Gear

Diana 34 EMS: Familiar Structure with New Upgrades

The Diana 34 EMS series is part of the brand’s premium line of break-barrel springers. This air rifle has been in production now for about 36 years years, but they’re bringing new upgrades to the table. Now, with its Easy Modular System, the Diana 34 EMS series provides enthusiasts with a designed-in customization capability. This […]

The Military Has Come a Long Way Since The Pup Tent

If you are an army veteran of a certain age, you experienced the many joys of sleeping in the venerable Pup-Tent, your very own Hilton Hotel in the field compared to the alternative of sleeping in a trench, jungle, ditch or foxhole. Thankfully, the improvement of technology also improved the sleeping experience of our soldiers, […]

New Savior Equipment Pro Touring Rifle Case. (Savior Equipment)

Savior Equipment: Hidden in Plain Sight

Savior Equipment is a firearm case brand that I first stumbled across while at Shot Show this past January. I was immediately impressed with the design elements of the cases and their impressive build quality and function. A few months ago, I was able to get my hands on a couple of Savior Equipment cases […]

For Military History Buffs, This Watch Puts A Piece of D-Day on Your Wrist

Praesidus Watches is a small niche watchmaker that is a really interesting fusion of the art of watchmaking and historical timepieces. Their first product was a historic recreation of the A-11 movement watch ordered in the hundreds of thousands to put on the wrists of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines of the US armed […]

A Ukrainian soldier holding a Javelin anti-tank missile system during exercises in 2021. Image Credit: bbc.com

SITREP on the $5.6 Billion in Weapons the US Sent to Ukraine So Far

“History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.” – Ronald Reagan. The Wisdom of The Gipper When Vladimir Putin started this war in February, I’m not quite sure if he entirely anticipated the actual cost to his country in blood and treasure. He likely thought his massive army would […]

Are Winkler Tomahawks Worth It?: A Review of the Winkler SAYOC Tomahawk

Winkler tomahawk knives are known for their durability and beautiful design, but exactly how good are they?

S/Sgt Bill Seklscki fires a flame thrower at a Japanese position near Manacag, Luzon, P.I. (US Army, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

What Do You Know About Flamethrowers?

We know what a flamethrower looks like and how it was used to clear out the enemy trenches of World War I. This weapon that could be traced back as far as the 5th century BC was one of the most terrifying and devastating weapons on the battlefield. So terrifying that rules were set in regards […]

Hybrid Weapons Of History That Didn’t Work So Well

Let’s face it, from the very beginning that the cavemen sharpened stones and turned them into spears and arrows between 4,000 and 3,300 BC, we’ve come so far. When the Industrial Revolution from the mid-18th century entered, weapon designs and engineering were no longer just sticks and stones but rather more on advanced, sometimes-too-complicated, never-before-seen […]

A Look at the HoverGlide Floating Backpack

HoverGlide’s floating backpack looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but are they actually practical? Let’s find out.

Sling Weaponry was the Personal Artillery of Ancient Warfare

In today’s warfare, no one would really bring a slingshot during the war, at least not that we are aware of. During ancient times, this weapon was widely used by many ancient armies. Its invention revolutionized how the military from all over the globe fought. Even when it is now crude in today’s standard, it […]