Many of us for better or worse, live or die by our skill level to effectively operate the features of our smartphones. Having grown up in the 60’s and 70’s when the concept of something like a smartphone was truly science fiction, I still marvel at the things that can be done with the small […]
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Executive Protection Kit: Ping GPS Units
I know many people who use and like the Tile or similar type tracking units. However, the limitations of Bluetooth tracking tools did not work for me. I gave Ping GPS a try and I have found them to be perfect for my needs – a small, true GPS tracking unit. I put them in […]
Apple AirPods | It’s time to level up your headphone game
When I first heard about the Apple AirPods and looked them up, I was immediately turned off by the price. Why in the world would I pay $160 for a pair of earbuds? So I continued to use my old school wired earbuds and even got a Bluetooth pair that had a wire between them. I […]
Technological dependence and the need for primitive skills
This may be a bit presumptuous of me, but our dependence on technology has made us weaker militarily, in my humble opinion. That’s not to say we shouldn’t be incorporating technology where we can to make us more effective, just that if there are more primitive methods available we should not forget them. Sure, there […]
Watch: Cheap spy technology that can be used against you
Technology gets smaller, smarter and cheaper every day. What was limited to highly skilled government operatives is now just a click away for everyone. Little devices that can hear you, watch you and track your every movement are widely available on the internet. Understanding whats available and its capabilities will allow you to detect whats […]
Blowndeadline: The Custom Cerakote Masters
Go to any firearms trade show and you will see plenty of Cerakote masters on display. If you could think of a theme it is there, Star Wars, stars and stripes, neon colors, and even some guns completely covered in Krytpek and Multicam patterns. Some of you maybe thinking that Cerakote is just a fancy […]
Ruger Precision Rifle: Overview
What used to cost several thousand dollars for a custom rifle can now be purchased for around a grand. And it’s a shooter with sub minute-of-angle standards beyond the coveted 1000 meter mark right out of the box.
New night vision means soldiers can shoot around corners
A new night vision and weapon camera system allows shooters to fire around corners without exposing themselves and eliminates the dead time between seeing a target and firing when using night vision goggles. The first-ever combination of night vision and target acquisition technology will allow soldiers and Marines to shoot around obstacles and see through […]
Army Set to Host Classified Industry Days for Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The U.S. Army has posted a special notice announcing classified industry days for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle, the intended replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) and select support units over the next ten years. According to Soldier Systems, the industry days will take place July 25-27, 2017 at Fort […]
Apple Watch Review
The Apple Watch has been a highly anticipated addition to the Apple line, and for good reason due to its potential to fill a gap in the marketplace as well as provide a multitude of services for the end user. In short, this device definitely increases productivity & expands the capabilities of the solo-protector and […]