Gear Reviews

The Nitecore P20i – A Pumped Up Flashlight

Need a powerful light that doesn’t cost a small fortune? Well, then Nitecore might be for you. Nitecore makes a wide variety of lights, batteries, and chargers. People like Cloud Defensive use Nitecore chargers with their products for a reason. Nitecore was kind enough to send me the P20i for test and review, and I’ve […]

The Rush24 2.0 From 5.11 Tactical

The 5.11 Rush series have been around for almost 15 years now. This year we see the first update in the form of the Rush 2.0 series. We got our greedy mitts on the Rush24 2.0 and have been putting it through its paces. What’s New With The Rush24 2.0 First, they added a concealed […]

Legend All-Weather Compression Socks

Socks are something I never thought about when addressing tactical gear. Not until my first deployment and I realized how valuable good socks are. I got my hands on the Legend All-Weather Compression socks and have put some miles on them. Proper socks are so damn important. I deployed with the bargain bin socks the […]

The Ek Model 4 – A Killer Commando Knife

KA-BAR’s legend needs no introduction here. They’ve been producing finely made fighting, utility, and pocket knives for Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors since World War 2. KA-BAR teamed up with Ek Knives to bring back the classic EK Model 4 commando knife for the modern market. John Ek produced these knives during the height of World […]

The Liberator 2.0 By Safariland – Hear the Difference

Protecting your ears from loud noises, like you know gunfire, is pretty dang critical. I say this as a person with tinnitus because the younger version of me was headstrong and thought an M240 would never bother my ears. These days I’m older and wiser and armed with gear like the new Safariland Liberator 2.0 […]

Best Budget Fixed Blade – Gerber StrongArm

Fixed blade knives are a must-have for any self-respecting outdoorsman, prepper, or tactical loadout. If you’re looking at budget knives you’ve likely come across your fair share of utter crap, right? It’s to be expected. But, you’ve come to the right place because I have the perfect budget fixed blade knife for you. It’s called […]

Covert Operations Case – Keep Your SMG Discreet

Concealed carry firearms are relatively easy to carry. Get a good holster, some pants, a solid belt, and a short, and boom, it’s covered. A pistol is great, but a submachine gun or short rifle is much better. They tend to be a little tougher to conceal. It’s not a weapon that hides under a […]

KA-BAR LDK – Slash, Stab, and Escape

The KA-BAR LDK, or Last Ditch Knife, is a sneaky stabber designed to be carried discreetly and employed when you are all out of other options. This micro slasher is roughly the same length as a credit card and no taller than one either. The blade is ultra-short, but the handle design makes the most […]

The Flash 5 From Tactaload – Best Shotgun Stock

Tactaload is a new company bringing a lot of innovation to the world of shotgun stocks. Tactaload was founded by a veteran Secret Service agent with an expansive amount of time behind a shotgun. His experience with the Speed Feedstock and normal side saddles lead him to create the Flash 5. The Flash 5 is […]

The Romeo5XDR – Budget Blasting Red Dot

SIG went from being well known for producing fantastic metal frame pistols to being well known for making everything. This includes rifles, suppressors, and even optics. Today we are looking at their budget-friendly Romeo5 red dot, specifically the Romeo5XDR model. The Romeo5XDR is the most robust and durable Romeo5 that’s outfitted with superior water protection […]