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Buck continues to grow its high-value made in the USA models with the introduction of the Rival series. According to the Post Falls, Idaho company, they are able to offer the knives at a low price by investing in a modern manufacturing process capable of producing a high volume of knives each day. The Rival series, […]
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Language Lessons: Overgassing Alexander Crown TERM: Overgassing AKA: More Blowback, “Ouch my face/eyes”, “I can’t breathe” APPLICATION OF USE: Referring to guns that operate via a gas system when there is too much gas. Very significant with regard to the use of silencers. DEFINITION: The term overgassing describes the effect of gasses being expelled […]
When TOPS Knives President Leo Espinoza was tasked with designing the ultimate chopping knife, El Chete sprung from his mind practically fully formed. “Leo knew as soon as he drew this thing up that people were going to love it,” TOPS Knives’ Craig Powell tells us. “As soon as they look at it, people just know that it’s going […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life FN America just announced it is putting out two new California-compliant FN 15 rifles for those of you boxed in by the Golden State’s stringent firearms regulations. RELATED STORY: FN Military Collector Series – Three Frontline Legends Both the FN 15 Tactical Carbine II CA and FN 15 DMR II CA are outfitted with […]
Every day, readers like you proudly share photos of their everyday carry on the site. Not only is looking through their pockets this way super interesting, but it’s also a great way to find really cool gear you never even knew existed (yet somehow, suddenly need…). When you hover over an item you like and […]
The Flag Bungee is a simple yet effective tool for carrying Old Glory with you on all your operations. Currently, users are attaching their flags using retention bands or some other improvised means to secure their flags to their armor. This works, but is prone to failure and is unreliable. Something as important as your country’s […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life It’s been six years since the 1911 pistol had its 100th birthday party. Recently, I spent part of a Sunday afternoon tuning into some sports and outdoor TV shows, noting that several firearms programs featured 1911s. One show had a famous sponsored shooter introduce the features of the pistol’s design to viewers, […]
Often straddling the line between collectible and user, each Chaparral model has roughly the same overall design: a 2.8 inch, sliver-thin leaf shaped blade made from high-performance CTS-XHP steel, a 50/50 finger choil, a deep carry wire clip, a crisply-machined backlock, and a slender profile. Spyderco uses this gentlemanly EDC folder as a blank canvas to test […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Florida-based AK manufacturer Century Arms is now shipping a new version of its 7.62x39mm ammo as part of its Red Army Standard lineup. RELATED STORY: 11 Magazines and Drums to Keep Your AK Well Fed According to the press release, this ammunition—part of the Century Arms’ efforts to boost the “performance potential” of […]
With its curved, talon-like blade and pinky ring, the Steel Tiger Karambit takes on the intimidating form of a classic karambit, but Cold Steel’s interpretation of the ancient Indonesian blade gives it a modern tactical update. Designed by Cold Steel President Lynn Thompson in collaboration with the late custom knife maker Steven Likarich, the Tiger Karambit is one […]
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