STUTTGART, BW, GERMANY Green Berets assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), organize their equipment before a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC) training exercise near Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 16, 2017. The SFAUC exercise tests the Green Berets’ ability to lead and execute direct action strikes in urban areas. Urban combat is a […]
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Tired of leaving your full-sized go-bag in your vehicle? Check out the Vertx EDC Essential Bag
The Vertx EDC Essential bag is a departure from what I have typically used for my go-bag. I often found myself leaving my full-size backpack in my vehicle instead of carrying it with me to places that I’d truthfully be more comfortable having more than just my first-line EDC. While it was an adjustment to […]
Naval Special Warfare Reservists from a West Coast-based SEAL Team conducted field training
SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES 151203-N-OC941-597 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Dec. 3, 2015) Navy Reserve Sailors attached to a West Coast-based Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Team fire M4 rifles during a tactical shooting scenario near San Diego. Naval Special Warfare Reservists conducted a field training exercise based on principles from the Expeditionary Warfare community. (U.S. Navy photo […]
RocketFFL | Ranger/Lawyer gives an FFL assist
A number of years ago, I was tired of giving out hours of free advice and spending significant time assisting others in building rifles. I decided it was time to put the weapons expertise I had learned as a Ranger to my benefit, go legit and pick up my FFL. I opened up a shop […]
Drawing a weapon from a holstered position
Drawing a pistol is an art-form that requires practice to do subconsciously efficient. Every holster and firearms combination is different or has the possibility to be, given the different body types and capabilities of different people. The draw can be done from the same setup a variety of ways depending on the individual’s position as well. There are […]
PDW and Gareth Bull: Custom Miura framelock
When the topic of pocket knives comes up, there is a polarizing difference in how much a man is willing to pay for the small piece of steel that’s about to occupy his pocket. I’ve talked to people that only want to pay a hundred dollars or so, and I’ve seen knives go for three […]
Everyday Carry: The basics by former Navy SEAL, Eric Davis
They both had that slight look of worry on their face. It was as if they had just lost something valuable, but they were not yet sure it was gone. Just finishing my run I was sweaty and shirtless, but I walked up to the ladies anyways. “Is everything okay?” “No! I just locked my […]
Watch: SEAL Team 6 Pistol Shooting Standards
Are you looking for a new challenge on the range when you practice? Watch as master firearms instructor K. Brown shoots the SEAL Team 6 standards course created by two former SEAL Team 6 Operators. These are not only excellent drills to practice, but also practical to the everyday concealed carry permit holder. Shooting is […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Jungle Warfare School
AKIM ODA, GHANA U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Infantry Division, receive a class of instructions from the Ghana Armed Forces during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School on Achiase military base in Akim Oda, Ghana on May 20, 2017. The Jungle Warfare […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Bug Eyes
A Reconnaissance Marine from 3rd Marine Division performs an operations check on his Binocular Night Vision System M953 at the Combat Center, Feb. 13, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-18. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. William Chockey)