One of the things I miss about being an active duty Marine is the ingenuity of Marines. Marines are made to adapt and overcome. We evolve as the tides change. If you ever want to see real genius in play stick a Marine somewhere and deprive him one of the things all Marines need to […]
Testing the automatic Glock 18 for the CIA
The Glock has long been a favorite pistol brand of mine. I carried the Glock 17 and 19 in the CIA. While I was in South America, the agency asked me to test fire the Glock 18 to determine its suitability for our operating environment. For those who don’t know, the Glock 18 and Glock 17 […]
VSSL Supplies: Survive, Thrive, and Excel
The world can be a scary place, and oddly enough the places it can be scariest are the most beautiful. I’ll never forget the sunsets in Afghanistan. I’ve humped through marshes and swamps just to get to a crystal clear spring. Anyone who hikes, humps, and enjoys the great outdoors will tell you there is […]
Glock 27: A solid choice for concealed-carry
I really do hate .40S&W; it’s really snappy and torques the wrist, doesn’t really do anything ballistics wise that a 9mm can’t, and it’s prone to malfunctions, primarily in Glocks. The pistol, however, I love. It’s a great little package that is an incredible everyday carry gun, I should’ve gotten the G26 but this one […]
Gossamer Gear: Type II 26 Summit Pack
This lightweight summit pack is versatile enough to take to school, the gym, and up your favorite peak. When I was younger and working for the first time, I took my first paycheck and went to REI. I walked in and the only thing I felt like I could afford was one of the Flash […]
Gobi Gear SegSac Traveler | Minimalist Packing
For those that like to travel light and far, there are often certain limitations that prevent them from doing so efficiently. One limitation is the weight of the bag used to carry their personal belongings, and the other is the disorganization that is usually seen when carrying a variety of items. The Gobi Gear SecSac […]
Watch: Everyday Carry (EDC) Abroad or in states that don’t allow firearms
Everyday Carry (EDC) when you can’t carry a gun but still need to defend yourself and your family. Tactical PEN – http://amzn.to/2pP1kdx Pepper SPRAY – http://amzn.to/2y8XJLN I Love this KNIFE – SOCP Dagger – http://amzn.to/2ktdFU2 Currently testing this knife – Flagrant Beard HAVOC – http://amzn.to/2nxfm3W Streamlight EDC Flashlight – http://amzn.to/2ukx0I4 Medical Kit – http://amzn.to/2vbEd0r […]
Former Navy SEAL compares martial arts and concealed carry for self defense
Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink addresses multiple questions he regularly receives from people regarding the best way to protect themselves. Find out what he says about protecting yourself with martial arts versus concealed carry. Originally published on SOFREP and written by DESIREE HUITT
Blade Brothers Knives: Forged in war
Blade Brothers Knives is a small veteran-owned business in Ukraine that specializes in high quality knives designed for various combat applications. While they have a very wide selection to choose from, each with its own purpose, I will focus on the three that I chose to acquire. BB Knives was born from the war between […]
Rules for selecting an EDC/concealed handgun
So there are not any actual set in stone rules for an everyday carry handgun, everybody is different and has different situational needs. That being said I typically tend to stick to a set of requirements when it comes to selecting a firearm for an EDC. This has nothing to do with caliber or brand […]