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Speed Costs Money……
Speed costs money, how fast do ya wanna go With the election upon us, it seems as if everyone now wants to buy, buy, buy firearms and gear…
Read articleBrand Loyalty, Bias, and Being Dumb
Brand loyalty is a strong influence on people’s attempt to find the best option. Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, we all have our preferences. Is it safe…
Read articleMag-Pods For Gen 2 Pmags
I had been seeing these for some time and thought they were interesting. I also wondered and worried about whether they would stay on the magazines with rough…
Read articleWeapon System Visual Signature Reduction aka “spray painting your rifle”
“(Camouflage) is the use of materials and techniques to hide, blend, disguise, decoy, or disrupt the appearance of military targets and/or their backgrounds” – Army ATTP 3-34.39, Camouflage,…
Read articleNicKydex AIWB Roland Holster Review
***UPDATE 12/10/2019 – We have received multiple reports of slow to nonexistent follow up on orders. Use at your own risk.*** Before we begin, let’s set some baselines…
Read articleEmerson Knives: A Critical Look
Emerson Knives Inc. and the custom knives of Ernest Emerson enjoy a strong reputation in professional circles. Emerson folding knives in particular are considered by many to be…
Read articleLE use of NVG for Warrant Service – One Cop’s opinion.
I have been a SWAT dude for over 20 years, during that time I have seen huge advances in tactics, techniques and procedures as well as gear and…
Read articleSoldier Survivability: The KDH PC
The KDH Plate Carrier (PC) was flawed from inception. This system was fielded to us as part of the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) prior to our 2011-2012 deployment…
Read articleB.E. Meyers: GLARE RECOIL
B.E. Meyers Awarded Sole Source Contract by U.S. Marine Corps for Ocular Interruption System February 10, 2016 (Redmond, WA) – Marine Corps Systems Command has selected B.E. Meyers…
Read articleSHOT 2016: RCS Balor Mount
Raven Concealment Systems announced today their Balor mount. Designed as an alternative to traditional slide milling the Balor utilizes the rear dovetail and striker cover to mount an…
Read articleSHOT 2016: Blue Force Gear Sustainment Pack
Pictured is a prototype of a new sustainment pack from Blue Force Gear. It appears to be a mid-sized pack designed to be integrated onto a Down…
Read articleSHOT 2016: New From HSGI
High Speed Gear Inc. (HSGI) announces several new products at SHOT 2016. These include several new variations of the popular TACO pouches as well as updated versions of…
Read articleWhat Rig Should I Get For Class?
I often get this question.. what rig should I get for Class? Considerations to be made before asking this are – 1) consult instructor for recommendations 2) consult…
Read articleThe Gimmick of Blood Type Patches
BY: Tore Haugli Blood type patches and why they are nothing more than gimmicks. I was asked to type out a short post detailing why these kinds of patches…
Read articleHow To End The Endless Quest For Good Footwear
By: Michael Heuser A couple of things. Don’t wear kicks that reflect the current trend just so you can step up your Instagram picture “likes”… Only fools and…
Read article“That Guy”: Gearing Up
Know your goal. Know your role. Slow your roll. We live in a world of appearances. It’s unavoidable when most of the data we accumulate is visual. How…
Read articleWhy I Have A Red Dot On My Pistol – Part 2
After receiving a lot of great feedback regarding my first offering, I decided to write a follow up article based on the questions I received. Again, I want…
Read articleWhy I Have A Red Dot On My Pistol – Part 1
Red Dot Sights (RDS) are possibly the single biggest innovation on the pistol platform in recent years. But just like any “new” thing, it has its evangelists and…
Read articleBeing Prepared For All Seasons: Through Layer Selection
When dressing before I head out, I like to ask myself, “can I reasonably change a tire, dressed as I am, with the full range of weather and…
Read articleWhat is quality?
What is quality? According to the American Society of Quality, quality is – 1. the characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to…
Read articleTactical, cold, wind, rain, survive.
Here are some things to consider regarding layering and desolate areas. The land of many mountains, high desert and high winds can make for a challenging way to…
Read articleSlings – a very general overview
In regards to slings, there are those with experience that know the way things work and there are those without experience that make decisions based on peer pressure…
Read articleStop Blinding Yourself
People who complain about too much light from flashlights or weaponlights seem to have the same weakness in their argument as those who argue against 9mm. Too much…
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