Way back in the early days of 2001 I had just graduated from Basic Training and Infantry AIT in the US Army. Next up was the revered Airborne School. My brother (4 years older) had just received the same school as a re-enlistment bonus from the USMC. The only problem, I was slated for class […]
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Watch | A compilation of trick shots
These are heady days we’re living in, with guns and politics at the forefront of the mass media consciousness. With politics continuing its ever downward spiral into total incivility, sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and enjoy some of what brings us together: people enjoying the simple thrill of shooting. The following video […]
Dress it up or beat it down: HELM Vanuatu dive watch
The HELM Vanuatu is a named after an island in the South Pacific famous for its coral reefs and a WWII shipwreck. HELM does not hold back from describing this piece as a beater watch. Other sites have referred to it as chunky. Turns out they are all correct. One thing is for sure, this […]
Watch: The new Raider’s Roast blend from ‘A Coffee Company’
“It’s Official! Raider’s Roast is now available! My 90 day goal to launch my coffee is accomplished. Couldn’t have done it without my followers. You picked the name! Proud of this coffee and proud of our brand. Panamanian High Grown Beans and roasted right here in Eastern, North Carolina. Buttery Medium Roast with a smooth […]
Watch: A field-expedient method for coupling magazines
Taping magazines together is a practice that dates back to World War II. There are advantages and disadvantages to coupling magazines together. On one hand, it may help speed up reloads, but on the other hand, you’re dealing with a heavier and bulkier weapon. If you choose to do so, an actual magazine coupler would be the preferred […]
Watch: The rise and fall of TVs Sons of Guns
Most gun enthusiasts remember Descovery Channels Show, Sons of Guns. Set it Louisiana, Sons of Guns followed the Hayden familys struggling gun shop business. It was a mildly entertaining show that let the viewer behind the scenes of some of their exotic and often ridiculous gun builds. The late Chris Kyle even appeared in one […]
Watch: Clint Emerson weighs in on the new Sig Sauer MCX
I grew up shooting Sig Sauer in the SEAL Teams – the P226 handguns were my preferred secondary gun and for low-vis operation, the P239 was my primary… I had the opportunity to shoot some of Sig Sauer’s latest handguns and rifles at the Shot Show 2018 – here is a sneak peek at the […]
A brief history of bulletproof vests and armor
The evolution of the firearm is an interesting one — from the unknown Chinese origins of gunpowder, to the fire lance, and the slow development of handheld tubes that use gunpowder to force a projectile outward and into an enemy target. By the 1300s, what we consider guns today were well along in development, and […]
The glaring problem with your ‘dream’ survival rides…
Although I spent the better portion of my twenties running around the world with a fresh fade and my boots bloused, the line of work I was in both before and after serving in the Marine Corps was in the racing industry. Most folks might be surprised to know that there are some real parallels between […]
Documentary: Tim Kennedy and Sheepdog Response
If you don’t know Tim Kennedy by now, get acquainted. Tim Kennedy is currently serving as an active duty Green Beret but is probably best known for his time competing in Strikeforce and the UFC. As a fighter, Tim is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was a middleweight contender who has stepped toe-to-toe […]