The Flex Cummerbund and the Birth of Arbor Arms
A firsthand account of how field problems, maritime requirements, prototyping, and user feedback produced the Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit and helped launch Arbor Arms.
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Addressing Concerns With the Sig Sauer P320
Editor’s Update: September 2026 Historical context: This article preserves Bruce Gray’s August 2017 assessment as it was presented at the time. SIG SAUER subsequently introduced its P320 Voluntary Upgrade Program. SIG states that additional testing found that, under certain drop angles and conditions, a potential discharge could occur. The upgraded design reduces the mass of … Read more
PHLster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier: Design and Use
The original PHLster Flatpack design account covers its plainclothes origins, CAT and SOFTT-W compatibility, carry configurations, retention, exposure, and deployment.
PHLster TuckStrut Concealment Hardware: 2017 Design Notes
PHLster founder Jon Hauptman explains the original TuckStrut design, including grip rotation, ambidextrous mounting, ride-height adjustment, compatibility, and tradeoffs.
Ballistic Helmets, Construction, Testing, and Ratings
So, after one of my gear reviews, I received so much feedback, I decided to clarify/expound. It seems most end users are merely consumers. They want to give you their want as they see it, and they expect you to point their nose at an easily affordable product without any real regard to their needs. … Read more
Battle of Takur Ghar
15 years ago today, my amazing husband was the platoon sergeant in charge of a 65 man Ranger strike force from 1st Ranger Battalion deployed to Afghanistan ?? in 2001. Chuck’s element due to circumstances beyond his control were split between the two largest bases in Afghanistan. Early on the morning of the 4th the … Read more
A Reminder About Patience for Firearms Instructors
Keith Morgan explains why firearms instructors should combine firm safety standards with patience, diagnosis, clear feedback, and respect for the beginner’s cognitive workload.
AAR: FOLLOW THROUGH CONSULTING – SCOPED CARBINE (Part Four: Day Three/Conclusion)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part 3: Day Two. Training Day 3 – Sunday After a quick breakfast at the Lodge we met at the LaRue targets at 9:30am. Buck took us through more barricade drills focusing on the approach and setup. … Read more
AAR: FOLLOW THROUGH CONSULTING – SCOPED CARBINE (Part Three: Day Two)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part 2: Day One. Training Day 2 – Saturday We met back at the lodge at noon and caravanned to Flat Range #1. I really wanted to get some experience with the Tremor2 reticle using it like … Read more
AAR: Follow Through Consulting – Scoped Carbine (Part Two: Day One)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part One: Part One. Training Day 1 – Friday In the morning we met at the cozy Red River Ranch lodge. After a delicious breakfast we met downstairs in the classroom for initial instruction. Buck gave us … Read more