BLACK HAWK has been around for many years supplying gear for operators, hunters, and outdoorsman. It would seem that variations of travel bags are exhausted, but these guys have made it a habit of making the right bag for your needs. Lets take a look at the BLOCK GO BAG, and my first impressions. It […]
Templar Jungle Training | Advanced Jungle Tactics and Survival Wisdom
To be proficient in any discipline you must train constantly and with vigilance. To shoot, operate, and fight well you must practice whenever possible.  Finding a school or program to meet your needs takes time and much research. Fortunately there are many reputable and top-notch schools that are taught by former SOF and Law Enforcement personnel that […]
VSOC F.O.B | Home Away From Home for SOCOM VETS
For those who are a part or were part of SOCOM, and maybe a busy contractor, being deployed constantly is part of the job. What makes some deployments easier to cope with is where you are going. I don’t mean the theatre of  operation but the place itself…the F.O.B. Going to an good F.O.B. is always on the top […]
The Golden State Rule | California Gun Laws and You
California has some of the most restrictive gun laws when it comes to specific types of weapons, and if you are considering moving to the Golden State and you have a few weapons for range day that you like well… it might be illegal.  We constantly read or view news reports on about how restrictive California Gun […]
Gun Games | Practical Carry Practice
In this day and age, between training schools and various competitions, there are any number of places out there that run gun games of varying practicality. Some, like the USPSA competition, are pretty blatantly competitions that drop much of the practical aspects of shooting. Others, like IDPA, are more practical in their outlook to a […]
The Stoner 63 Machine Gun in Vietnam
Talking with ‘Nam vets is always a learning experience. They are a truly remarkable bunch of guys who accomplished a lot with very little. Â I am fortunate to know a SEAL who did some time during the heyday of Vietnam. Reading stories about the Brown Water Navy and SEAL/UDT Platoons in books were great but […]
Kit Review: Smith and Wesson’s M&P45 Handgun
In the world of polymer pistols, none are so ubiquitous as the Glock. People often forget that before the Glock ever came into existence, Heckler and Koch had been building polymer-frame pistols since the 1950s. Today, Glock is hardly the only game in town, with perhaps the most stunningly diverse range of manufacturers and options […]
Review: Winkler Knives’ Ultimate Folder
Daniel Winkler is comparable to the likes of the world’s greatest artists, but this artist applies his craft to steel and iron. If you are not aware, Daniel Winkler is an American award-winning custom bladesmith based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. He is also a certified master bladesmith with the American Bladesmith Society, and was designer and manufacturer […]
Kit Review: Nightforce NXS 1-4x Optic
During my time with the Trijicon Accupoint optic, I was given the chance to set it up and run it head to head against the Nightforce 1-4x offering, and I have to tell you, I jumped at the chance. Nightforce has a history of producing optics that truly set the bar pretty high. In the […]
Kit Review: Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X optic
Trijicon is probably one of the most recognized makers of optics and gun sights in the industry. From the ACOG combat optic to tritium-based night sights, Trijicon has made a reputation for making durable, useful, and high quality sighting systems that are trusted by law enforcement, military, and civilian operators around the world. With the […]