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U.S. Army Military Working Dogs: The Four-Legged Combat Multiplier We Keep Rediscovering (and Keep Trying to Shrink)
A Rick Hogg, style deep dive into U.S. Army Military Working Dogs, history, GWOT lessons, 31K handlers, training at JBSA-Lackland, Robby’s Law, and why we can’t afford to shrink the program again.

Rick Hogg
Feb 77 min read


War HOGG Vehicle Tactics Part II: Auto Glass Lies, Mobility Saves Lives, and “Cool” Gets You Hurt
Vehicle tactics is about survivability, using your vehicle’s mobility, understanding the realities of auto glass and ballistic deflection, choosing smart cover, and building a responsible, safety-first training plan for lawful self-defense and duty response.

Rick Hogg
Feb 67 min read


War HOGG Vehicle Tactics Part I: Your Vehicle Is Mobility, Cover, and a Plan - Not a Coffin
Vehicle tactics start with a plan and disciplined fundamentals, seated marksmanship, barricade work, safe holster placement, and vehicle-based carbine considerations, so you can break contact, create distance, and survive an ambush.

Rick Hogg
Feb 67 min read


War HOGG Skill Builder: Shooting on the Move — Own the Dot, Own the Fight
Shooting on the move is a critical CQB skill built in dry fire and proven on the flat range. Learn forward and lateral movement mechanics for pistol and carbine, how to use a visible laser for feedback, and a War HOGG monthly plan to measure, train, and retest.

Rick Hogg
Feb 57 min read


Aimpoint at 50 Years: The Standard for Duty-Grade Red Dots—and Why 2025 Changes the Mounting Game
Aimpoint turns 50 and still leads the red dot world with duty-grade reliability. Inside the new Aimpoint COA and revolutionary A-CUT (Glock partnership), why enclosed emitters matter for real work, and how the ACRO C-2 expands the ACRO line for carbine use.

Rick Hogg
Feb 56 min read


Pistol Shooting From a Kneeling Position: Get Smaller, Get Steadier, Stay in the Fight
Learn War HOGG Tactical’s three kneeling pistol shooting positions, hasty kneeling, supported kneeling, and double-knee kneeling, plus how to use cover, manage angles, build a dry-fire plan, and track progress with a timer and The Firearms Training Notebook.

Rick Hogg
Feb 58 min read


Seated Pistol Shooting: Build the Skill Before You Need It
Learn how to safely and effectively shoot a pistol from a seated position using the War HOGG building-block method—dry fire first, strong-side draw foundations, angled engagement with foot pivots, and a simple 10-rep live-fire test you can track and improve all month.

Rick Hogg
Feb 57 min read


Carbine to Pistol Transition: The Skill That Keeps You in the Fight
Carbine to Pistol Transition: The Skill That Keeps You in the Fight. Learn the War HOGG carbine-to-pistol transition skill builder: one carbine shot, transition, one pistol shot, the safety-first progression, sling/armor considerations, and a data-driven dry-fire plan using your average time, par times, and weekly accountability

Rick Hogg
Feb 56 min read


Reviving PSA DPMS Panther Arms: Exclusive Insights from PJ at CANCON Carolinas 2025 | Retro AR Classics, Modern Builds & Red Dot Optics Mastery
Explore the DPMS Panther Arms revival with PJ in this exclusive On The Range Podcast interview from CANCON Carolinas 2025. Discover retro AR classics, modern innovations like the DR-15 series, Kitty Kat pistols, and expert red dot optics tips for tactical training. War HOGG blog covers value-driven AR platforms for military veterans, law enforcement, civilians, and shooters aiming to be 1% better every day.

Rick Hogg
Feb 54 min read


Appendix Concealed Carry Draw: The Fastest Access - With Zero Room for Sloppy
Master the appendix concealed carry draw with the War HOGG Tactical skill builder: working hands above and below the waist, concealment garment clears, a consistent master grip, and a shooting performance data-driven live and dry-fire plan built from your average draw times.

Rick Hogg
Feb 57 min read


HUXWRX Suppressors: Elevating Tactical Precision with FLOW-THROUGH Tech – Exclusive from CANCON Carolinas
Unlock the secrets of HUXWRX suppressors with insights from Porter at CANCON Carolinas. Dive into FLOW-THROUGH® technology, the FLOW 556K 3D-printed suppressor, and tips for tactical training, blast mitigation, and range safety. Perfect for military veterans, law enforcement, and civilian shooters on warhogg.com – gear up to be 1% better daily.

Rick Hogg
Feb 55 min read


Draw From the Holster: Win at the Holster, Win the Fight
Build a faster, safer, more consistent draw from the holster with the War HOGG monthly skill builder, (hands above and below the waist), plus a shooting performance data-driven dry-fire plan to improve your first-shot performance and master your Level 3 retention draw.

Rick Hogg
Feb 47 min read


Target Index: The Vision Skill That Separates “Range Accurate” From “Fight Ready”
A lot of shooters think target transitions are a “faster hands” problem. They chase a quicker swing, a snappier gun movement, a more aggressive turn at the waist… and then wonder why they keep clipping the edge of the next target or flat-out overshooting it.

Rick Hogg
Feb 27 min read


Nutrition for Fitness & Firearms Tactical Training
If you're grinding through a Fitness & Firearms workout sessions, live-fire drills, carbine/pistol courses, or CQB training like we run at War HOGG Tactical, your nutrition isn't optional, it's fuel for performance, recovery, and staying sharp when it counts.

Rick Hogg
Jan 284 min read


Mastering Roller-Delayed Blowback: Insights from a Special Forces Weapon Sergeant on the Tactical Firearm Revolution
Rick Hogg, Special Forces Weapon Sergeant and War HOGG Tactical founder, breaks down roller-delayed blowback mechanics. Explore history, advantages, and combat applications for HK MP5, PTR guns, and more – essential for military vets and gun enthusiasts.

Rick Hogg
Jan 276 min read


Forge an Unbreakable Evening Wind-Down Routine: Reset, Reflect, and Prepare to Dominate Tomorrow
Rick Hogg from War HOGG Tactical shares his proven evening wind-down routine to close out the day strong, reviewing wins, journaling gratitude, planning tomorrow's workouts and tasks, checking the five F's, and setting yourself up for a powerful morning fueled by discipline and American grit.

Rick Hogg
Jan 275 min read


Stress Shoots: Shooting Under Physical Duress
Real encounters don't happen when you're fresh, rested, and standing still on a flat range. They happen when your heart's pounding, lungs are burning, muscles are fatigued, and adrenaline is spiking. This is why we conduct stress shoots, shooting under physical duress

Rick Hogg
Jan 265 min read


Unleashing American-Made Firepower: My Exclusive Interview with Bill from PTR Industries at CANCON Carolinas 2025 – Roller-Delayed Dominance, Suppressors, and Tactical Edge
Join Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical in this exclusive On The Range Podcast interview with Bill from PTR Industries. Explore roller-delayed firearms, suppressors, tactical innovations, and more from CANCON Carolinas 2025. Perfect for military, LEO, and gun enthusiasts.

Rick Hogg
Jan 265 min read


Beginner Modifications: Nutrition for Fitness & Firearms Tactical Training
This beginner-friendly version simplifies the full Nutrition for Fitness & Firearms Tactical Training guide. Start here, no fancy tracking apps, no macro counting at first.

Rick Hogg
Jan 254 min read


Shifting Gears Drill Essentials: Practical Combat-Tested Pistol Training Tips from War HOGG Tactical
Master the Shifting Gears Drill with War HOGG Tactical – a key pistol training exercise for varying speed and precision based on target size and distance. Step-by-step guide to setup, execution, variations, and diagnostics for elite firearms skills

Rick Hogg
Jan 256 min read
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