Just wrapped up watching the new Highwaymen movie on Netflix. The movie is about the two former Texas Rangers who brought down Bonnie and Clyde. I wouldn’t necessarily call it an action movie, due to the lack of action. It’s more of a story of the hunt and how they tracked down Bonnie and Clyde, […]
Tools of the trade
Executive Protection tools of the trade
Specialized gear and equipment is a part of any job, and protective services are no different. In fact, having a majority of individuals coming from military and law enforcement backgrounds makes it even more of an issue as practitioners tend to rely on gear more than they should, at times. There are many options which […]
GORUCK Wire Dopp: A discreet way to transport your EDC
The GORUCK Wire Dopp is really a universal Dopp pouch, typically used for organizing electronics and the accompanying cords. Although I have used it in that capacity, I have found a different use for the Wire Dopp; Transporting my EDC items when traveling via ground transportation. Not only is this a practical way to transport your EDC, […]
Photo of the Day: Tools of the Trade
Sharp things are fun. Let’s face it, nothing is more badass than taking a sexy knife or tomahawk into a gunfight, even though that’s rule number one. I’ll be honest with you, Helle knives are now my favorite. I have tried to dull this thing out with continuous use and I just can’t get that […]
OSS weapons ingenuity: The secret gear of America’s WWII spies
General Donovan motivated the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) research and development branch to fabricate weapons in-house for officers in the field. These weapons ranged from the amazingly complex to the remarkably fundamental. OSS guns and blades were intended for simple but effective use. American servicemen going into harm’s way had a variety of ingenious places to hide small, even miniature, compasses for […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Emerson Knives
2nd code save in two days. Today’s was my call/report. Severe head trauma. Blood and vomit everywhere. 3rd story inside the bathroom and in the wind and rain. Overall shitty call. Just glad the patient had pulses when we got to the ER. Not a good prognosis for them though. This tool… if you are […]