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Erik Meisner

Erik Meisner served in Attack Company, 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment as a rifle team leader with deployments to the Middle East, Central America and Asia. He's a licensed pilot, SCUBA diver and enjoys Alpine skiing, shooting, Overland camping, boating, sea kayaking, traveling and golf. Growing up in a military family, Erik had the pleasure to live and ski all over North America and Europe. Now residing in beautiful Northern Michigan with his wife and 2 sons they continue to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.

Petzl STRIX IR | SHOT Show First Look

Petzl STRIX IR | SHOT Show First Look

The Petzl STRIX IR is a compact, multi mount tactical light designed for military operations. Featuring constant lighting technology, the Strix IR emits red, green, blue, white as well as infrared light. This allows the operator to select the best light spectrum for the mission at hand. Additionally, 3 separate white light modes exist. A […]

Hearing Protection Act

What Trump means for Suppressors and the Hearing Protection Act

Now that Donald Trump has been sworn into office as our 45th President, what does this mean for the 2nd amendment? After 8 years of weakening and attacking US citizens’ right to bear arms, the next 4 to 8 years may provide safe harbor from the gun control storm. A pro-gun President, along with a […]

Portable Power by EnerPlex: First Look

Portable Power by EnerPlex: First Look

Living in such a wired world, it’s hard to imagine life without a mobile phone. It’s become so bad that I’ve seen friends act like heroine junkies in need of a “fix” when accidentally leaving their iPhone at home for the day. EnerPlex is an innovative company with several products geared for the electronic junkie […]

Glock 19

Days of Guns: Glock 19 Carry

I’m a simple guy that likes simple things. The Glock 19 is just that, a simple no frills handgun that has been widely accepted by both law enforcement and militaries worldwide. The less complicated a device is, the less likely it is to fail. Glock has embodied this theory when they designed their famous handgun. […]

FAB Defense SCORPUS G-9R Holster: Review

With increased violent attacks on innocent civilians and soldiers being carried out by terrorists around the world, the need to carry a weapon to protect yourself has never been more critical. If a pistol is your choice of protection, there are a myriad of holsters on the market to choose from and several have been […]

Head to Head Water-Filter Showdown: LifeStraw Mission vs MSR AutoFlow

Water-Filter Showdown: LifeStraw Mission vs MSR AutoFlow

The LifeStraw Mission faces off against the MSR AutoFlow in a water-filter battle for the ages.

Nemo Cosmo Insulated Lite Sleeping Pad Review

NEMO Cosmo Insulated Lite Sleeping Pad

The Nemo Cosmo Insulated Lite Sleeping Pad covers all the basic sleeping needs a backpacker could have.

HTC Low Profile System (LPS) | Review

HTC Low Profile System (LPS) | Review

In the security contracting world, keeping a low visibility profile is paramount to both safety and mission success. High Threat Concealment offers several options that will keep your sidearms, magazines, radio and IFAK out of sight but within easy reach to mitigate threats. HTC is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the development of […]

Zero Tolerance 0350: Review

Zero Tolerance 0350: Review

If you’re in search of a hellishly tough folding knife for daily carry, look no further than the Zero Tolerance 0350.

Howard Leight Impact Sport Earmuffs: Review

The overall slender design of the Impact Sport Earmuffs reduced any interference when shouldering a rifle. In addition, they fit comfortably under a Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) as well as the Ops-Core and Team Wendy helmet variants.

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