U.S. Navy SEALs and AFSOC members conduct military jump operations during exercise TRIDENT 18-4 at Hurlburt Field, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg) In the never-ending quest to remain technologically ahead of current and future rivals, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) has assembled two documents containing lists of capabilities and technologies that […]
Why I chose the Glock 43 as my concealed carry pistol
I’ve been carrying a concealed pistol now for just about thirty years. I’ve gone through more than my share of different pistols and holsters during that time from a S. & W. Chiefs Special 5 shot revolver to Glocks. The Glock pistols have become my favorite over the years due to its lightweight, easily replaced […]
Opinion: A night out with the Microtech SOCOM auto folder
I remember saving up to buy this beautiful $350 Microtech SOCOM Elite automatic/switchblade back around 2001-2002. One night I was waiting for a friend to meet me in his parking lot at his apt building, super sketchy neighborhood. I saw a crazy looking dude walking through the parking lot, so I pulled it out and had it […]
Toe Poppers And MiniFrags: The Little Known Toys Of U.S. Special Forces In Vietnam
This article will speak about two vital weapons that served U.S. Special Forces during their service in the Vietnam War. They were the M-14 Anti-Personnel mine, more commonly known as the “Toe Popper,” and the V40 Mini-Fragmentation Grenade. Over the course of the conflict, these miniature terrors drew much blood against the North Vietnamese Army […]
Don’t forget the essentials when setting up your combat loadout
Whether you’re running a chest rig or a plate carrier, there are some key features or additions that are going to remain requirements no matter what. I will readily admit that not everyone has the same needs for their gear but the following serves as a good rule of thumb. Magazines, communication, medical, and all […]
Ronin Tactics Task Force Belt
Whether you are a Military, LEO, security or a competition shooter, your choice for a battle belt is a one to be made with no small consideration. A good belt needs to be versatile, rigid, easy to take on and off and shouldn’t add too much bulk to the other gear you use to get […]
Gatorz 30th anniversary limited edition Battleworn Magnums
To celebrate Gatorz Eyewear 30th anniversary, they created these custom, limited edition Battleworn frames. Gatorz Eyewear is most proud to serve customers who fight for our country and the safety of our communities each day. These frames honor those individuals and the work they do. Each pair features American flag elements, on a Cerakote frame, […]
It’s Tesla versus China in the new era of electric vehicles
The Tesla Roadster, the world’s first highway-capable all-electric car available in the United States, is displayed on its production debut in the Tesla Flagship Store on May 1, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) Do you subscribe to the notion that the internal combustion engine/fossil fuel will soon be replaced as the […]
Going hot testing the new 27 round Glock PMAG
We are going hot today testing the new 27 Round Glock PMAG in the AR9. After running 21 round Pmags I figured why not give these 27 rounders a shot. The Pmag looks cool hanging out of the AR9 with the Reaper Z GunSkin and looks straight gangster in the Glock 19. This 27 round […]
USASOC Takes Top Honors in 2019 Sniper Competition
Two sniper teams from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) took home the top honors in the 10th Annual USASOC International Sniper Competition. This year’s event had 21 teams from allied countries around the world, shooting, moving and communicating thru a series of intense events that were intended to simulate combat as closely as […]