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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 Great Dane named Layla.

The Frontline 16 From Anderson Manufacturing

“I like the way it shoots”  Grandson #2, Vincent, was shooting the Frontline 16 on Range Day, banging the steel at 300 yards, and commenting to me about the rifle we were testing.  At this point, we were nearing 1,000 rounds of ammo through the rifle, and we were almost done testing. Two magazines later […]

Pic Of The Day, Sniper Competition in Denmark

One of the SOFREP family, my Grandson Iahn, just came back from the International Sniper Competition in Borris, Ringkobing, Denmark.  The competition was extreme and many of the exercises were based directly on lessons learned and operations conducted on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. I spoke with Iahn concerning the competition and […]

Range Day Accessories, What do YOU Take to the Range?

When I was young a “day at the range” consisted of a box or two of 22 shells, my rifle, soda or tin cans, and some string.  With a 20-minute walk down the railroad tracks, I was in business. I miss those days.  Today range days seem to take some planning, an early wake-up call […]

It’s SO HOT Out there, You’ll Need a ColdVest

Seriously, it’s not a joke it really is hot out and it’s only going to get worse if you pay attention to world events and follow the weather patterns. A recent article from the NY Times states “At large events all over the world, the scenes of extreme heat stress are starting to look familiar. […]

The NovaSteel Helmet. This isn’t your Grandfather’s Steel Helmet, It’s Better

Does anyone remember the old M1 “Steel Pot” helmets from WWII/Korea/Vietnam?  They were a visual representation of the American fighting man, as seen on marketing and recruiting materials the world over and even in the comic strip Beetle Bailey.  They were the best and only protection for your head until a Kevlar version became the […]

Pic of The Day – 10th Annual Craft Beer Festival

It’s summertime here in NW Florida and that means festival season is underway so when the wife says “Honey I bought tickets to the Craft Beer Festival” what she means is “I’ve planned your day and you’ll love it”. 25 Breweries and nine Distilleries were represented on the deck of a local favorite restaurant, The […]

The PF-1, a New Standard in Concealed Carry Bags

Evil can strike when you least expect it. Whether you’re at church, the supermarket, a movie theater, or just walking down the street, you need to be prepared for anything. Carrying a concealed weapon isn’t always practical, especially if your clothes don’t offer adequate concealment such as summertime clothing in NW Florida or any beach […]

The New Standard in Spotting Scopes: Vortex Crossfire® HD

Every hunter and shooter dreams of a spotting scope that enhances their scouting sessions and optimizes their range time. Unfortunately, many entry-level models fall short. Enter the Vortex Crossfire® HD family—set to redefine your expectations. Performance You Can Trust Crossfire® HD spotters deliver powerful hunting tools with proven performance and reliability synonymous with the Crossfire® […]

Championing Career Advocacy

Proud to present the second in our series of Career Advocacy articles by David Stephenson, Chief Career Advocate of Superior Career Services & Company LLc In today’s ever-evolving job market, the role of candidate advocacy has become increasingly indispensable. As explored in recent discussions, employers are increasingly turning to AI-driven solutions and automated systems such […]

A Waist Pak For the Modern Day Warrior

The Scorpion Pack isn’t just your average hip sack; it’s a beast of a bag that combines comfort with versatile carry options. Its removable waist belt, which stabilizes the 4.5L pack, features 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E. for attaching extra pouches or water bottle holders. When you need a change, simply detach the waist belt and […]

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