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Professional Gear Reviews
Kel-Tec CNC, Incorporated better known as Kel-Tec Weapons recently issued a recall for one of their most popular guns the Sub 2000 pistol caliber carbine. The recall only affects certain rifles produced in 2017, not the entire run of Generation I or Generation II rifles. It came to Kel-Tec’s attention when they found that they […]
The evolution of the firearm is an interesting one — from the unknown Chinese origins of gunpowder, to the fire lance, and the slow development of handheld tubes that use gunpowder to force a projectile outward and into an enemy target. By the 1300s, what we consider guns today were well along in development, and […]
When I opened the package, I was initially a bit overwhelmed by the Spyderco Tri-Angle sharpening system – particularly by the detailed instructions – but I quickly learned it is really very simple to use. I think electric sharpeners and grinders are a great option but they can be a bit messy, while I found […]
Grab your notebook and prepare to copy. The first edition of this series, “The CIA operative’s guide to safe travel,” received an overwhelming response and was featured in Entrepreneur, Travel and Leisure, and Business Insider to name a few publications. Welcome to part two of the series. I hope you enjoy it and learn something that will keep […]
If you’ve done any precision shooting through magnified optics, you’re probably aware of the effect mirage has on your visibility. The shimmering heat waves reduce optical clarity and can be a big distraction. This problem is compounded when shooting suppressed as the can is one big fire-trap. In a similar fashion, if you’ve spent much […]
The Scene: This week while traveling OCONUS, I was staying in a majority non-Caucasian and heavily Muslim area of the city; an alarm at 0-dark-30 proved that having an EDC kit, pre-staging your gear and performing rehearsal works. As the other sleep-deprived guests emerged from the hotel and began to cluster and loiter, waiting for the […]
It’s hard to overstate Disney’s role in American life. President Johnson praised Uncle Walt for creating “an American myth.” I would imagine that just now most of us have seen the new Star Wars movie—produced under Disney’s auspices. The Mouse looms large in our culture, and with good reason. A staggering 132.5 million folks visit Disney […]
So you have you everything you need to shoot skeet. You have your shotgun with correct ammo, you have ear and eye protection, a shell holder, and a hat. So now what do you do? First, you find a place to shoot that is open to the public. Most gun clubs offer public shooting times even […]
The folks at Massif have created a base layer collection that not only protects from heat and flame exposure, but keeps the wearer warm and comfortable. I have worn other products made using Dupont’s Nomex before, but none have been as comfortable as the Massif Base Layer Collection. All items in this collection are made from approximately 90 percent Nomex. This […]