This article will speak about two vital weapons that served U.S. Special Forces during their service in the Vietnam War. They were the M-14 Anti-Personnel mine, more commonly known as the “Toe Popper,” and the V40 Mini-Fragmentation Grenade. Over the course of the conflict, these miniature terrors drew much blood against the North Vietnamese Army […]
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BLACKHAWK! Escape & Evasion Pouch
The Blackhawk Escape/Evasion Pouch is a uniquely designed to carry any and all E&E kit. It can be worn vertically high or low and horizontally on the belt. This pouch is ideal for the minimalist hiker. With this pouch you can carry an emergency shelter, a few fire starting implements, a compass, a power bar, […]
Think Like a Green Beret: Be Subtle
During a firefight near the Cambodian border on June 6, 1968, a 1st Infantry Division soldier got a pleasant surprise as he watched a North Vietnamese Army infantryman aim his rifle, pull the trigger and explode in a cloud of black smoke. American troops later examined the remains of the NVA soldier and his exploded […]
Kershaw Knives – Yields the Dividend
A simple definition of a dividend is the amount that you want to divide up and it looks like Kershaw’s success of their made-in-the-USA Link series knives have yielded a slimmer, sleeker pocket carry, yet still built at a very affordable price called the Dividend. The Dividend is impeccable for individuals who look forward to […]
Portable Power by EnerPlex: First Look
Living in such a wired world, it’s hard to imagine life without a mobile phone. It’s become so bad that I’ve seen friends act like heroine junkies in need of a “fix” when accidentally leaving their iPhone at home for the day. EnerPlex is an innovative company with several products geared for the electronic junkie […]
Long Range Shooting Loadout
by Erik Meisner In 2016, I embarked on a mission to learn the trade of long-range shooting. Along the way I’ve written articles covering some of the equipment individually. I also wrote about my experiences while training. What I neglected to do is put together a long range shooting loadout. This article will include the […]
What’s a Duffle Bag Cut? GI Rifle Bring Backs
by Hognose It never occurred to us until recently that there were people in the gun culture unfamiliar with the Duffle Bag Cut, until a knowledgeable young gun guy asked us, “What’s a Duffle Bag Cut?” as we described such a cut on a Mauser that Santa brought us this year. Some of the WeaponsMan related […]
PRODUCT REVIEW: MOS TACTICAL DATA BOOK
The Data Book by MOS Tactical is a good addition to anyone’s kit bag. Obviously it has military applications but it can be used for civilian excursions as well. This would have come in handy for me and my pal nearly 15 years ago when we got caught in an unpredicted huge storm that came […]
Top 5 Emerging Brands to Watch in 2017
With KnifeNews SHOT Show coverage less than 3 weeks away, it’s already clear that 2017 is going to be a sensational year for knife enthusiasts. Spyderco has buyers buzzing with an impressive new for 2017 catalog overhaul. Buck Knives injected excitement into their line-up with a range of new models and line extensions of the 110 Folding Hunter in the […]
The Tactical Distributors – Stand Your Ground (SYG) Jeans
Currently, there are 23 individual states within the U.S. that have passed Stand Your Ground laws (NOTE: always check your local firearm laws). A Stand Your Ground law is a justification in a criminal case, whereby a defendant can “stand their ground” and use otherwise unlawful force without retreating, to protect and defend themselves or […]
