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Courtesy of Tactical Life The new normal is not the junkie in the parking garage with a switchblade—though they still exist. Rather, it’s an organized attack consisting of one or several assailants wielding long arms and backup handguns. In this era of self-rescue, do you really think the subcompact .380 ACP tucked in your pocket […]
To tell you the truth I do not recall how I was turned onto the Wilcox Gunslinger belt. Perhaps it was Joshua or Aaron who turned me onto Wilcox Tactical. Aaron and Joshua love to shoot and they write articles for Spotter Up. Wilcox Tactical was founded by Army veteran Kyle Wilcox and he’s a […]
I’ve always got my eye out for a good everyday carry backpack (part of being a gear nut). When I’m looking at backpacks for everyday carry they have to meet the following criteria. It has to be able to blend in with the local area I’m moving around in and not scream tactical The pack […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Montana-based backpack manufacturer Stone Glacier has unveiled the R3 3300, an ultralight pack designed for tactical and military applications. RELATED STORY: 6 Discreet Carry Bags For Your Long Gun The way Stone Glacier owner and designer Kurt Racicot tells it in the press release, the R3 (Response/Recon/Rescue) came about as a result of […]
Been on the road with this Element backpack. I have to say, it’s a phenomenal bag. Did a few modifications to it, but it is a legit option for people who want something a bit more discreet with out the Tactical tags. The skateboard straps offer loads of possibilities of use to it. From strapping […]
I’ve been a pretty avid runner for the past several years. I’ve completed half marathon’s, full marathon’s, the Tough Mudder and several smaller 5k runs. I’ve used a lot of different running gear and clothing; some of it worked great while others were total crap. I’m going to highlight what works for me, so I […]
No one likes saying goodbye to summer, but getting ready for the coming school year means one thing: new gear. On top of the usual essentials like pens, notebooks, and textbooks that you’ll find on supply lists, many students find themselves also needing a good laptop to get things done. And if you’re going to […]
While in the military and as a law enforcement officer, there has always been a need to store my gear in a central location. For my entire law enforcement career I have stored my gear in my closet. My uniforms were put on hangers, while my duty belt and trouser belt hung on a wall […]
The Triple Aught Design Spectre 34L backpack is a stylish, water-resistant, and highly modular alternative to your typical run-of-the-mill trail pack. For TAD fans, the Spectre 34L is a lighter weight and less tactical alternative to the Fastpack EDC. SPECIFICATIONS: Material Dimension Polyant LS-42 and X51 Tweave 4-way stretch Panels Closed Cell Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam […]
Up until a few years ago, I never really put thought into what I carried around with me every day or why I carried it. Now I have a loadout that suits my needs and I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned along the way. This is mainly focused on a Level 1 […]
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