(Article originally published on Spotter Up) If, after the first twenty minutes, you don’t know who the sucker at the table is, it’s you. ~David Levien and Brian Koppelman, Rounders There are many early examples of playing cards from Egypt, Persian and India but most experts agree that playing cards originated in China. The idea is […]
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Why Relaxation is Critically Important for Combative Movement with or without Weapons
Tension slows down your body, plain and simple. When in combat you must move quickly and deliberately. The physiological response to a combat or use of force situation can be severe yet it can also be controlled. Ideally the human body will only tense or contract the muscles necessary for the movement to occur, and […]
TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip | Quick Look
Ever find yourself surfing around on the internet and stumbling across an item thinking ‘holy crap that is cool’. Well that is how I found the TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip. Yeah it’s not some super cool tactical piece of gear, but for that smaller flashlight or pocket knife you carry in your pocket, this […]
Mission Fuel | The CLIF Bar
Being able to fuel your body while on the move is vital. Whether you are in the military on a mission or a civilian through hiker you need to be able to carry food for your body. You don’t always have time to sit down and setup a camping stove, boil water, and cook your […]
Watch: Michelle Rodriguez at the Taran Tactical Range
Michelle Rodriguez recently trained at Taran Tactical Innovations in preparation for her new movie ‘Fast 8’, which is part of the ‘Fast & Furious’ series. She runs a very similar course that Keanu Reeves did in his preparation for John Wick 2. Check out the following bad-ass video of Rodriguez running several firearms on the […]
Watch: John Wick Returns
Earlier in the year Keanu Reeves was seen on a YouTube video running a few firearms on the range with Taran Tactical. That was part of the training he has been going through for the upcoming release of John Wick 2. From a gear and firearms perspective I really enjoyed the first John Wick movie. […]
Mall Ninja As F*ck: Slung Up Glock
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Dave Merrill) We’ve all heard of the Good Idea Fairy–that mystical demon disguised as an angel that grabs roots in one’s mind, passing all sorts of nonsense off as brilliance. But I have something worse. I have a Bad Idea Enabler. And his name is Jack. — My […]
Two Army Rangers Discuss Going Nomadic
(Article originally published on Thought Catalog by Raul Felix) In the formative years of his life, Leo Jenkins was an Army combat medic in 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Having completed deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2007 Leo ended his enlistment after four years of service, exchanging the high-octane world of Army […]
There’s Even More Evidence That Fitness Trackers Don’t Work
(Article originally published on Time by Mandy Oaklander) Fitness trackers are ubiquitous, on the wrists and in the Happy Meals of thousands of Americans. But the latest evidence suggests that they don’t do much to motivate people to move more. Turns out, it’s really hard topersuade people to exercise—even when they have access to how many […]
PRODUCT REVIEW: ELYSIUM ADVENTURE BARS FROM A MARINE FORCE RECON VETERAN
Elysium Industries was founded in late 2014, by Matthew W. Shelley, a veteran of Marine Force Recon. It is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, CO. The idea for Matt’s bar came after he regularly found himself miles from anywhere, and he needed something substantial to fill his belly. Enter […]