Depending on the circles you run in, the word “prepper” has different connotations. Its use in the media on shows with exaggerated premises about crackpots building camouflaged tree houses has made the idea of “being prepared” for disaster somewhat laughable, but among people that have spent some time in failed states, impoverished nations, or places […]
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HotShot Elite Ammo? Thumbs Up
The HotShot line of ammunition from Century Arms has been part of a revival for the company. Once simply a source of surplus firearms, Century is moving into becoming a strong brand. Not a lot is known about their ammo line aside from partially incorrect assumption that it is merely inexpensive Russian-made plinking ammo. The […]
FMK Releases Elite Trigger Upgrade
While the FMK has not been too popular thanks to a rough launch, the latest version of the 9C1G2 runs. If you’re not familiar with FMK they are a California-based handgun manufacturer. That’s right, California. The company is fighting the good fight by being the only handgun maker in the state. As much as some […]
Photo Gallery: Poland’s elite counter terrorism unit, GROM
GROM is Poland’s elite counter-terrorism unit. GROM, Polish for “thunder”, is named after an elite Polish unit from WWII. In 1982, the Polish embassy in Bern was taken over by terrorists, and after the incident, it was suggested that an elite counter-terrorist unit is established, but the idea was rejected. It was not until 1990 […]