Growing up, I hated coffee. I remember waking up in the morning to the aroma of coffee because my mom had it every morning. I once told her that I would never drink that crap. Fast forward a few years to my enlistment into the Marine Corps. Once out of bootcamp, Marine combat training, and […]
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Soulstealers – Chris K Photo
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) We’re going to be trying a few new thing now that SHOT show is behind us — one of those will be a February – long look at some great photographers…or, as the well informed call them, soulstealers. Why soulstealers? Because some primitive societies (note: like the Mayan Chiapas, not sniveling […]
Hell-Bent Holsters | Leather EDC Tray
Not too long ago I published an article on the Tactical Nightstand. The idea behind the tactical nightstand is to have the necessary items at arms reach in the event of a home invasion or emergency. That requires having an organized nightstand that is not piled high with magazines and your EDC gear when you […]
Magpul CORE Instructor Breaks USMC Parachute Landing Record
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Ever tried parachute landing at an altitude of 15,000 feet with combat equipment? Of course you haven’t. But Magpul CORE instructor and U.S. Marine Corps Captain Cody Carroll has, and he broke a world record in doing so. Now, there’s video of his feat. RELATED STORY: Special Ops – The Ghosts of HALO Parachuting […]
AeroPress | A Nomads Coffee Maker
Getting a good cup of coffee while on the road or in the field can make all of the difference. Â I’ve used a variety of things from french presses to instant coffee, all producing mixed results. Then you meet a connoisseur One of the beauties of traveling a lot is that you get to meet […]
John Wick, Chapter 2, Glock and Benelli
Chapter 2 of John Wick will be releasing soon (February 10th). Of all the movie trailers that have been on the internet, I have found the following to be the best one. Anytime a trained assassin goes ‘shopping’ it’s gonna be a good time. Featured in his shopping spree are the Glock 34, Glock 26, […]
Surviving Inside The Kill Zone: Book Review
Surviving Inside The Kill Zone covers the fighting mindset and the many aspects that build the mindset needed to be an effective fighter.
2017 SHOT Show Predictions
2017 SHOT Show Predictions Richard Kilgore The 2017 SHOT Show is just around the corner. Inboxes are filling with new product announcements, and people on the internet are already passing harsh judgement on items they’ve seen just a small image of. Once again we’re going to be there to share all of the goodies, vaporware, […]
DIY Thermite Launcher
Once we had them all stacked up, one of the team leaders dropped a thermite grenade in the middle. We all stared at the awesome sight of these weapons melting into a random spherical shape.
7 Essential Skills to Survive a Deadly Attack: Book Review
Push yourself to those quitting moments again and again – do whatever will kill you and just back it off a little.