MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, AZ, UNITED STATES Marines with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, lay inside a hide site after constructing it to test its capacity during Weapons Tactics Instructors course here, Sept. 25, 2013. Hide sites are used as positions for Marines to observe and, if needed, fire from. Their […]
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Tenicor ARX Holster: A Strong Fortress for Your Pistol
ARX in Latin means a Citadel, Stronghold, Fortress. ARX in Tenicor means a Citadel, a Stronghold, a Fortress for your pistol! Purposeful Design The Tenicor ARX holster is a simple design with no hardware to fail you. When you pick the holster up for the first time you’ll be surprised at the lightweight and evident […]
Concealed carry tips with Kyle Lamb
Kyle Lamb is a retired Army Veteran with 21 years of service. In 1991 Kyle got selected for the Army’s Tier 1 Special Operations unit (Delta Force) where he stayed until he retired in 2007. He has seen combat ranging from the Battle of Mogadishu to the current War on Terror. Because of his experience […]
The Propper BA Softshell Duty Jacket
Winter has finally arrived in my little slice of Florida, with temperatures in the 50s it’s downright chilly for us sun people. I can finally put on my new Propper BA Softshell Duty shell. The fine folks at Propper sent it to me a while back but it’s hardly been cold enough for a proper […]
The NEW Bravo Concealment BCA 3.0 OWB Holster
The Bravo Concealment 3.0 holster is an excellent “Jack of All Trades” holster. It has a few key improvements over the design I used for low-pro/low-vis operations in Afghanistan. It has better materials, better construction, and better retention. It’s just an all-around improvement on previous makes of this style. If you’re just now buying your […]
Crye Precision EXP 1500 | The day pack for mercenaries
For quite some time now I’ve had my eye on the packs from the infamous Crye Precision. Crye is known throughout the industry as the benchmark in tactical clothing and equipment. So when something as accessible as a backpack hits their shelves, people take notice. No longer do you have to find employment as a […]
The Comfort Cling Holster: A Clip Less Wonder?
Reviewing holsters is always fun, and I really love being proven wrong when I see an idea I think is a failure. One such idea I thought was a bit too far was the Comfort Cling Holster from Clinger Holsters. I like the No Print Wonder V2, so I figured I could give them a […]
Alien Gear ShapeShift Holster
Upon opening the box of the Alien Gear ShapeShift Holster kit, I was bewildered with a vast array of do-dads, nick-nacks and parts. It took me around ten minutes or so to sort through it. I was not displeased with the end results. The holster comes standard, with a variety of flavors which are inside […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Camouflage and concealment
A southern black racer snake slithers across the barrel of Alabama National Guard Pfc. William Snyder’s rifle. His camouflaged ghillie suit worked so well it hid him from the snake during this training exercise! *Courtesy of The National Guard
Cover and Concealment: The Difference Can Cause Bleeding
The difference between cover and concealment is one of the most misunderstood principles in the self defense. When evaluating the use of cover and concealment, we need to understand what they mean and how to identify them. Let’s look at the difference between cover and concealment. Cover: Will stop/deflect rounds for at least a small […]