*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. Without standards, it is hard to know where you stand. I have oscillated between having a strong dislike of standards and thinking that they are an absolute necessity. My opinion on standards now is somewhere in the middle. The bottom line is that any standard, whether it is […]
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AMTAC Shooting: The Modern Minute Man Physical Training Plan
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. This article is a continuation of the Modern Minute Man article. If you have not read that article I recommend that you start here. As I continue to explore these concepts we will be looking at different aspects of the core Modern Minute […]
SPOT Trace | High value asset tracking
Owning a boat, ATV or RV can be fun. Recreational items are a great way to unwind and spend time with family and friends. Downsides to these items are the frequency of use and storage. Oh yeah, and cost. Unlike your daily driver that fits in the garage, recreational items often need to be stored […]
Tuff Writer Mini Click Titanium Blasted Finish
A package arrived yesterday, inside was a black plastic tube. Could it be a fine Cuban cigar?? No, it was a Tuff Writer Mfg. LLC Mini Click blasted finish Titanium pen. The pen is a crafted work of art and Made in the USA. The pens body and clip are manufactured in Titanium with a […]
Winter Survival: Surviving a plunge through the ice
The crash through the ice was surprising. The chest constricting cold hit you immediately as the water flowed over your Gore-Tex soaking your insulating layers. With extreme perseverance and strength, you manage to pull yourself onto the bank of the stream, you lay on the bank for a moment as the water begins to freeze […]
Photo of the day: Traveling for the holidays? TSA approved EDC gear
Traveling this holiday season? If you’re anything like me, I feel more comfortable knowing I can still carry a few items for safety and personal protection when traversing the airports and commercial airlines. Over the years of being a gear guy and traveling for my job, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t when it […]
Procuring water in a cold environment: Tips from a Military Survival Instructor
People worry about dying of dehydration in the desert and rarely think about dying of thirst when surrounded by frozen water. However getting water efficiently is paramount in an arctic/winter setting. As you dehydrate in the cold your blood becomes thicker and the circulation rate slows leaving you incredibly vulnerable to cold injuries such as […]
Vehicle Preparedness: (Update) Grey Man Tactical Rigid MOLLE Panel HD
Recently, I published an article on the Rigid Insert Panel – MOLLE (RIP-M) from Grey Man Tactical. This product answered all my requirements for securing gear to the seat back of my Toyota Tundra. Items I need to keep organized for quick access while Overlanding. And it performed as advertised on my recent trip to […]
Photo of the day: Visiting the Bremont Watches Boutique in NYC
During our short stay in NYC for the Hurricane Group end of year strategy meetings, the editor-in-chief of Hurricane Group and myself decided to visit the Bremont Watches Boutique in the city. After all, we’re both watch snobs, so it only made sense. Upon walking into the store, you’re immediately made aware that you’ve just […]
100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition Skill 58 – Barricading Inward Opening Doors
100 Deadly Skills – Survival Edition – Skill 58 Barricading Inward Opening Doors. In a panic, most will pile up random items against a door to keep bad guys out. Which is better than nothing. There is always a more effective way. Barricading a door can be preplanned and rehearsed – which I highly recommend. […]