Originally published on Tactical Life Athlon Outdoors contributor Alex Landeen breaks down six different pieces of everyday carry gear that you should check out in Spring 2017. SCOTTeVEST Enforcer Jacket for Everyday Carry I have been known to be a self- proclaimed “bag nerd.” I have closets full of sling packs, backpacks, waist packs, hard-sided cases, […]
Meet Ford’s New Hybrid Cop Car, the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan
Originally published on Tactical Life Our boys in blue are going green. Ford is set to introduce a new hybrid cop car that offers improved fuel economy while chasing down the bad guys. Say hello to the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan. RELATED STORY: Hot Pursuit – Ford Interceptors Built For Police Based on the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Police Responder Hybrid […]
Don’t Call it a Comeback: Army Said to be Mulling the Return of the 7.62 Battle Rifle
Courtesy of our friends over at Tactical Life Get ready for the return of the battle rifle. Temporarily, that is. According to a story published on Soldier Systems, the U.S. Army is considering fielding a 7.62 NATO rifle in an interim capacity until it switches to one of the 6.5mm family of intermediate calibers sometime in the 2020s. The reason […]
10 must-haves for the World War I infantryman – and one piece of junk
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The World War I soldier endured bitter cold, poison gas, enemy snipers and a grueling fight from the trenches. The U.S. joined the Allies in 1917, making this year a big one for the WWI Centennial and a fitting time to honor the doughboys. Here are our picks for must-haves on the […]
Why did we name it the Flourish?
This is your next must-have knife. Of course you’ll like the size and how it feels in your hand. You’ll appreciate the useful modified clip-point blade. But it’s the little flourishes that take the Flourish over the top. The big 3.5-inch blade has a top swedge and a hollow grind. But there’s also a machined […]
Ruger Unveils AI-Style Mags for Precision Rifle & Gunsite Scout Rifle
Courtesy of our friends over at Tactical Life Ruger has rolled out new AI-Style Precision Rifle mags that are compatible with (you guessed it) the Ruger Precision Rifle, along with the Gunsite Scout Rifle and many AI-Style bottom metal assemblies. RELATED STORY: The 6 Best Scout Rifles For Today’s Shooters According to the press release, these […]
Trending Gear: March 2017
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 Top 10 Companies with AK Rounds for Hunting, Self Defense & More
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) For many years, most of the available 7.62x39mm AK rounds came as surplus from Eastern Europe or Russia itself, with occasional Chinese shipments and, at least once, some horrible Egyptian ammo. Most of that surplus is now gone or committed to other uses, but fortunately, several American and foreign manufacturers have responded to consumer demand […]
5 Framelock Knives Under $50
Nowadays, you have a ton of options to choose from when picking out a good EDC knife. Hands down, one of the most important things to consider is what type of locking mechanism it has. In terms of strength, a frame lock is tough to beat. This kind of lock is usually found on expensive, […]
VIDEO: B&T’s USW-A1 Pistol is Built for Police Work
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) There’s no doubt that the USW (Universal Service Weapon)-A1 by Switzerland-based B&T AG got some attention when it was showcased at SHOT Show this year. Initially introduced in Europe last year, the company has made it available in the United States. via its American subsidiary, B&T USA. RELATED STORY: 8 Industry Experts […]