
• Slow a round to flatten or break it
• Below roughly 400 fps it won't break skin

Body Armor Levels

• Soft Kevlar stops common handgun rounds
• Rifle threats demand hard ceramic plates
• Kevlar slips against thin edged weapons
• Layer dense materials to improvise cover

Pistol Fundamentals

• Press the trigger straight to the rear
• Build the same firm grip every time
• Field strip to clean, inspect, and clear
• Track the front sight through recoil

Edged Tools

• Settle on one mastered blade, skip rotation
• Keep pivots clean and lubricated
• Choose steel for edge and corrosion resistance
• A blade works in many planes at once

Beating Detectors

• Scanners ignore small non-ferrous metals
• Carbon fiber and titanium pass low-signature
• A culturally obvious souvenir reads as benign
• Source a weapon inside if you can't carry in

Loadout & Carry

• Carry the right things in the right place
• Layer gear across body, belt, and pack
• Build redundancy so one loss isn't fatal
• Fix carry spots, then drill the draw

Escape Kits

• Wear E&E tools, never carry them in a bag
• Place items reachable while restrained
• A universal handcuff key is priority one
• Keep a pre-packed go-bag for fast exit

Trauma Care

• Control hemorrhage before anything else
• Apply a tourniquet for severe limb bleeding
• Dress the wound and manage for shock
• Keep a compact, fast-to-use wrap on hand