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Professional Gear Reviews
When it comes to belts I am not a fan of them, never have been, but I see the use for them in addition to a plate carrier. My main problem with belts have always been the fitting issues under heavy loads they just slip and slide around. I understand that they are a benefit […]
As a product review writer, I find excitement in the big, fancy products just like everyone else. Equally, I find the little components that incrementally improve the machine to be fascinating. I don’t believe the next generation of service rifles or sidearms will be a revolutionary leap forward, I believe they’ll be sum of all the improvements […]
The Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Chest Rig is a simple chest rig that serves a purpose. This lightweight, comfortable fitting chest rig is certainly a product of the times. Not that long ago the tactical market had a ‘bigger is better’ mentality. Products were coming out that were designed to provide as much coverage […]
FN is set to introduce three new additions to its FN 15 series for 2018: a pistol model available in two calibers and a carbine in flat dark earth (FDE). First up are the new FN 15 pistol models. Available in both 5.56x45mm NATO and .300 AAC Blackout, these pistols feature 10.5-inch (5.56x45mm NATO) and 12-inch (.300 BLK) cold hammer-forged, […]
FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES A Marine associated with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., works to get out of the water after taking the plunge into a hole cut into an ice-covered Big Sandy Lake as part of cold-water immersion training for the Cold-Weather Operations Course on […]
With the uptick in popularity of long-range shooting and advancements in long-range rifles, there are numerous match grade cartridges to choose from. But are any of them suitable or designed for hunting at longer ranges? Hornady, a 60+ year old company famous for match grade ammunition, has filled that void with their new Hornady Precision Hunter […]
The RECCE/ Sniper Chest Rack was designed and developed on the battlefield by Special Operations Snipers. I know we hear the word “operator” being thrown around a lot when it comes to the military community or gear, but what makes it “operator” worthy? The word operator is in reference to Tier 1 special operations units, commonly referred […]
The questions have been coming in again with the influx of new and upcoming Selection classes in the winter months as many of the candidates are trying to get prepared. As is the norm, most of the questions we get center around the physical part of Selection, especially rucking and land navigation. We touched on […]
Since age three, I’ve been clumsily sliding down hills with skis attached to my feet. It’s truly a passion of mine. No other sport allows as much freedom, variety and exilleration as Alpine skiing. Well, for me at least. My mother, a Swiss native, spent her winters teaching skiing in Vermont. Sealing my destiny on […]
It’s less than three weeks ahead of the start of SHOT Show 2018 and White River Knife & Tool just announced its latest creation – the Camp Clever. The fixed blade capitalizes on the growing cleaver blade trend, assuming the role of all-purpose bushcraft utility tool. The Camp Clever’s 5.5-inch S35VN blade features a dramatic, curving belly. […]
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