With the recent ammo shortage, finding a way to reconcile firearm training with fun shooting can be a challenge in and of itself. As a concealed carry permit holder, and one who regularly carries, I have a responsibility to maintain proficiency with my carry piece(s). However, my passion for the shooting sports originally sprung from […]
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Push pause on tactical: Vortic Watch Company bringing historical American timepieces back to life
It’s okay to own a piece of EDC gear that isn’t tactical. Really, it is. Sure there are some items that don’t have a substitute, but when it comes to a watch I found a company that focuses on bringing a piece of American history back to life in such a way that it fits […]
Hazard 4 | HWD Snowfield watch
There is no doubt that those in combat need the highest level of durability possible for their gear. If it isn’t up to snuff, it will break and in a hurry too. There is another environment which is also notoriously abusive to gear, though many don’t know about it. Underwater, specifically undersea. The abrasive salt-water is […]
Master Time Like an Operative
We can’t function without the concept of time, it’s all-encompassing, embedded in every aspect of our lives. But we can try harnessing it like a tool. “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” -Bruce Lee The way we perceive and use time is the most fundamental intangible […]
LÜM-TEC Combat B37 24-hour watch review
The Lum-Tec Combat B37 was my first foray into a watch using only the 24-hour format, and it did not disappoint. It is a simple but classy timepiece that has a subtle ruggedness to it. The B37 is limited to only 200 available for worldwide sale (each has a unique number on the case back), and at […]
Smith and Bradley Ambush PVD Watch
I’ve always admired a good quality timepiece. During my time in the Marine Corps I either wore my Seiko dive watch or a Casio G-Shock because of their ruggedness. The one thing that has always deterred me from getting a higher end watch is not necessarily the price, but not wanting to damage it during […]