The lineage of the 5.45 x 39mm rifle round that is commonly found in the AK-74 rifles all around the world can in a weird way trace its lineage back to the 5.56 x 45mm that NATO and the United States Military uses. Way back in the 1950’s what was then known as the Soviet […]
Rick Dembroski
Rite in the Rain notepads & targets: Defying mother nature
Anyone who has tried to make notes on a notepad standing outside during bad weather knows the agony of soggy paper. I can say that in my 20+ years of professional work experience from being a deployed USAF Civil Engineer to my current career as an Emergency Manager more than once I’ve tried to decipher […]
Grey Ghost Precision Glock Slide: Beyond Perfection
Grey Ghost Precision is a Lakewood, Washington based manufacturer that is most well known for making a nice selection of AR-15 rifles to fit the needs of Law Enforcement, Military Personnel and responsible armed citizens. The company makes rifles and uppers in the most common rifle cartridges used on the AR-15 platform, ranging from 6.5 […]
The Timepiece of Cosmonauts: Fortis B42 Cosmonaut
To many, a watch is more than just something that tells you the time or the date. In many career fields having a watch on your wrist is almost a requirement more than it is a fashion accessory for men. Pilots, Doctors, Nurses, and a host of other professions rely on accurate timekeeping on a […]
Hypothermia, Photography and Iron Dog Snowmobile Race
When the author went to photograph the Iron Dog snowmobile race in Big Lake, Alaska, he got a frighteningly intimate look at the effects of hypothermia.
Tract Optics: Toric Ultra HD Scope 4-20×50
The market for rifle optics is particularly crowded when it comes to red dot style optics and scopes that offer 1-6X magnification. The other end of the market, the long range hunters and sport shooters are less crowded and ripe for an upstart company like Tract Optics to come in and shake up the market. […]
Photo of the day: Smith & Wesson M49
Found this photo In my old files. In 1970 apparently, $100 could get you a Hell of a gun and have money for a meal. It’s one of my prized possessions; my grandfathers old Smith & Wesson. -Rick Dembroski
Propper International Series 300 Boots
This past summer we had our own USMC Veteran and current wildland firefighter Travis Pike perform an extensive testing cycle on the Propper International Series 100 boots. So when Propper International reached out and asked if I wanted to test out their 300 Series boots I knew that I was going to be testing a quality […]
Stanley 18″ FuBar Forcible Entry Tool
Anyone that has served in the military knows the acronym FUBAR. Generally, when the word is uttered it’s not a good thing, it’s pretty much the exact opposite of a good thing. So when a new demolition tool from Stanley Tools arrived at my door (bearing that name), you can understand why I smiled. Stanley Tools had certainly piqued my curiosity. […]
Propper International 44″ Rifle Range Bag
Propper International is a brand name that should be very familiar to anyone who has served in the Armed Forces or in Law Enforcement. The brand is known for making simple and effective gear and uniform items that won’t break your wallet in the process. We have been fortunate enough to work with Propper International […]