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Taking the Hit: Is Body Armor Really Worth the Weight and Expense for Civilians?

Taking the Hit: Is Body Armor Really Worth the Weight and Expense for Civilians?

Courtesy of ITS Tactical Many people find themselves mulling over the idea of purchasing body armor and I’d like to discuss some information that will hopefully help your purchasing decisions. You know, just in case you’re up late at night staring at the computer screen and wondering if you should just bite the bullet. I’ll be discussing […]

Some thoughts on finger print phone locks

Some thoughts on finger print phone locks

Finger print phone locks are a mayor weakness on anyone’s life if traveling somewhere that can expose you to an unfriendly group that might get a hold of you and pressure you in to unlocking the phone for them so they can exploit all the information on it. Stick to pass codes and try to […]

Why Travelers Should Carry Handcuff Keys

Why Travelers Should Carry Handcuff Keys

A covertly equipped handcuff key for a foreigner abroad is the smallest part of their gear but potentially the most important. “Gear to survive or endure dangerous and hazardous scenarios are valuable but gear to avoid them is invaluable.” – JOHN V CAIN (Founder of VINJABOND) Specialized handcuff keys and other escape tools have been a part […]

JTT: Don’t Get Locked Out

JTT: Don’t Get Locked Out

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear JTT: Don’t Get Locked Out Alexander Crown As some of you may know from one of my previous articles, I enjoy lock picking and have found it handy more than once. I covered a pocket-sized set before but if that seems too burdensome for you, here is Just a Tactical Tip […]

Surveillance Detection, A Key To A Successful Protection Mission

Surveillance Detection | A Key To A Successful Protection Mission

(Today’s guest column from MSG (ret) Chuck Simpson, Green Beret and Certified Protection Specialist) What is Surveillance Detection? The techniques employed by the Protection Team to deter, prevent or stop surveillance on the Principal or Detail Members. Who conducts surveillance?? Press/Paparazzi, Stalkers, Fans, Criminals, Terrorist and Corporate Intelligence Agencies, this is the short list. What […]

Watch: Weapons of Opportunity | Soft Skills

Video | Weapons of Opportunity | Soft Skills

Weapon of opportunity. Sometimes this can be as simple as throwing your hat at someone to temporarily distract them allowing you to close the reactionary gap. In a recent training course I attended, our instructor, Kyle Defoor, mentioned something similar to this. A few of us were hanging out talking with Kyle after day 1 […]

Just the (Tactical) Tip: Get Through Screening

Just the (Tactical) Tip: Get Through Screening

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear JTT: Get Through Screening Fifty Shades of FDE We all go through some sort of screening process in our lives, some of us more than others. It sucks, but if you want to go places like the airport, theme parks, courthouses, concerts or a multitude of other places, it’s a […]

Should I be worried about keeping my mags loaded?

Should I be worried about keeping my mags loaded?

There was study by a gun magazine a few years ago in which they performed the following: (17) glock 19 magazines were utilized for the study, 1 was empty, 1 was loaded with 1 round, another with 2, etc etc all the way up to fully loaded and left for 6 months. The remaining mag […]

Burner Phone Tips

Burner Phone Tips

Burner/Drop Phones: I get asked all the time about burner phones, drop phones and back up comms…. here’s a quick lesson. Best place to buy a phone is on your next vacation to another country. Pay cash. Most stores require an ID. Go to the next store until you find a store that doesn’t require […]

Language Lessons: Overgassing

Language Lessons: Overgassing

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Language Lessons: Overgassing Alexander Crown TERM: Overgassing AKA: More Blowback, “Ouch my face/eyes”, “I can’t breathe” APPLICATION OF USE: Referring to guns that operate via a gas system when there is too much gas. Very significant with regard to the use of silencers. DEFINITION: The term overgassing describes the effect of gasses being expelled […]

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