Bladesmith Josh Weston recently introduced a series of leather wrist cuff knife sheaths. The South Carolina-based maker and Forged in Fire contestant plans to take the project to the next level by expanding the line and scaling up production. Weston designed his first wrist sheath to free up his own belt and pockets. “I’m a […]
A Life of Minimalism is a Way to Live at Maximum
As a vagabond and digital nomad, I don’t live with bare minimums but with bare maximums, this is how I live my life at its maximum. “Simplicity involves unburdening your life, and living more lightly with fewer distractions that interfere with a high quality life, as defined by each individual.” – LINDA BREEN PIERCE I’m […]
Up in Smoke: The 10 Best Cigars to Help You Appreciate Life
Courtesy of Tactical Life Life is demanding. It can be a grind getting from Point A to Point B in our busy, chaotic world. Before we know it, days, weeks and even years can get behind us. We must remember that we have a choice in how we go through life, and few things are […]
Kalashnikov USA KS-12, KS-12T AK Shotguns Now Shipping to Dealers
Courtesy of Tactical Life The wait is over: Kalashnikov USA’s first AK shotguns—the KS-12 and KS-12T—are now shipping to dealers. Developed after a lengthy testing and evaluation process, Kalashnikov USA CEO Brian Skinner said “We have finally reached the point of being more than satisfied with the remarkable quality and reliability of these products. These firearms are […]
Is the USMC Close to Adopting the Army’s M855A1 Round?
Courtesy of Tactical Life The U.S. Marine Corps might be adopting the Army’s M855A1 round, officials said Tuesday. According to Military.com, the Corps currently uses M855 ammunition in its M16A4 and M4 5.56mm rifles rather than the M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round the Army employs for its rifles. The reason the USMC hasn’t gone with the M855A1 thus far is the fact that testing showed it caused reliability and […]
Brous Blades Enlists TJ Schwarz for Icon Folder
Knife maker TJ Schwarz is working with Brous Blades to launch the Icon, his first production knife collaboration. The sleek new knife features interesting ergonomic characteristics and is Schwarz’s first design to break away from the custom and mid-tech markets. Schwarz is also expanding in other avenues with plans to distribute unique knives and lifestyle goods through his own new […]
Alliant Powder Unveils Sport Pistol Powder for Precision, Action Shooters
Courtesy of Tactical Life Alliant Powder has announced the release of its new clean-burning Sport Pistol powder for precision and action shooters. The Alliant Sport Pistol powder provides reliable cycling, charging and case fill, not to mention ballistics that lend themselves to a number of popular loads. RELATED STORY: 10 Experts – Can Competitive Shooting Help Real-World Defensive […]
Vagabonding: The Art of Minimalism
Vagabonding is a minimalistic lifestyle. Living and traveling the world effectively with just the contents of our backpacks. Carrying, buying and using just what we need with complete satisfaction and elegant efficiency. Minimal + Mobile = Vagabond Living a minimalist life may mean less “things”, frugality and active moderation but its actually a way to […]
Okay Industries’ SureFeed Magazines Now Available in Desert Tan
Courtesy of Tactical Life Okay Industries’ SureFeed magazines for AR-15s are now available in desert tan, the Connecticut-based company has announced. RELATED STORY: Beast Feeders – 16 Rugged and Reliable AR Magazines Built to meet market demand, these new desert mags boast the same standards as all Okay Industries magazines, which meet or exceed Mil-Spec requirements and […]
Road To ECQC: The Week Before D-DAY
My videos, posts, and reviews of the Shivworks Extreme Close Quarters Concepts course by Craig Douglas are some of my most popular content. Unfortunately for me, the video where I get shot in the groin 7 times is the most popular and most shared. ? Since I took my first ECQC in 2015, my friends, training […]