We got the word from our friends in Isreal at Agilite that their new kneepads are now standard issue for all IDF combat troops from March onward. You may be thinking the same thing we thought: “I’m pretty sure I’ve seen those somewhere.” And you might be right. The Agilite kneepad design used to be […]
Ammo Watch: Honey Badger – Hunter – Inception
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Ammo Watch: Honey Badger – Hunter – Inception Bullets are one of the “three Bs” of military logistics — bullets, bandages, and beans — which as many of you know are central to Paragraph IV of an operations order. They might be the professional purview of units like First […]
The Cost Of An AK-47 On The Black Market Across The World
The first model of the AK-47 assault rifle was introduced into service with the Soviet army in 1948. Designed to be cheap and reliable as well as simple to operate and produce, the AK-47 and its derivatives remain the world’s most widely used assault rifles seven decades later. In his book “AK47: The Story of The People’s […]
Top Six Boot Picks For The Outdoors
Here are six boot picks that will make your outdoors excursion easier. They meet the criteria for good price, are comfortable to wear (use), are durable, have great utility, and are not overly weighty. SALOMON XA PRO 3D MID (GTX/FORCES) Overall the Salomon XA Pro Mid GTX is a great shoe for all kinds of […]
Police Tactics: Using a Patrol Car as Cover During a Shootout
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) We live in a mobile society. Cars are everywhere, and in law enforcement, they serve as our mobile offices. At the start of a shift, unless you are assigned a take-home car, you head out from roll call to find your patrol car. After an inspection to make sure the previous shift […]
Tulsa County SWAT Team Brushes Up On Tracking Technique
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team is training to become better at tracking suspects. They went to Keystone State Park today to train in the rough terrain there. SWAT members went through the rigorous training to make sure they are ready to respond to a high-risk situation — no matter if it’s in an urban […]
Our Staff’s Top 3 Picks For Load Bearing Gear
Here are three packs we’ve done product reviews on and believe they are a very good value. They meet our criteria for good price, are comfortable to wear (use), are durable, have great utility, and not overly weighty. HAZARD 4 TACTICAL “CLERK” BACKPACK I’ve used high quality backpacks for years in a variety of situations: […]
Remembering How the Beretta M9 Became America’s Sidearm by Jason J. Brown
Remembering How the Beretta M9 Became America’s Sidearm by Jason J. Brown NRA/ILA Blog In late January, the U.S. Army announced a new service pistol, the Sig Sauer P320, replacing Beretta’s M9, ushering in a new era in the military’s firearm legacy. The changing of the guard presents the perfect opportunity to look back at […]
Nosler Introduces the Model 48 Long Range for Hunters, Target Shooters
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Nosler has expanded its semi-custom, bolt-action lineup with the all-new Nosler Model 48 Long Range. RELATED STORY: 12 Next-Gen Precision Rifles For Long-Range Shooting Designed for the serious hunter and target shooter, the Model 48 Long Range’s action is machined from a solid block of steel and built to provide a […]
Hackmasters: 15 Must-Own Axes, Tomahawks, Hatchets & Machetes
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) It doesn’t matter much whether you’re trying to survive the aftermath of a hurricane, an earthquake, a massive flood, an extreme blizzard or a volcanic eruption—once you’ve bugged out to your safe zone, you are probably going to be heating large quantities of water over an open fire. RELATED STORY: 11 […]