Gear

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 […]

Nightstick Weapon Lights

While completely geeking out on flashlights and weapon lights at SHOT Show a couple of months ago, I came across Nightstick lights. Brian, the Nightstick rep I spoke to, immediately pointed out some of the perks of Nightstick lights, which were quality, price point, brightness, and function. One of the coolest features he showed me, […]

Praesidus A-11 Commemorative Watches: Recreating WWII History

When watchmaker Praesidus reached out to us about their watches I had to admit I was intrigued. They didn’t just have a watch they wanted us to see, they wanted to tell us a story about the watch and the paratroopers who inspired Praesidus to make them. Tom Rice was an accomplished athlete at San […]

Getting A Shocking Taste of The Taser

You know what they say about the experience, it’s the best teacher. The military knows just that, so they make sure that the Military Police in training understand the effects of their weapons by, of course, trying them for themselves. They have certifications for stuff like OC (pepper) spray training and taser training. What does […]

That Sick Scythe You See As A Weapon Was Originally A Kind Of Lawn Mower

The scythe that we know in pop culture is often depicted as that of the Grim Reaper. A long pole with a single-edged knife curved forward like a hook or a claw. That’s what video game characters also use if they do— take Dante’s soul-sucking badass scythe from Dante’s Inferno video game. Except it looked […]