Murphy’s police laws

So that our brothers-in-uniform who protect and serve our city streets won’t feel left out, there are also a few funny laws written by Murphy specifically for the police. It captures the stark realities that they face, yet still present a humorous commentary about common situations that they all face.
After all, if one can’t afford [...]

Mall bombing may have been accidental!

New findings gathered by investigators from the scene of the Glorietta Mall now appears to point point Police and other experts in another direction – an accidental explosion from an underground bunker of diesel fuel.
This new angle emerged even after Police reported the presence of RDX, a chemical component of a military-grade C4 bomb, was [...]

Bomb rocks Mall in Manila

At approximately 1:30 pm, an explosion rocked the Glorietta 2 Mall in Makati City, killing 9 people and injuring over a hundred and bringing the country to a standstill.
Throngs of policemen and rescue personnel rushed to the aid of the wounded and initiating search and rescue operations in the area.
Initial reports mistakenly attributed the blast [...]

Murphy’s Laws of Combat

While seriousness and focus are always needed during training or in crucial tactical paintball games or in airsoft battles, one also needs to lighten up and laugh it up once in awhile.
A little levity can provide balance for the team, keeping them poised on a knife’s edge without dulling the blade, so to speak.
And so, [...]

Fire and Maneuver

In real life, airsoft and tactical paintball games, the ability to scoot and shoot is a prized skill that separates the survivors from the casualties. A team that is able to maneuver on the fly while keeping the opposing team down with suppressive will more often than not outflank the enemy and cut them down.
Although [...]

The Value of Overwatch (Sniper Lookout)

In airsoft or tactical paintball games, the position of sniper lookout or overwatch is sometimes the least desired position in a team. By its very definition, a person assigned as overwatch is rarely allowed to engage prematurely and most of the time has to operate separate from the team. Such situation leaves the sniper lookout [...]

Keeping your RAM in tip-top shape!

In most training scenarios and tactical paintball games, the RAM is the best and most effective replica firearm to date, able to give the shooter the exact feel of a real rifle or pistol without the danger of fatal accidents.
But the effectiveness of the RAM is greatly dependent on how well you maintain it. Negligent [...]

Small Unit Tactics

In developing skills that would enhance a team’s CQB tactics, one must also rely on established disciplines and proven tactics that can greatly increase proficiency of the group. Moreso in Real Action Marker training scenarios and tactical paintball, these tactics will also help increase survivability while enhancing the effectiveness of the team.
The following [...]

Cardinal Rules of Gun Safety

Gun Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility!

ATACS Advanced Tactical Training Services was envisioned to be primarily a partner in training for Philippine Law Enforcement, Armed Forces and Private Security Agencies. Although employing non-lethal simulation training rifles and pistols, the mental discipline of gun safety should always be applied.
True, the Real Action Marker is not capable of killing [...]

RAM Promo Ends

We would like to thank everyone who have supported our special introductory promo for the Real Action Marker (RAM) in the Philippines. To those who weren’t able to avail of the special price slash, don’t worry because we will be coming up soon with new discounts, special packages and other exciting offers for the RAM. [...]