I remember that feeling of having the “keys to the kingdom” when I was taught how to pick locks and surreptitiously enter… well, places that didn’t expect me to be entering. It was awesome, but it took a lot of work and now years past I realize that it’s what’s called a “Perishable Skill” which […]
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Be Far Cry Fly with the Sidewinder
If you’re like me there tends to be a lot of overlap between the video games you play and the hobbies you have. I don’t play much, but when I do it is some form of shooter game, with my most recent being Far Cry 5. If you read my review of Far Cry 5 […]
Summer Concealed Carry Shirts, Blackhawk!, MagPul, 5.11, and Vertx Compared
The weather is warming and soon we’ll lose easy conceal-ability. As we shed layers so too do we shed the clothing that puts the “concealed” in concealed carry. For some this means moving to a smaller gun, but what if you can’t or don’t want to? One positive of the “tacti-cool” wave that hit us […]
5.11 Tactical Double Duty Pen: Premium writing implement and a last ditch defensive tool
Have you ever sat across the table from a loan officer or lawyer and quietly felt like jabbing your pen into their throat? Of course not, no one should think like that. Ok, have you ever been without your EDC pistol or blade and thought, if only I had something unobtrusive that I could stick […]
Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical – Crazy Hot?
Written by Brandie Meisner (wife of author Erik Meisner) The Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical claims a “a flattering fit and great flexibility for everyday wear”. But women’s pants can be tricky. Can 5.11 pull off the delicate balance of fit & function? Sometimes, my husband Erik thinks I’m crazy. I think it’s normal. […]
Rockin’ Reflexes: 13 Holsters for Handguns Topped with Red Dot Sights
Courtesy of Tactical Life Handguns mounted with red dot sights are popular options for defensive shooting. Some serious instructors and schools have been catering training towards, and sometimes selling, equipment for optically sighted pistols for duty and concealed carry. It’s an interesting example of technology expanding from experimental to practical. Optical sights on handguns appeared […]
5.11 HAVOC 30 Backpack | Quick Look
The Havoc 30 by 5.11 Tactical has the makings of a great go-bag. The Havoc 30 backpack sports a streamlined profile allowing you to move quickly and navigate obstacles without impeding your movement. Other than the outer stash pocket, there are no bulky pockets hanging off the outside keeping with the streamlined minimalistic approach. I’ve […]
5.11 Ridgeline Pant – Purpose Built and Quietly Tactical
The 5.11 brand is known throughout the law enforcement and tactical activities groups worldwide for their quality gear; most of which was designed and enhanced by the folks that utilize the products every day. Built with the same material as their Stryke pant the cargo pockets give the appearance of casual wear but were designed and […]
SHOT Show 2017 | A Writer’s Highlights
Well, SHOT show 2017 is in the books and as I could tell, a major success. Range day was a blast (pun intended) and afforded a huge number of firearms and ammunition manufacturers the opportunity to have clients, distributors and the media put hands on the products they want to get out the door. The […]
Watch: 5.11 Low-Vis Defender Flex Jeans | Preview
Walking through the SHOT Show Industry day you can’t help but to notice all the tactical cargo pants, velcro and molle webbing sewn to every square inch of nylon. I was pleasantly surprised walking up to the 5.11 Tactical tent. Yes they are known for their uber tactical clothing and gear, but this year (2017) […]