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The 6 Best Tactical Tomahawks on the Market
Walther P38: The Definitive WWII German Pistol
When discussing German military pistols many people first think of the iconic Luger P08. But I’d argue that the Walther P38 (P.38 in official jargon) should hold the reins. T [Read more...]
The Kriss Vector – Too Little Too Late for This Space Age SMG?
Most weapons slowly advance and improve over time. We didn’t get assault rifles overnight, after all. One genre of gun that defies this general rule of thumb is the submachin [Read more...]
The Double-Barreled Pistol: A Gimmick or a Must-Have? A Navy SEAL Explains
This article will contain strong opinions held loosely. First, to save yourself some reading the short answer in today’s world of modern firearms is, wait for it… The d [Read more...]
The FN FAL – The Right Arm of the Free World
In the post-World War II world, one thing became instantly clear for infantry small arms: the semi-auto rifle ruled. America’s M1 Garand proved that point and did so with a lot o [Read more...]
The White Phosphorus Grenade – The Mozart of Incendiaries
Your ex-spouse, that crummy boss, the loud neighbor who leaves his trash can out too long, or the friend who slept with your girl… there aren’t too many problems that c [Read more...]
The Gerber MK II – A Historic Fighting Knife
Fighting knives are the best knives. Well, they are at least the most fascinating knives one can get their hands on. In America, the design of fixed-blade fighting knives has chang [Read more...]
The Top 5 John Wick Guns – What the Baba Yaga Packs
The John Wick flicks are some of the best action movies on the market right now. In fact, they’ve changed the way people shoot action movies. John Wick raised the bar and now [Read more...]
Viking Weapons Were a Deadly Mix for the Dark Ages
Vikings. The name conjures up many images more steeped in myth than in truth. Nevertheless, our fascination with the Vikings or “Northmen” continues to grow. One reason [Read more...]
The M240: The Best Machine Gun in the Military’s Arsenal
The American military has seen heavy weapons come and go. Yet, some seem perennial. The M240 machine gun is one of those weapons that have stood the test of time. Weighing in at ab [Read more...]
5 Reasons the M1014 Joint Service Shotgun Rules
The M1014 Joint Service Shotgun is what happens when you put Marines in charge of choosing a new service-wide weapon. In 1999 the Military wanted a new combative shotgun and put th [Read more...]
The Streamlight Sidewinder – Adventure Ready Illumination
If you are looking for an extremely high-powered light with 50K candela and 1,500 lumens, then this ain’t it chief. The Streamlight Sidewinder isn’t your typical tactical light [Read more...]
Fighting with the Marksmanship Fundamentals
The mighty United States Army teaches four fundamentals of marksmanship. You need to know these to make it through Basic Training: 1. Steady position focuses on grip, elbow place [Read more...]