(Article originally published on Tactical Life) As far as blades go, TOPS Knives is one of the most creative manufacturers in the industry — the company’s new F.O.R.K. It multi-tool just proves that sentiment. RELATED STORY: Tac-Raze: TOPS’ First Friction Folding Knife With the help of Leo Espinoza, the F.O.R.K. It was designed with several different uses […]
MNKF: MTech “Tactical” Tomahawk
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Monday Night Knife Fights: MTech “Tactical” Tomahawk Apocalypse Josh I have a great fondness for hatchets and tomahawk and quite a collection, ranging from the low-key Fuller camping hatchet to the knockabout United Cutlery M48 to the singular Boker Tomahook. A new addition to my armory was the very […]
MP40: Germany’s Influential 9mm Submachine Gun
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) The German MP40 (and its predecessor, the MP38) brought about several unique features that inspired many future small-arms designs after WWII, including a folding stock and parts extensively made from steel, aluminum and plastic. The MP40, or Maschinenpistole 40, was a turning point in submachine gun design and manufacture. […]
MFT Mag: Mission First Tactical’s State-Compliant 10-Round Mag
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Mission First Tactical (MFT) has released a 10-round restricted capacity magazine variant of the popular 30-round Polymer MFT Mag, for customers living in cities and states — CA, CO, CT, NY, NJ, MA, HI, DC and Chicago — with a 10-round magazine compliant law. Designed for military, law enfocement and […]
Kershaw Launch 6 Voted Best New Automatic Knife 2016
The KnifeNews Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the production knife world. KnifeNews turned to knife dealers to determine the winners. With hundreds of new production knives passing through their hands and many hours spent interacting with end-users, dealers have the most comprehensive and informed perspective. 21 of North America’s top dealers cast their […]
Benelli M2 Entry Shotgun: A CQB Dominator
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Since the early days of firearms history, one of the most effective guns for anti-personnel use has been the shotgun. This usually smoothbore weapon has the ability to fire multiple projectiles with one shot and, unlike a rifle, doesn’t require precise aim when using ammunition like 00 buckshot. Shotguns […]
Counter-Terror Benelli M3T Shotgun
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Benelli’s M3T shotguns issued to special ops troops are distinguished by their folding stocks. With the stock folded up and locked into the rear notch sight, the gun is a true compact CQB powerhouse. Some years ago, I was working with a Russian special police unit that was doing […]
AERIAL TARGET INTERDICTION COURSE BY BAT DEFENSE
I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to sit through BAT Defense’s Aerial Target Interdiction Course last Saturday given at Altair in the Florida everglades. I probably won’t be able to do justice to the event. From top to bottom it was awesome. If you’ve “done everything” when it comes to shooting, put this […]
GARAGE GYM—THE MAN’S MINIMALIST GYM (PART 1)
What does it mean to be fit? How fit does a person need to be? These are questions that I often hear from people in regards to their overall physical fitness. The answer to that really depends on the particular demands required for the task at hand or a person’s individual goals. For a professional […]
TRAINING PROGRAM IN A RUT? 3 TIPS TO REVITALIZE YOUR WORKOUTS
It happens to the best of us. We have an injury, or maybe we stop making progress. Perhaps we just lose motivation to continue training. Regardless of the situation, sometimes our best laid plans for working out get derailed. Here are some tips to help you get back on track. 1. DO LESS Yes, you […]