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Fred Rowlands

Fred Rowlands Fred “Garfield” Rowlands is a 21+ year Navy veteran who spent his career in strange and diverse places like Diego Garcia, Wintering Over in Antarctica, the Southern Border, and Burbank CA. Has spent over 30 years working in Military Physical Security, Law Enforcement, and Private Security, and has “more luck than a cat has lives” supposedly. He now resides in NW Florida with his wife and a French Bulldog named Kane.

Bullfrog by Allen Control Systems: AI Meets Firepower

At SOF Week 2024 Guy and I saw a Hilux pickup with a Mini-gun mounted on a turret in the back.  Our first thought, ooooo sexy we want, and then we noticed it was licensed in Texas, of course.  That was our first introduction to the BullFrog from Allen Control Systems (ACS), and since then, […]

UF PRO Striker TT Combat Pants: Built for the Tropics, Ready for the Fight

When you operate in hot, humid environments, your gear either works with you or against you. The UF PRO Striker TT Combat Pants fall firmly into the first category. Designed from the ground up for tropical climates, these pants combine lightweight construction, smart ventilation, and rugged reinforcements in a package that feels purpose-built for the […]

Who’s Prepping These Days, And WHY?

Last month I was startled by someone’s panic-induced rant, “Oh My GOD, There’s a Hurricaaaaaaannnnnne”.  Erin was alive and churning out in the Atlantic, not anywhere near us in NW Florida mind you, but yes, there was a hurricane. With hurricane season now in it’s more dangerous time, I’m seeing more articles about prepping, some […]

DHS and ICE Call For Patriots to Join the Fight

Imagine being a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and not being able to do your job completely.  You have leads you can’t follow up on, when you are allowed to, you aren’t given enough resources to do it correctly, and finally, you’re left with nothing to show for your efforts. In the Government Agency office building […]

Pic of the Day, Viking Motorcycle Bags 45L Tactical XL Bag

If you’re the kind of rider who doesn’t ask for directions and thinks a “weekend trip” involves crossing a state line or two, Viking Motorcycle Bags should be on your shortlist. These guys don’t mess around with dainty saddlebags or fashion-first gear. They build storage solutions for riders who treat weather forecasts like a suggestion […]

Black Widow and the Brain: Palladyne and Red Cat Prove the Future Is Autonomous

Let’s get something straight right out of the gate—there’s hype, and then there’s hardware and software doing the damn thing. Tactical drone systems come and go, but earlier this year, Palladyne AI and Red Cat Holdings didn’t just talk about next-gen drone warfare—they flew it. In a real-world test that pulled no punches, the two […]

SHOT Show 2025

SHOT Show is always about new items, updated new models and new ways of doing old jobs.  This year was no different and while I took the time to see all the new, there were some old favorites that I got to see and hope to show them here in the future. First and foremost, […]

Pic of the Day, Prepping Is a Year ‘Round Activity

Normally we have one good cold spell here in NW Florida each winter, 5 maybe 6 days where the nights are below freezing and the days are maybe 40deg.  They already enjoyed a beautiful white winter in January this year (complete with 9 inches of snow) while I was attending SHOT Show in Las Vegas.  […]

Osight X Red Dot Sight: A Hard-Hitting, No-Nonsense Review

Listen up, folks. The Osight X isn’t some run-of-the-mill red dot that you slap onto your gun and hope for the best. This thing is built for serious shooters, the kind that demand reliability, durability, and a no-fuss design that actually works. If you’re in the market for a battle-ready optic that can take a […]

Adept Armor’s Thunder Plates: The Future of Lightweight Protection

When it comes to cutting-edge body armor, Adept Armor is raising the bar with their Thunder Plates. Lightweight, durable, and designed for real-world combat scenarios, these plates are a game-changer for military personnel, law enforcement, and anyone serious about personal protection. Built for the Modern Battlefield The Thunder Plate is engineered with a composite of […]

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