“When are you going to put that thing in?” A legitimate question my wife posed to me about the box sitting next to her car labeled “TruckVault” that had arrived 4 days earlier and was “still” sitting there. To be honest I was a little worried that this was going to be a project that […]
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Praesidus C-47 D-Day Watch: A Timepiece Steeped in History and Precision
In the world of military-inspired timepieces, few watches stand out like the Praesidus C-47 D-Day Watch. Designed to honor the bravery and resilience of those who participated in the historic D-Day invasion, this watch is more than just a timekeeper; it’s a tribute to the valor of the Greatest Generation. A Design Carved From History […]
Fior, a Blended Scotch Made to be Enjoyed With Friends
You’re bringing cigars, right? SOFREP Managing Editor Guy McCardle was asking me what I was packing for SOF Week. Umm, Yes of course, why? Because I’m bringing a bottle of Fior Scotch to review, have you ever had any? I had to admit I hadn’t, mostly because I’m not a big Scotch drinker but, if […]
SOF Week in Review
Holy Mother of Blessed Acceleration, don’t fail me now! The words of Elwood Blues echoed in my head as I entered the highway interchange with .25 miles of space to navigate across 7 lanes of traffic, including the on-ramp. Along the way I also had to deal with a love-struck Romeo performing a running roadblock […]
What Do Special Operators Want? More Tech, Better Tech annnnnnd Smarter Tech
You couldn’t walk anywhere without seeing advanced technology applied to something, seriously it was SHOT Show again except specifically for special operations forces. SOF Week 2024 brought out the big guns—literally and figuratively. This year’s lineup showcased some serious tech that’s set to revolutionize the battlefield for special operations forces. All this and more was […]
Torture Test Time for the Enhanced F Pistol
Many companies have a good warranty and stand behind their products and many go above and beyond with that notion. But rarely do you find the President and CEO of a company literally standing behind something that could blow up in their face as they use it, just to prove how good the product is. […]
1791’s Light Bearing IWB Holster is Concealed Comfort
Holsters are like rifle slings, you need one and would prefer one you like but often you end up settling for what does the job. For me at least, my concealed carry woes are gone thanks to 1791 and their new line of Light Bearing Leather Holsters. The size 4 fits my light-bearing Glock 30 […]
The 5.11 LV Covert Carry Pack, Carries Everything Except the Kitchen Sink
Two months ago I received this 45L pack, normally it doesn’t take this long to get a review out about an item, especially one as good as this, but this took a while to learn just how good it was. I’ve used it for work carrying my laptop, lunch, and water, I’ve used it for […]
Intrepid BT’s, Flagship Hearing Protection from WarBird
BAM! Ping, BAM! Ping, what better way to spend a Sunday morning with Grandson # 2 in tow? BAM! Ping, suddenly Darth Vadar’s theme music is blaring in my ears. What the ….. Devil is going on? Oh wait, these are BlueTooth ear muffs and they were/are paired with my phone that’s back in the […]
NITECORE MT2A PRO, 1000 Lumens of Dazzling White Light
I like flashlights. NOT as much as I like knives, but I like a good EDC flashlight and thankfully there are many choices available to pick from these days. NITECORE has many flashlights but not all have the bells and whistles the MT2A PRO has. A penlight with the dual power source of 2 AA […]