Aside from combat, I am most often asked about my experiences as a paratrooper. To become Airborne qualified (jump wings) you must first attend and pass Airborne school at Fort Benning, GA. I attended this course directly after Basic/AIT training. However, there were many people in my class that had been in the military for […]
BowFlex SelectTech 5.1 Utility Bench
Aside from my power rack, the single most important piece of equipment I own is my adjustable utility bench. While I was in the beginning phase of planning out my DIY gym I spent a lot of time trying to decide on a utility bench. I didn’t want multiple benches because my workspace was limited. […]
DIY Plyobox
An often overlooked piece of gym equipment is the plyobox. Traditionally a plyobox is made out of wood, and designed in such a manner as to give the user three different heights (depending on which side you place down). Some gyms have gone to a metal plyobox (like a stool), but these are limited to […]
Keep Your Weapon in the Right Hands
Safariland’s holster retention system is the next level of design. If you or a loved one carry a sidearm for work, use a holster that keeps your gun secure.
The Future of Special Operations
It is 2025, a decade after the first female soldiers were allowed to attend the Army’s premier leadership school (Ranger School). Since then, there has been a full integration of women across all facets of the military, including special operations. There were some growing pains. In 2018, two of the joint-chiefs actually resigned in protest […]
The Trayvax Element Wallet, When First Impressions Matter
The Trayvax Element in tobacco brown leather performs the same tasks as its other wallets, but does so in exceptional style.
Rethink Your Shotgun: The Taurus Judge
The Remington 870 is one of my favorite shotguns for protection. It is simple to use, disassemble, reassemble, and troubleshoot. It has incredible stopping power and the mere sound of racking a new shell into the chamber is universally known, and feared. But what if you want a tool that can do more than one job? If […]
DIY Home Gym
It’s that time of year again. The time where people make promises to themselves (resolutions), and an overwhelming majority of these promises are about weight/health. For some people this means enrolling at their local gym, or signing up with a personal trainer to help create a plan. I like going to the gym, I do […]
Ranger Loadout | Developing Mental Toughness
Throughout my entire military carer I was challenged both physically, and mentally. However, it was always my mental toughness that saw me through whatever hardship I was facing. I watched PT (physical training) studs wash-out of various attrition schools because they lacked mental toughness. I wasn’t the best Ranger, nor was I the worst. I […]
Raven Concealment Systems Morrigan: An Affordable IWB Holster
Raven Concealment Systems carry a broad range of products which include: holsters (IWB/OWB), magazine carriers, light carriers, modular carriers, product enhancement accessories (different loops/hooks for carriers), modular pocket shields, t-shirts, and even hats. Today we are going to specifically focus on the Morrigan IWB (inside the waistband) holster that is designed for concealed carry. This is […]