The holidays can be stressful as you try to complete Christmas shopping for friends and family in-between work hours. That’s why NEWSREP put together a quick gift guide which should prove applicable for the man in your life, the veteran, the outdoorsman, or really anyone else who enjoys reading, travel, adventure, and even a few […]
Wearing Body Armor is Becoming a Necessity
Some of the deadliest mass shootings in the U.S. in 2018 prompted widespread national horror. There was also a number of incidents where spouses or former spouses killed their partners (and sometimes their children) in Texas, Delaware, Tennessee, Maryland and California. There are hundreds of other deadly shootings that took place across the U.S. this […]
Tuff Writer Mini Click Titanium Blasted Finish
A package arrived yesterday, inside was a black plastic tube. Could it be a fine Cuban cigar?? No, it was a Tuff Writer Mfg. LLC Mini Click blasted finish Titanium pen. The pen is a crafted work of art and Made in the USA. The pens body and clip are manufactured in Titanium with a […]
Photo of the day: My Custom Ed Brown Special Forces 1911
My custom 1911 that I bought off Gunbroker one night in Dubai on my way back stateside. It was an Ed Brown Special Forces model. Since then, me and my colleagues have made it into MY 1911. Had a contractor buddy mill the slide for front serrations and to remove the engravings, I like a […]
Photo of the day: Gun control in Mexico
Pictured here are a few of the “Fast and the Furious” guns. Found like most, in the hands of some very bad people in a very bad place. I lost a few friends to guns that were later linked back to this operation, so when I speak about it I do so with a very […]
SOG Camp Axe: A Go-To Outdoor Tool
“Let the enemy come till’ he’s almost close enough to touch. Then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet.” -Maj. Robert Rogers 1759 While the SOG Camp Axe wasn’t designed for warfighting, a hatchet type tool is a great addition to anyone’s loadout. I’ve been using the Camp […]
Tac-Tote STO | Pre-Staging Ammunition for Security Personnel
I recently reviewed a product from a company that is designed for quick access to ammunition for the armed professional. The Tac-Tote Magazine Carrier is a phenomenal piece of equipment for anyone working in law enforcement, security, or the military. The Tac-Tote STO is the big brother to the magazine carrier. It takes everything that […]
100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition Skill 58 – Barricading Inward Opening Doors
100 Deadly Skills – Survival Edition – Skill 58 Barricading Inward Opening Doors. In a panic, most will pile up random items against a door to keep bad guys out. Which is better than nothing. There is always a more effective way. Barricading a door can be preplanned and rehearsed – which I highly recommend. […]
The Blackhawk Diversion Bag – Secure and Discreet
A few months ago I was prepping and planning for Hurricane Irma to make landfall in Florida. I had food, I had water, and I was generally ready to evacuate. One way thing I was deeply concerned about was my firearms. Your standard firearm’s cases stand out and make themselves nice and obvious. I wish I […]
Quick look at the SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack
I use the SwissGear 1900 bag for my EDC use. I prefer the gray man approach for daily use, which is why I use this bag over others. The bag doesn’t scream “tactical” and it’s very well-built. It’s TSA approved for scanning laptops while in the bag and it can also hold most full-size tablets. […]