Men's Lifestyle

A SOF Workout

When training Special Ops candidates or qualified Operators, there are many, many tests I have them perform to determine where their strengths and weaknesses lie. A SOF soldier needs to have a solid base of strength in: upper body pushing and pulling, single and double leg, core, and flexibility. The need to be proficient at […]

Review: Nick Irving’s ‘The Reaper’

Nicholas Irving shares his extraordinary career as a Ranger sniper with the 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. His firsthand account of his last deployment to Afghanistan is truly remarkable. Filled with details, The Reaper will make you feel like you were beside Nick during his operations. Nick also set a record within the 75th Ranger […]

Combat Strength Training

The Combat Strength Training workout takes only 25 to 30 minutes a day and doesn’t involve expensive exercise equipment, which makes this ideal for our men and women who are deployed and don’t have access to an actual gym. This training system allows you to use whatever you have available for resistance and weight. I’ll […]

Old School Shower Kit Bags

I’ve gone through many “Shower Kits” in my time. I’ve used everything from store bought multi compartment super bags to my current configuration which tends to be a regular ziplock bag. When you travel a lot these bags become like a second home. I don’t care how manly you are at a certain point it […]

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.

Triple Aught Design: An American Brand

I had a chance to get my hands on several pieces of Kit from Triple Aught Design (TAD) right before Christmas. For those who don’t know them, they’re a great brand, and like any good company, the people are what make them so good. About Triple Aught Design Engineers and machinists use 000 (triple aught) […]

Combat K-9 Fast Bungee

Bungee K-9 lanyard (military for leash) with Fast Capture hardware. The jaws snap shut around collar upon contact and stretches progressively from 3′ to 5′. Also can be purchased in 5′ – 7′. Many of us enjoy the personal protection provided by our working dogs and now, thanks to the people of Combat K-9, we […]

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 […]

Getting Ready – DeLorme 2-Way Satellite Communicator

Personal locator beacon, GPS and text messenger. To stay streamlined, light and mobile I’m always looking for devices that can serve multiple purposes without getting too complicated. The DeLorme 2-way sat communicator looks like it will fill a gap for me while out in the field, overseas or in a disaster situation where local methods […]

Battle of the minds – AND – robots

Okay I know you’re going to be pissed that it’s Christmas and I’m just putting this up. I couldn’t help myself. If you’ve never bought and messed around with any of the mini helicopters you can get at the mall you’re missing out. I don’t know what it is about these things, but I find […]