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Gerber’s Short Stack: Solid State Multi-Tool

I love getting packages in the mail, especially ones from companies like GERBER containing the Gerber Short Stack Multi-Tool. Gerber is an American company based in Portland, Oregon. All Gerber products are designed and engineered in Portland, OR and it is also where many of their products are produced. All Gerber products, bearing their name, […]

Shooting Problems? Use Technology to Train Yourself with MantisX

MantisX uses gyroscope motion detectors, computer software, and apps to provide you with expert coaching. Through the magic of technology, that I have no way of explaining on my own, the device records and analyzes every shot you make on your firearm. When I received a MantisX as a gift, I was a bit perplexed as […]

Maximize Your Training: Get Some Distance!

Often, we shoot on our own without outside input or supervision. How can we maximize our training time and expenses by dialing ourselves in? Distance. Not only is distance our friend in a gun-fight but it can be our friend in training time. Since becoming a pistol and rifle instructor, I find myself not having […]

Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit: Be Prepared for the Unexpected

The Micro Trauma Kit is a great kit that should be part of the basic equipment issued to all police officers and carried by those willing to act when duty calls. Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit isn’t the newest product offered by Blue Force Gear but it’s new to me. The Micro Trauma Kit offers […]

StripLULA AR Magazine Loader: Less Time Loading - More Time Shooting,

StripLULA AR Magazine Loader: Spend More Time Shooting, Less Time Loading

The StripLULA is a 10 round 5.56/.223 magazine loader. It weigh’s in at a mere 1.5 oz, has a universal fit, and is military grade. The StripLULA is small (pocket-sized) and lightweight. It is tough and durable; made of glass-filled, UV protected, high-strength polymer. Maglula Ltd is an Israeli company owned and operated by Ran […]

Nomad Defense Company’s Nomad 9: The glock You Always Wanted

The Nomad 9 is a Glock 19 Gen4 compatible frame. The Nomad 9 frame incorporates a forward thumb ledge, an enlarged trigger guard, an aggressive and versatile grip texture, a more accessible magazine release and slide stop lever, and an interchangeable backstrap. Imagine a Glock 19 lower having everything you wanted to have customized, right […]

Blue Shield Tactical System’s Tactical Pen: The Multi-Tool of Pens

Blue Shield Tactical Systems LLC has a great product at an affordable price called the Blue Shield Tactical Pen. The Blue Shield Tactical Pen is the multi-tool of pens with an ink pen, stylus, strike point, knife, and a glass break! Blue Shield Tactical Systems is owned and operated by an active-serving law enforcement officer. […]

Conceal Carry Extra Ammunition in Plain Sight with SnagMag

SnagMag knows that no survivor of a gunfight has come out of the life or death situation thinking, “I wish I hadn’t carried that extra ammunition on me.” Is there such a thing as “extra” ammunition? How much ammunition is enough ammunition to carry when carrying concealed? Is what you have in the gun going […]

Gerber Gear’s Propel Auto Knife, a Testimony in Customer Service

Gerber Gear’s Propel Auto Knife is another offering of field-proven performance that allows for one-handed blade deployment with a quality, durable, thin design that is comfortable in the hand and in the pocket. When I set out to do my review of this knife, it didn’t start out so great. The knife didn’t consistently open […]

Get a Grip and Stick to Your Guns with Talon Grips, Inc.

An Option to Stippling Talon Grips offers a creative solution to a common problem amongst polymer gun owners; lack of traction when gripping the gun. Granulate or Rubber With two primary grip styles of granulate or rubber, Talon Grips offers a precise custom fit for many different guns. They even have custom colors. The Grip […]