Up Close with Pat McNamara — Living Life to the Fullest

Pat McNamara (Mac) is truly a force of nature. We are proud to feature his contributions in our magazine — a series of articles on physical fitness and training, and his Combat Strength Training program.

Mac's energy, leadership, and teaching skills are second to none. But his story is truly remarkable. Thanks to BCM, you can learn a lot more about Mac, his passions, and his perspective on life and learning. If you don't get motivated by Mac, you need to check your pulse…

You'll never look at birds the same way again. Here's the video:

Also, check out his training videos and his BCM Gunfighter page.

Mac has 22 years of special operations experience, 13 of which were in the U.S. Army’s 1st SFOD-D (Delta). He has extensive experience in hostile fire/combat zones in the Middle East and eastern Europe. He trains individuals at basic and advanced levels of marksmanship and combat tactics. Based on his wide ranging experience, Mac emphasizes a continuous thought process and accountability, utilizing a training methodology that is safe, effective, and combat relevant. He retired from the Army's premier hostage-rescue unit as a sergeant major and is the author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting) and Sentinel.

For more videos, check out Mac’s YouTube channel. His company is TMACS Inc, and you can seek out his training courses via Alias Training.

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