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 Enhanced F Pistol from Caracal USA, Excellence in Idaho

The Enhanced F pistol from Caracal USA emerges as a standout in the realm of polymer, striker-fired handguns. Designed with precision and adaptability in mind, this 9mm pistol caters to both tactical operators and civilian enthusiasts alike. With its innovative features and robust construction, the Enhanced F is engineered to provide a seamless shooting experience, […]

The AR500 Auto Max from Big Horn Armory

Big Horn Armory, based in Cody, Wyoming, specializes in producing high-caliber, big-bore firearms. The company was founded with the intent to offer powerful weapons that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering. Big Horn Armory is best known for its lever-action rifles and has a reputation for using premium materials and robust construction methods. Their decision […]

Different Types of Rifle Scopes and How to Choose One

Proud to present another great article by Ben Wilson from Hunting Mark. Rifle scopes are essential accessories for shooters, offering enhanced accuracy and target acquisition. With many options available, choosing the right rifle scope can be daunting. Understanding how scope works, the different types of rifle scopes, and their features is crucial for making an […]

1791’s Light Bearing IWB Holster is Concealed Comfort

Holsters are like rifle slings, you need one and would prefer one you like but often you end up settling for what does the job. For me at least, my concealed carry woes are gone thanks to 1791 and their new line of Light Bearing Leather Holsters. The size 4 fits my light-bearing Glock 30 […]

The 5.11 LV Covert Carry Pack, Carries Everything Except the Kitchen Sink

Two months ago I received this 45L pack, normally it doesn’t take this long to get a review out about an item, especially one as good as this, but this took a while to learn just how good it was. I’ve used it for work carrying my laptop, lunch, and water, I’ve used it for […]

Intrepid BT’s, Flagship Hearing Protection from WarBird

BAM! Ping, BAM! Ping, what better way to spend a Sunday morning with Grandson # 2 in tow? BAM! Ping, suddenly Darth Vadar’s theme music is blaring in my ears. What the ….. Devil is going on? Oh wait, these are BlueTooth ear muffs and they were/are paired with my phone that’s back in the […]

NITECORE MT2A PRO, 1000 Lumens of Dazzling White Light

I like flashlights. NOT as much as I like knives, but I like a good EDC flashlight and thankfully there are many choices available to pick from these days. NITECORE has many flashlights but not all have the bells and whistles the MT2A PRO has. A penlight with the dual power source of 2 AA […]

Sleek Elegance, The Seaton by Ocaso Knives

I’ve owned at least 200 knives in my life so far, thanks to a trip back to my family home in 2019 I found my first knife and still have it today, albeit a bit worse for wear. Since that first knife, I’ve owned cheap knives, expensive knives, swords of many types, carbon fiber knives, […]

Bolle Gunfire 2.0 Safety Glasses, One Set to Rule Them All

When I started Military Security work, safety glasses were almost non-existent. Later in my Law Enforcement years, they were often of dubious quality compared to today’s standards but the idea of one set that was useful and included lenses to wear indoors and outdoors hadn’t become a “thing” yet. Today, thankfully we have Bolle Safety […]

Chopping Through Jungles or the Front Yard, the Spetsnaz Survival Machete Chopper is Your Tool

At the homestead one Saturday, I’d finally grown tired of the overgrown shrubbery in the front yard, and the time for trimming and clearing out weeds that didn’t belong there was long overdue. I let Layla out for supervision, then grabbed the Spetsnaz Survival Machete Chopper that I’ve been using for the past few weekends, […]