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How to reset your body clock, and get better sleep, with hiking boots and a tent
Are you sick of going to bed late and waking up tired? Then grab your hiking boots and a tent. A new study suggests that a couple days of camping in the great outdoors can reset your circadian clock and help you get more sleep. The circadian clock is an internal system that tells your […]
NYPD Patrol Officers to Wear Body Cameras by End of 2019
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that all NYPD patrol officers will be outfitted with body cameras by the end of 2019. RELATED STORY: Guns, Holsters & Accessories – 6 Hot New Products For LEOs The announcement is part of a new five-year contract between the city and the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association — the […]
Here’s all the coolest military tech we saw at the Marine Corps’ big West Coast trade show
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The Marine Corps‘ big West Coast trade show kicked off on Thursday, and it featured more than 60 defense contractors showing off everything from drones that can fit in the palm of your hand to machine-guns that can blast a target with 200 rounds of 30mm ammo in under a minute. Sponsored by […]
MultiCam® Premieres Video Series
Brooklyn, NY – MultiCam®, a camouflage pattern designed for use in a wide range of conditions, has partnered with renown video production house, Foxhound Productions, to launch a documentary video series highlighting the Team MultiCam® brand ambassadors. The fist video of the series, set to premiere February 1st through MultiCam®’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/multicampattern ), is […]
House approves bill to carry concealed switchblade knives
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians soon may be allowed to carry concealed switchblade knives under legislation moving through the General Assembly. The House of Delegates voted 57-39 Monday to approve HB 1432 and send it to the Senate for consideration. The bill was sponsored by Republican Dels. Lee Ware of Powhatan and Scott Lingamfelter of Woodbridge. […]
The New Heavily Armored M-ATV, “Humvee on steroids” Upgraded and Up Armored
By Keith Hayes, Marine Corps The newest version of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle is currently being upgraded, refurbished and up-armored for both the Marine Corps and Air Force at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California. It has been described by artisans […]
U.S. Army Adopts Hollow Point Ammo With the M-17 and M-18
The U.S. Army’s decision to to adopt hollow point ammo is one based off of facts and performance. Find out why it took so long and what to expect next.
Top 5 Knife YouTubers According to Knife YouTubers
YouTube is an amazing resource for knife information and knife reviews, but with so much content being produced it can be hard to know which channels should be at the top of the subscribe list. YouTuber Kevin Cleary recently posted a video called “Top Five YouTube Knife Channels as chosen by YouTube Knife Channels.” The name may be […]
Spyderco Suing Retailer for Alleged Sale of Counterfeits
Spyderco is taking legal action against Kevin, Inc. owner of Maine outdoor retailer Kittery Trading Post for allegedly selling counterfeit versions of two of its most popular blades, the Military and Para Military 2. The lawsuit lists seven different offenses including Infringement of Trademarks, Commercial Disparagement, and Misappropriation of Business Value, and seeks reparations of […]