(Article originally published on Thought Catalog by Raul Felix) In the formative years of his life, Leo Jenkins was an Army combat medic in 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Having completed deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2007 Leo ended his enlistment after four years of service, exchanging the high-octane world of Army […]
Pulsar Releases Thermal-Imaging Quantum HD19A Monocular
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Pulsar has unveiled its new Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular, which has been reviewed, tested and positively recommended by the membership of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), a renowned training and tactics resource for law enforcement professionals. RELATED STORY: On Target – 10 AK Optics, Sights & Lasers For […]
There’s Even More Evidence That Fitness Trackers Don’t Work
(Article originally published on Time by Mandy Oaklander) Fitness trackers are ubiquitous, on the wrists and in the Happy Meals of thousands of Americans. But the latest evidence suggests that they don’t do much to motivate people to move more. Turns out, it’s really hard topersuade people to exercise—even when they have access to how many […]
PRODUCT REVIEW: ELYSIUM ADVENTURE BARS FROM A MARINE FORCE RECON VETERAN
Elysium Industries was founded in late 2014, by Matthew W. Shelley, a veteran of Marine Force Recon. It is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, CO. The idea for Matt’s bar came after he regularly found himself miles from anywhere, and he needed something substantial to fill his belly. Enter […]
TOPS Introduces Stainless BOBs, Declares October the “Month of Options”
“October is going to be a month of options from TOPS Knives,” says Marketing Director Craig Powell. “We have plenty of releases coming that give coating, handle, and sheath alternatives for knives we already make,” Powell tells us. First up is the Brothers of Bushcraft (BOB) Fieldcraft knife. TOPS is breaking out seven new handle colors and replacing […]
Salewa Alpine Trainer Boots
(Article originally published on kyledefoor.tumblr.com) Boots have always been on a 2-3 year cycle in my experience. Meaning that you’ll find a good pair, that company makes them for a couple years, then you start again because the company changes something, sends to China, whatever. I’ve worn every conceivable boot in the outdoor industry at […]
Eyes On: US Palm Kit Bag
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Big Joe) Kit bags: who doesn’t have one, right? Even the cheapest of the cheap, who don’t buy anything unless they’re issued it, have kit bags. US Palm’s kit bag has it going on. It’s reasonably priced and simple. Load out bags are getting more and more […]
EXTENDED STAY
(Article originally published on Black Rifle Coffee by Scott Lambin) Warfighters, security professionals and law enforcement officers alike are faced with a plethora different mission profiles throughout their day to day operations. Having checked two of the 3 boxes myself, the need for various kit has been a point of contention on many occasions throughout […]
Carrying With a Disability, Part 2: Gun and Gear Recommendations
(Article originally published on The Truth About Guns by Josh Wayner) Suggestions are about the same thing as opinions. I find that the majority of people mean well, but the main issue is that they’re telling you what works for them, which is invariably a conclusion that was reached after much trial and error. Or […]
Gear Review: JPoint Ultra Low Mounting Plate for GLOCK MOS
(Article originally published on The Truth About Guns by Jeremy S.) It has been nearly a year since I first took possession of my GLOCK 19 MOS, which quickly found itself in a holster in my waistband on a very frequent basis. During this time, I’ve had a JP Enterprises JPoint Reflex Sight mounted to […]