We’ve done a few EDC articles in the past where we covered the basics. Those basics typically included: a knife, handgun, and light. In this article we’re going to discuss the importance of always carrying a blade, knowing how to strike with the blade, and where to strike. Again, as with most things EDC, the blade […]
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Watch: The vehicle Go! Bag, Survive anywhere you get stranded
Watch as Clint Emerson walks you through the acronym POWER. This is something he learned going through a British Surveillance course and something you should implement before going mobile for the day. P – Petrol, or in the United States, gas for your vehicle O – Oil W – Water E – Electronics R – […]
100 Deadly Skills poster: Reclaim your space
If you know anything about Hurricane, it’s that we are fans of Clint Emerson and his 100 Deadly Skills book. Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL who founded the Violent Nomad concept and wrote a book detailing 100 Deadly Skills every Violent Nomad should have. One thing that’s always stuck is the interesting art Clint […]
Violent Nomad Go! Bag | Blend seamlessly into any environment
What is the importance of a go-bag and why should you have one? “I kinda have a unique job, so my loadout is tailored to the main purpose of the pack. For this loadout in particular, I always carry a Maratac AA flashlight, spare magazines for my AR and Glock, Passport, Bogota lock picks, Arabic translator book, SOF-T […]
Mothers Day Gift Idea: Everyday Carry Tools
Mothers Day is this weekend and finding a ‘practical’ gift can sometimes be a challenge, especially for us guys. Instead of buying flowers or a plant that will eventually die (they do in my house), why not put together some everyday carry tools or build her a go-bag. Now I’m not talking about some big […]
The Carabiner | A Go-Bag Must Have
I never really had any use for carabiners prior to my service in the Marine Corps. During my enlistment, I attended the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center where we learned several methods of rappelling, cliff assaults, and general wilderness survival. We were all issued several carabiners for the course. Carabiners soon became very convenient […]
Watch: Clint Emerson weighs in on the new Sig Sauer MCX
I grew up shooting Sig Sauer in the SEAL Teams – the P226 handguns were my preferred secondary gun and for low-vis operation, the P239 was my primary… I had the opportunity to shoot some of Sig Sauer’s latest handguns and rifles at the Shot Show 2018 – here is a sneak peek at the […]
Watch: Become the ultimate escape artist
Houdini laid the foundation for restraint defeat and escape. His techniques are used by magicians, criminals, operatives and operators alike. Second to duct tape, zip ties are a leading restraint used by bad guys and corrupt law enforcement around the world. Like duct tape, zip ties are cheap and available everywhere. Escaping zip ties or […]
Watch: Cheap spy technology that can be used against you
Technology gets smaller, smarter and cheaper every day. What was limited to highly skilled government operatives is now just a click away for everyone. Little devices that can hear you, watch you and track your every movement are widely available on the internet. Understanding whats available and its capabilities will allow you to detect whats […]
Watch: How to know if you’re being stalked or followed
Last week I ran into my good friend Clint Emerson from 100 Deadly Skills. Figured it would be another good time to knock out a Tactical Tuesday video with him. So taking a page out of his 100 Deadly Skills book, here is how to know if you are being followed or stalked. – Nick Koumalatsos […]