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Professional Gear Reviews
In 1993 when I checked into 2nd Bn 8th Marines I was issued all the basic field gear I would need for use in an infantry MOS. Shortly after checking in my unit shipped out to the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center for a month of training in the Sierra Nevada mountains. I decided […]
ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM A police officer with the Guam Police Department watch looks down range during training with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 7, 2017. The MRF Marines trained with the police officers and SWAT team members as a gesture of good will […]
Thank you, Safariland. Â That’s the big summary from my time with the 537 open top concealment holster. Â It is the answer to a number of my complaints from other holsters. Â My initial impressions can be read here. Â Having been able to get some range time with this unit recently, I have more confidence than ever […]
MAG pouches are the never-ending battle for some of us out there. In the past, I had used the Blue Force Gear triple elastic Mag pouches. You guys may remember I was a massive fan of them making my drawing speed like lightning. But also, the vice hold they had on the Mags it gave […]
Want to take your firearms training up a notch? What about your reality-based self-defense training? Combatives students who are practicing firearm disarming techniques need visual reinforcement that they are not being shot while attempting their particular techniques; the SIRT pistol offers this and more! SIRT pistols display a red laser dot when trigger slack is […]
I use the Sidi All Roads boots. Full Goretex liner, good protection throughout, resole-able and they’ll go over or under any pants. I’ve personally used them at 25 degrees for two-plus hours at 80+ MPH with only a normal Darn Tough Vermont wool sock and had no issues. Buy once. Courtesy of Defoor Proformance
Surefire has been developing a new handheld flashlight over the past several months and it just might be the finest handheld light for EDC and gun fighting. I’ve used the Surefire 6P in the past but stopped carrying due to the size. It just was not conducive to everyday carry in my opinion. I haven’t used/carried […]
It’s a sunny 75-degrees at our training facility. I can hear the sound of the breaking waves in the background, clearly reminding me of the punishment and further initiation into the brotherhood that we can expect to welcome with open arms and big smile on our faces as the instructors assist Mother Nature and King […]
Many words in the Hawaiian language start or end with wai, the Hawaiian word for water. From the ancient people of Hawai’i to the current residents, the waters, or wai, of the Pacific Ocean have played a huge part of life on this island chain. Island kings would paddle war canoes between the islands for […]
I’ve used quite a few holsters in my time. Many have worked and many have not. When G-Code released the Incog holster in collaboration with Haley Strategic a few years back I jumped on the early adopter bandwagon. I was at once impressed with the fit, finish and stability of the Incog. Years went by […]
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