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The best Black Friday deals start now and last all week long (or until they’re gone). So act fast and remember USA shipping is on Monster this week when you spend $100+. Sale ends 11:59PM Pacific on November 26th. Individual sale prices do not apply retroactively and are subject to availability aka when they’re gone […]
There are some great knives and tools available for the outdoorsman this holiday season that would make great gifts. We have put together a list of knives and tools we thought you might like to get for either yourself or as a gift. Winkler Belt Knife | Exclusive Special Edition | CPM3V and Walnut Upon […]
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Small, a reconnaissance Marine assigned to Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulates attacking a target through a window while rappelling down a rappel tower on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2016. Prior to each deployment, the 31st MEU is thoroughly trained in […]
Jim “Smokey” West has a great evening in store for us in New York City on December 8. We just spoke to him this week and you’re going to love it.At one of our favorite places (a bar) Jim will demonstrate and teach (with audience members participating) skills to help you win a street fight—or […]
Emerson Knives is well underway with their Emerson Battle Axes. The last we saw, Mr. Emerson was working on the wooden prototypes. Now they have the near finished product, with production beginning on the final items in the near future! More Information
CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN A U.S. Marine assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), fixes his night vision goggles after jumping out of a C-130 over Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 5. The operation was designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and maintenance of parachute insert proficiency. The unit is deployed […]
CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), wait to conduct a High-Altitude High-Opening jump at the flightline aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 7. The jump operation was designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and maintenance of parachute insert proficiency. The unit is […]
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES Marines from force reconnaissance platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, shoot rounds from .45-caliber pistols during close quarter tactics shooting at the Kaneohe Bay range training facility, May 13. Capt. Brian VanHoose, the platoon commander and a native of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, said their shooting drills are practice for […]
QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES U.S. Marines assigned to Scout Sniper School Class 3-14, conduct a hike during a field training exercise at Range 11, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Marines of Class 3-14 conducted team stalking exercises, as well as tactical movements through temperate environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance […]
Always have a backup to items that you could be potentially relying on for your survival. In the military we were issued the old school Lensatic compasses for our land navigation courses and field exercises. As an infantry Marine I needed to know how to navigate using a compass and map (No fancy GPS electronics). […]
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