Recently I wrote an article “LEO: Top 5 Less Lethal Tools”. This article covered OC spray, collapsible baton, Taser, blunt force projectiles, and sting/stun grenades. For this article we are going to take a closer look at some products from Taser; the X2, and X26P. Before we get into this product I think it’s important […]
Electronics & Technology
Magpul’s Bad Ass iPhone Field Case
Magpul sent me and the boys some of their new iPhone cases to T&E a month ago. I’ve been rocking one ever since (retired my clunky Otter Box). It just goes to show you that simplicity and sleek are good things. I’m a huge fan of this company (also founded by a former USMC Recon […]
Military Robots: LS3
Every light infantry soldier has dreamed of a way to lighten their combat load. Boston Dynamics is attempting to do just that with their product the Legged Squad Support System (LS3). According to Boston Dynamics, “LS3 is a rough-terrain robot designed to go anywhere Marines and Soldiers go on foot, helping carry their load. Each […]
Triton’s Artificial Gill: Fact or Fiction?
It has been a long time since I have been excited about a “game changing” device. That all changed when I learned about Triton’s underwater breathing gill. Basically, using this compact device you could breath underwater. The device would extract oxygen under water through a filter made of fine threads. After a little more research […]
How to Cut Your Cable
For years I had been playing the cable game. I see a bill, which was larger than my plan’s rate, and I begin to go through the multi-faceted customer service system to try to correct the bill. Each layer of customer service there was an employee eager to tell me how my interpretation of my […]
Backpack Strap by BlackRapid: Review
Stop wasting time pulling your DSLR out of a backpack every time you want to snap a picture. Add convenience and comfort with the BlackRapid Backpack Strap.
Defense Mobile Moto G Review
For the past week, I have been using Defense Mobile’s service with the Motorola Moto G smartphone. What makes the Moto G so great is its affordability and its ability to perform all the tasks that I need on a daily basis.
BlackRapid Sport R-Strap: First Impressions
Don’t endanger your expensive camera and lens by using a cheap camera strap. Try the Sport R-Strap from BlackRapid for peace of mind.
SHOT Show: NEW Luminox SEAL Watch
The: Approved for Naval Use (ANU) Watch I’m extremely glad that they chose to use a “Nato” strap on it that runs through both pins. I’m tired of losing watches in the surf zone.
Combat Pistol Training!
Many times we find ourselves “training” on the range or at home. I ask my students often to describe or show me their combat training regimen. More often than not, I have to break them some bad news….It’s not “combat” training. When training for combat, self-defense, or home defense, you need to practice realistically. 9 […]