(Article originally published on Spotter Up) If, after the first twenty minutes, you don’t know who the sucker at the table is, it’s you. ~David Levien and Brian Koppelman, Rounders There are many early examples of playing cards from Egypt, Persian and India but most experts agree that playing cards originated in China. The idea is […]
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TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip | Quick Look
Ever find yourself surfing around on the internet and stumbling across an item thinking ‘holy crap that is cool’. Well that is how I found the TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip. Yeah it’s not some super cool tactical piece of gear, but for that smaller flashlight or pocket knife you carry in your pocket, this […]
Watch: Michelle Rodriguez at the Taran Tactical Range
Michelle Rodriguez recently trained at Taran Tactical Innovations in preparation for her new movie ‘Fast 8’, which is part of the ‘Fast & Furious’ series. She runs a very similar course that Keanu Reeves did in his preparation for John Wick 2. Check out the following bad-ass video of Rodriguez running several firearms on the […]
Watch: John Wick Returns
Earlier in the year Keanu Reeves was seen on a YouTube video running a few firearms on the range with Taran Tactical. That was part of the training he has been going through for the upcoming release of John Wick 2. From a gear and firearms perspective I really enjoyed the first John Wick movie. […]
Mall Ninja As F*ck: Slung Up Glock
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Dave Merrill) We’ve all heard of the Good Idea Fairy–that mystical demon disguised as an angel that grabs roots in one’s mind, passing all sorts of nonsense off as brilliance. But I have something worse. I have a Bad Idea Enabler. And his name is Jack. — My […]
Two Army Rangers Discuss Going Nomadic
(Article originally published on Thought Catalog by Raul Felix) In the formative years of his life, Leo Jenkins was an Army combat medic in 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Having completed deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2007 Leo ended his enlistment after four years of service, exchanging the high-octane world of Army […]
Chevy’s Making a Hydrogen-Powered Pickup for the US Army
(Originally published on WIRED) WHEN IT COMES to pickups, the standard attitude is, go big or go home. Huge knobbly tires, bullbars, spotlights, winches—even if they’re unnecessary. Look at Ford’s F-150 Raptor (not just leaner, meaner!), Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro (not afraid to show off its wild side!), or Nissan’s Titan XD Warrior concept (37-inch […]
AEV LAUNCHES THE PROSPECTOR XL
Say hello to the Prospector XL! American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is back at it again with the release of their latest turn-key Ram package. Based upon the Ram 2500/3500 platform, the Prospector XL builds upon many of the original Prospector components. However, the new options package comes with the addition of some unique upgrades that really take things to the […]
How to shave, LIKE A MAN!
We live in an age of retro manly celebration, paralleled by metro men and emo kids… Sadly, that is the fact of the matter. While some choose to walk the earth wearing a many battle bush, others combine a beard with long hair, skinny jeans and… sandals. There is a classic shaving revival that runs […]
Eyes-On: Flagrant Beard Leather Wallet
Editors note: Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Big Joe. I was lucky enough to receive a Flagrant Beard leather wallet recently. I haven’t had a chance to give it a thorough going-over just yet, so these are only my initial impressions. I think most wallet designs are made without any serious thought. Flagrant Beard’s […]