SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.9.2017 Sunday morning rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.8.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.8.2017 Saturday morning it is time to head back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a five-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.7.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.7.2017 End of a short week and Leg Day at the gym. Start with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the […]
Mechanix Wear M-Pact Gloves
As an active duty law enforcement officer, I am always in search of the perfect pair of gloves. I need the flexibility to manipulate my firearms, strong enough to protect my hands while searching cars, and the durability to withstand all environments. I stumbled across Mechanix gloves while looking for duty gear on LA police […]
Gatorz Eyewear Blackout Magnum Sunglasses
A great pair of sunglasses are a must for the armed professional. It seems that the market has been dominated for years by the well-known brands such as Oakley and Wiley X. These brands are so successful because they’ve made great products and have developed a sort of cult following within the military and law […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.6.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.6.2017 Back to the gym this morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press […]
Stealth Operator Holster
One day while walking through a local sporting goods store I came across a holster that caught my eye. It was a Stealth Operator holster and it is made by a company called Phanlanx Defense Systems. The holster claims to be able to fit more than 150 different gun models. I bought the holster and […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.5.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.5.2017 We hope everyone enjoyed their Independence Day holiday, but in prepping for Special Operations there are no days off. So it is Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues […]
Gerber Turns to Minimalistic | The Ghoststrike Fixed Blade
It seems like the gear industry as a whole is turning to a minimalistic design. Everything from plate carriers, to belts, to weaponry. Lighter pieces of gear that hold up to the field is the goal of most companies and Gerber Gear is no exception. In fact they are taking the challenge in stride. The […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.4.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.4.2017 Happy Independence Day. Enjoy your holiday but first, it is Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run Training: Continue to prep […]