“I like to keep this handy for close encounters.” Immortal words from the late Corporal Hicks in the film Aliens. He says this as he removes a short barreled, pistol grip only Ithaca 37 from his shotgun scabbard. The shotgun scabbard as an idea has seen massive popularity with the release and immediate love of […]
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5.11 Tactical Defender Flex straight pants
There is a time and a place for everything, including the clothes you are wearing. Sometimes you wear a Tuxedo, and sometimes it’s BDUs, and other times its a more casual approach. We often joke about the predictable mall ninja clad in range gear for going to the mall. A lot of us like the […]
Become a Capable Citizen this Christmas
Growing up, I always remember my Dad being prepared. Didn’t matter where we were going or what we were doing, he always seemed to have the right tools for the right job. Most notably he always had his Swiss Army Executive pocket knife in his pocket. Used it for everything from picking locks to daily utility […]
The Pak Rat: A More Secure Sling
It’s amazing how much gear individuals in the military adopt and use without official issue. Sometimes this gear serves its purpose in the way it was designed, for example, Merell boots were adopted by numerous soldiers on their own dime. Other times the gear is modified to fulfill a certain purpose. The Pak Rat is a […]
5.11 Station Grip Gloves: Get a Grip
The 5.11 Station Grip Gloves are a medium grade glove designed to fulfill a variety of tasks. One such task was making my avatar in Far Cry 5 look cool. I’ve had the take the chance to take a look at the real-life Station Grip gloves and give them a spin. As a medium weight […]
CSM Gear Custom Medic Bag
About a year ago I decided that I wanted to include a trauma/active shooter medic bag on my gear line up. I looked around at the various manufacturers and didn’t really see anything that fit my needs. Even though I’m an EMT I was looking for a very basic loadout. My planned load would consist […]
Former CIA operative reveals his weapons, disguises, and gear (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a CIA operative? I’ll walk you through the sexy gear today’s operatives are outfitted with and how it’s utilized in the field. This is part one of a series that will give you an exclusive look inside the spy agency’s departments of disguise, weaponry, vehicles, and communication. Buckle your […]
Ambitec USAF Plate Carrier Review
Courtesy of Ambitec Blog The plate carrier world isn’t exactly small anymore. With the rise of the plate carrier over the standard full-sized armor carrier the market responded with a wide variety of options. Seeing plate carrier evolve from what I used in Afghanistan in 2009 to what they’ve become in 2017 has been fascinating. It’s […]
KA-BAR Hell Fire Knife
KA-BAR has been making knives for over a hundred years so they know the art better than most. I’ve used their original but modified ‘TDI‘ and also have their ‘USMC KA-BAR‘ solely as a collector’s item. It wasn’t until earlier this year when the ‘Hell Fire’ and ‘Hinderance’was announced that I finally saw potential in […]
8 Pieces of Tactical Gear You Can’t Miss Out On
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Whether you’re military personnel, a first responder, police officer, or just an overall shooting enthusiast, it’s imperative that you keep up with the latest guns, gear and tactics that will save your life. That’s not an easy task, but it becomes especially difficult when acquiring new and effective tactical gear is your […]