The United States has long relied on its arsenal of advanced and powerful cruise and ballistic missile platforms to serve as force multipliers, enforcers of American foreign policy, and of course, a nuclear deterrent. The American military boasts a massive stockpile of such missiles, deployable from land, sea, and air assets, and is able to […]
AMTAC Shooting Fitness Standards
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. Without standards, it is hard to know where you stand. I have oscillated between having a strong dislike of standards and thinking that they are an absolute necessity. My opinion on standards now is somewhere in the middle. The bottom line is that any standard, whether it is […]
Photo of the day: My custom AK-74/AK-105 variant
This is my Custom AK. I had it made as a sort of hybrid between the AK-74 and AK-105 models. Chambered in 5.45 because I had it built back when 1,080 round spam cans of 7n6 were $130. But I like how similar 5.45 is to 5.56 so the loss of super cheap ammo hasn’t stopped […]
Ever wonder how they test ejection seats? With rocket trains, of course
Having to eject from an aircraft is never a good day — even when everything goes well. The human body just isn’t designed to withstand the sort of punishment a fighter pilot experiences when he or she makes the decision to ditch, but thanks to a great deal of research and experimentation, humanity has somehow […]
Women and Body Armor: What’s a busty girl to do?
We as a community, have not really discussed the issues that women specifically have with body armor. It doesn’t necessarily affect a large portion of our community, right now. Yet, women are now allowed in combat roles in the military and make up an ever larger portion of our police forces. We live in a […]
Concealed Carry Drills: The Glock 19 Bill Drill
The Bill Drill. Originally developed by Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat, it’s my go-to concealed carry drill. It tests almost everything you need to be proficient at for concealed carry. The only one better is the El Presidente. Simply put, the drill is draw and fire 6 on target under time. Traditionally this was done […]
How to survive holiday travel: A flight attendant dishes on flying like a pro
Traveling around the holidays is generally pure hell. The stress of seeing family, the long lines, and the delays all come together to create the perfect storm of travel nightmares. This year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that about 33 percent of all Americans will travel for the December holidays, which is more than four percent […]
Gym Exercises to Improve Your Rucking Skills
We’re always talking about rucking here…it is one of our favorite subjects, a constant source of worry for Special Operations candidates and still one of our favorite activities. Anyone can do it, everyone can improve at it and it is a good way to get outside and get some exercise, whether you are an aspiring […]
AMTAC Shooting: The Modern Minute Man Physical Training Plan
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. This article is a continuation of the Modern Minute Man article. If you have not read that article I recommend that you start here. As I continue to explore these concepts we will be looking at different aspects of the core Modern Minute […]
Soldiers & Marines all have an opinion about MREs
Everyone has they’re favorite (Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Gang) and their least favorite. Everyone speculates about what secret additives are in the chewing gum and of course the debate over whether its best to eat the “main” or just the snacks. While Soldiers and Marines may see MREs as part of life, some people on […]