Courtesy of Tactical Life efore we get to the review of these two Springfield XD pistols, two lucky people will each have a chance to win one of them! All you have to do is enter the Athlon Outdoors/Springfield sweepstakes — and enter as many ways as possible to increase your odds of winning! The […]
Finish Line in Sight for Lucas Burnley’s 365 Knife Design Marathon
To stoke his creative fires, Lucas Burnley challenged himself to sketch out a new knife design every day for a year. With 297 knives already drawn up, the initiative, which he dubbed BRNLY365, is in the home stretch and it has already led to new production and custom models. As the project nears completion, there’s a little bit of […]
Tuffy Announces Model 335 Under Seat Security Drawer
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Tuffy Announces Model 335 Under-Seat Security Drawer Ashley Bunch Tuffy Security Products recently made an announcement many of you will be interested in: the Model 335 Under Seat Security Drawer is now on the market. The Model 335 will fit under the seat of 2011 and any newer Ford Explorer SUVs, […]
Stop the ‘Polymer Pistols Suck’ Argument, Because You’re Wrong
Courtesy of Tactical Life I tend to shiver just a bit at the titillating sensation of steel against flesh just as much as the next rabid gun nerd. Believe me, I get it. I really do. Feeling the recoil of those fat .45 ACP rounds through the checkered mainspring housing of my favorite 1911 inevitably […]
8 Made in the USA EDC Essentials
Courtesy of Everyday Carry It’s America’s birthday, and we wanted to celebrate by highlighting some of our favorite gear that’s made in the USA. We’ve picked out a range of gear that’s traditional, tactical, and everything in between. There’s a solid EDC knife, buy-it-for-life pen, some summer-inspired notebooks to write on, a bag to put […]
Report: Smith & Wesson’s Parent Company Is Acquiring Gemtech
Courtesy of Tactical Life This rumor has been making the rounds for the past few days, but now it’s finally official: Smith & Wesson‘s parent company is acquiring suppressor manufacturer Gemtech. RELATED STORY: 20 AR Suppressors & Other Muzzle Devices on the Market Details are scant at the moment, but the release issued today by American […]
The Pack of All Trades? Using the CamelBak Urban Assault Pack for EDC, Training and Competition
Courtesy of ITS Tactical By Doc Rader If you’re like me, there’s something inherently compelling about packs and storage solutions. I definitely fancy myself a pack connoisseur, although my wife uses a slightly different term. So when ITS approached me about reviewing the Urban Assault from CamelBak, there was no way I could turn it down. […]
The Freedom Tower on The 4th of July
The Freedom Tower of New York City is the tallest building in the USA, the ultimate middle finger to our enemies and a defining symbol of our freedom. “Standing as a shining beacon for the new Downtown, and a bold addition to the skyline, One World Trade Center is safe, sustainable, and artistically dynamic. Soaring […]
Cobalt Kinetics Unveils New AR-15 Accessory Lineup
Courtesy of Tactical Life Utah-based manufacturer Cobalt Kinetics, best known for its rifles, is getting into the accessory game by releasing a range of gear for the AR-15. Up until this point, Cobalt has kept its proprietary furniture and accessories exclusive to its own rifle builds. Due to popular demand, however, the company is now […]
KPOS Upgrade: Turning a Glock into a Shoulder-Mounted CQB Machine
Courtesy of Tactical Life I first tested the Fab Defense KPOS G1 in 2009. The KPOS comes in two versions, but I prefer the G1 for reasons I’ll cover later. During my first experience with the KPOS carbine adapter for pistols, I found it capable, light, concealable and handy. However, at every turn, I argued […]