When working in non-permissive environments you expect a lot from your helmet. It needs to be light, have the highest fragmentation protection possible, and be able to stop type IIIA handgun threats. Most ballistic helmets do the latter. Fewer do frag and IIIA threats. And it gets narrowed down to a couple when it comes […]
Bergspitze Customs suppressor cover
You may have seen photos of them in different combat environments. Multicam cloth wrapped around a suppressor. In most cases these are suppressor covers. There is a lot of confusion when it comes to suppressor covers and their intended purposes. A suppressor cover is a heat-resistant material that covers the suppressor, often it is made […]
Morakniv Kansbol fixed blade knife | Affordable ruggedness
The Kansbol is one of the newest knives from renowned knife maker Morakniv. A good fixed blade knife that can be used for survival, hunting and light field work is essential. In my job as a survival instructor for the US military I’ve had the opportunity to see and use a variety of knives in […]
Watch: Which rifle foregrips are best?
Lucas of T.REX Arms drops some knowledge bombs regarding foregrips on rifles. Why should we listen? The man fires some 1-2k rounds per week and practices extremely hard. With all of those rounds he’s learned quite a bit on what foregrips tend to work. In the following video he expounds upon that.
Special Operations member explains current rifle trends among team guys
If you’ve never had the pleasure of reading articles penned by Jeff Gurwitch I’d highly recommend it. Mr. Gurwitch gives us a rare glimpse into the current trends in rifle setups that he sees among Special Operations members in non-permissive environments. He compares these rifle trends to what is seen in the current competition world. […]
Watch: Basics of Conceal Carry Holsters
In the following video we take a moment to talk about some of the more common carry techniques and holsters used. The discussion ranges from belts, carry method (iwb vs owb), appendix carry, and different makes of holsters and which I use. The world of holsters designed for conceal carry is vast and it was […]
Watch: Primary Arms 3X Compact Scope reviewed by a Marine
If you aren’t familiar with youtuber Brent0331 then you are missing out. The man is a savage and a warfighter who delves deep into products based on his combat proven background. In the following video Brent breaks down the Primary Arms Compact Prism scope and describes why it rocks. *Featured photo courtesy of Brent0331
Watch: Exotac fire starting tools
Fire starting in important. Without fire you could easily die in a survival situation. The company EXOTAC has made some innovative and simple to use tools that work well for a variety of applications. In the following video I expound upon their use and my overall impressions of them.
Watch: How to use AR-15 stripper clips
Like many in the military, when I first was presented with ammo on a stripper clip I merely pulled the ammo off and loaded it individually. It was only later on that a kind soul hazed me and showed me the light. While fairly self-explanatory many do not know how to utilize the stripper clips […]
Watch: Are Gen 5 Glocks any good?
Lucas of Trex Arms talks Glocks. Lucas is a prolific competition and fun shooter who runs approximately 4-8k rounds per month minimum. The guy guns more than most and has some interesting insights on firearms. In the following video he discusses some of the differences between the Gen 4 and Gen 5 Glocks. Featured […]