Pictured here are a few of the “Fast and the Furious” guns. Found like most, in the hands of some very bad people in a very bad place. I lost a few friends to guns that were later linked back to this operation, so when I speak about it I do so with a very specific point of view, … [Read more...]
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ZZZ Custom Works | Inside The Waistband concealed carry magazine pouch
Being low-key is a big factor for the places I work and move around in. Any sort of 5.11 type clothing is just not used and concealment is life and death at times as far as handguns. Real estate on my waist is expensive. And avoiding printing of a magazine holster is at times … [Read more...]
How much weaponry is enough?
Miyamoto Musashi authored ‘The Book of Five Rings‘, which rumor has it that it’s recommended reading for DEVGRU operators. Reading the book about DEVGRU operator Adam Brown (Fearless), he mentions having to read The Book of Five Rings. If you haven’t read it, I recommend it. … [Read more...]
Photo of the day: Keep you EDC bag close by
Experience and failures have made me always keep my bag close by. When getting into a taxi or Uber I always have my backpack with me, between my legs. Usually, I tie one of the drawstrings from my Pocket Candy La Manga-Tenegui' to the bag and the other end to my belt as an added … [Read more...]
Knives of the Criminal Element | The London Attackers Knife
One of the knives used by the London terrorist attackers in June of 2017. Note the selection of a non-metallic blade to circumvent metal detectors and the dedication to grip and retention of the knife by adding an elastic cord on its handle. Ceramic knives depending on the … [Read more...]
The Sicarii Assassins and the Emerson Persian Tactical Knife Design
The Sicarii (one of the most fanatical black ops organizations of the ancient world). The Sicarii operated in the shadows of the ancient world. In Latin, Sicarii is the plural form of Sicarius meaning “dagger-man” or “dagger-wielder”. The Sicarii were deeply motivated by their … [Read more...]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Urban movement and exploring
"light carry items for a few days of urban movement and exploring." - Ed's Manifesto … [Read more...]