Special acknowledgment to ZZZ Custom Works for providing me with quality holstering systems specific to the needs I had during the most difficult parts of my career down south. ZZZ Custom Works in a very discreet way has been accompanying me throughout my time working. Their work and attention to real world experience and the […]
National Preparedness Month…What’s in Your Go Bag?
The President has designated this month as National Preparedness Month and so with that in mind…let’s talk about Go Bags. Most people outside of the military, law enforcement and weary world travelers don’t know what a go bag is, so I guess defining what it is should be our first order of business. Your Go […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.20.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.20.2017 Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do a 5-mile rucksack march. Conduct the ruck over varied terrain and remember to hydrate throughout. It is a good habit to get used to doing while rucking and a needed one for the time when you’re […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | ANASF and MARSOC assist with registration for Afghan Local Police
HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN A Marine Special Operations Team member assists with security while Afghan National Army Special Forces Soldiers and MSOT members speak with possible Afghan Local Police candidates in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 4, 2013. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas with limited Afghan National Security Forces presence, […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.19.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.19.2017 Tuesday is Leg Day, time for building strength and endurance, begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Maintaining marksmanship: Force Recon Marines fire away
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES Photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi Cpl. Alan Williams, a radio operator with force reconnaissance platoon shoots an M4 carbine rifle during close quarter tactics shooting at the Kaneohe Bay range training facility, May 13. Capt. Brian VanHoose, the platoon commander and a native of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, said […]
Why I’ve gone back to leather holsters
With all the kydex and appendix carry rage going on, everybody is repping their favorite blaster carrier. Over the years I’ve owned, trained and carried various kydex brands. Most of them I really enjoyed and found met my needs adequately, some were terrible bulky masses of hard plastic that just didn’t cut it. Recently I’ve jumped on […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.18.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.18.2017 A good workout is the best way to start Monday and the week off right. We’ll start with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run in a mini UBRR test. Remember to mark your progress […]
Streamlight Keymate USB Review
Streamlight Keymate USB Review One of the leading innovators in lighting tools, Streamlight, is at it again with their new Keymate USB. The product is a hands free area light in the shape of a typical house key. With a max of 35 lumens, the Keymate USB is capable of providing light in the darkest […]
The Travel Pill Pack
I had to refill my travel pill pack today (as clients typically like to break the seal on these kind of items) so I thought I would share what I carry. In a clear travel case, I typically have ibuprofen and tylenol, benadryl, allergy pills (diphenhydramine), dramamine, glucose tabs, a small first aid kit with […]