Even if you can cram everything you’d ever need in your EDC pack, it’s only useful if it’s easy to get to at a moment’s notice. Most traditional backpack designs make more sense for simply lugging gear from point A to point B, while crossbody slings and messenger bags make for a more nimble EDC […]
Stress Proofing Skills
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Stress Proofing Skills Trevor Thrasher,  88 Tactical I was casually walking back to my room from a shower in flip flops over a wide open area covered, like  so many camps in war zones, with crushed rock so large my crappy PX flip flops alternated between getting stuck on the […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol Police Upgrade to the TAVOR X95
Courtesy of Tactical Life Never let it be said that the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police doesn’t appreciate quality bullpups, as the agency just announced it was upgrading from the IWI US TAVOR SAR—which it first adopted in 2013—to the TAVOR X95. RELATED STORY: Dynamic 9mm Duo – IWI’s Tavor SAR and Uzi Pro Pistol “We’re honored that the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police have […]
Ukraine’s Sniper Rifles: Deadly weapons to fight Russia’s war in Donbas
Ukraine’s Sniper Rifles: Deadly weapons to fight Russia’s war in Donbas  The enemy should be afraid – a warning from a top Ukrainian commander early 2016. These National Guard troops are on a firing range, testing new rifles. These weapons are advanced compared to equipment currently used by the military in eastern Ukraine. 2015, Ukraine […]
6.5 Sniper: Shooting the H-S Precision HTR in 6.5 Creedmoor
Courtesy of Tactical Life It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the 6.5 Creedmoor. Over the past few years, I’ve spent some serious quality time behind rifles chambered for this long-range cartridge. There are so many things to like about the 6.5 Creedmoor that it is a wonder it has not caught on […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #16 Microtech Tachyon III
Last year, Microtech elevated the EDC framelock flipper by applying high-tech machining and next-level finishing work to Derek Munroe’s Sigil design. This year, the humble balisong got the same treatment, as Microtech pulled out all the stops for their Tachyon balisong. “Throughout the year we’ve been releasing an increasing variety of serration and color configurations that will appeal to a broader audience […]
New night vision means soldiers can shoot around corners
A new night vision and weapon camera system allows shooters to fire around corners without exposing themselves and eliminates the dead time between seeing a target and firing when using night vision goggles. The first-ever combination of night vision and target acquisition technology will allow soldiers and Marines to shoot around obstacles and see through […]
Tacticool: Don’t Let Your Desire For Awesome Gear Outweigh Your Skill
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, we have a tendency around here to kinda not hold back. Such is the nature of our profession. Tonight’s discussion is regarding a personal pet peeve of mine. All of those guys out there who let their wallets outrun their brains…and their skill sets…and chase that ever-present […]
Urban Survivalist: The Concrete Jungle
This is a part of a series of posts about urban survival. Guides, skills, tips and gear for travel, crises and everyday life. – view all survivalist posts “Survival in any form for any environment is an act of prevention and or recovery.” – JOHN V CAIN (Founder of VINJABOND) Natural jungles are covered with dense flora and formations, dominated […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #17 Spyderco Polestar
Spyderco’s 2017 lineup saw a renewed attention to their value blades, with the appropriately named Polestar guiding the way. Designed by Sal Glesser, the Polestar represents a refinement of the features that made the previous Spyderco budget blades, like the Tenacious, so popular. There is no finger choil, just the accommodating, subtly curvaceous handles and […]