Featured Photo By: Lance Cpl. Stephen C. Benson Competition shooting has been increasing in popularity in the last several years for obvious reasons. It’s fun, useful, and it gives us plausible excuses to buy new guns. There is; however, a lingering doubt about the utility of competition shooting. Many tactical gurus claim that it will get […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.15.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.15.2017 It is Friday, so it also means Leg Day at the gym. Begin with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. Then some lunges and after the weighted sled push, finish the workout off with a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well after the workout and to […]
Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 1 | The most compact pistol brace in the world
I own a CZ Scorpion pistol and like many of you I was after a brace that closely resembles the factory stock. If you are in the market for a brace with velcro and rubber then there are several options. However, if you desire a meticulously machined piece of hardware, then look no further than […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.14.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.14.2017 Thursday is Chest and Triceps day at the gym today to build upper body strength. Then a 4-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Have you broken in your second pair of boots yet? Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.13.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.13.2017 Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a 3-mile rucksack march, and a 300-meter swim with fatigues and boots. Aim to go as fast as you can in each event. Get used to swimming with […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Emerson Knives
2nd code save in two days. Today’s was my call/report. Severe head trauma. Blood and vomit everywhere. 3rd story inside the bathroom and in the wind and rain. Overall shitty call. Just glad the patient had pulses when we got to the ER. Not a good prognosis for them though. This tool… if you are […]
The L.A.G. Defender IWB/OWB Holster and Single Pistol Mag Carrier v2
When I received the L.A.G. Defender IWB/OWB holster and the L.A.G. single mag carrier V2 in the mail I could tell right away that they were both awesome products. The Defender holster is unique because it can be switched from IWB to OWB by simply swapping out the belt loops. The holster is very comfortable […]
Gerber Edict folding knife (Green)
Gerber has released the evolution to their successful Edict knife, which featured a tanto blade and black ceramic coating to minimize reflective surfaces. The Edict was marketed for soldiers and first responders. The new Edict is designed for the role of everyday carry, and it fills that role nicely. This version of the Edict is […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.12.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.12.2017 Tuesday is Leg Day at the gym, our favorite, but we’ll begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. The squats and lunges build up the strength in your lower body for carrying a rucksack, which is the bread and […]
9/11: What does it mean to you?
Master Sgt. (Ret) Patrick Glenn Higgins, 53 — San Diego, California I was driving down I-15 towards Marine Air Station Miramar when I received a phone call from my wife about what happened. I asked her, “What’s the weather like, Ramona?” She told me it was a clear day, and that’s when I knew it […]