Combatives and Where to Start Part 1: Process over Events
Amongst many questions asked about Combatives the most frequently asked by most people is where do they start. However, the answer isn’t simply here or there about what gym, martial…
The Walking Dead in Need of Grace
The Walking Dead in Need of Grace by Donavon L Riley We’ve all felt it—this craving for glory, this deep thirst for the spotlight. We wrap ourselves in our own…
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Maven Optics B.5 18X Binoculars with Ranging Reticle
I have been looking for a set of binoculars with an integrated MIL reticle for spotting and range estimation since I had to turn in my issued pair. My original…
Walk Through The Fire
Walk Through The Fire by Donavon L Riley When you find yourself caught in the middle of trouble, resist the urge to sprint into the fog, chasing answers that aren’t…
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Combatives and Retention Shooting
Combatives and Retention Shooting Teaching Combatives and Retention Shooting has become the new gold rush. This is the main motivation for my previous article “2020 Combatives Training.” Combatives and Retention…
The Hammer Blows That Mold Your Spirit
The Hammer Blows That Mold Your Spirit by Donavon L Riley There are times when the path you’ve been following, the one you thought was clear and sure, becomes thick…
5.11 Tactical Adventure Print Shirt Short Sleeve Reviewed
5.11 Tactical has a few interesting products consumers should be aware of. Over the years they introduced a nice line of print shirts that offer a unique combination of style,…
The Only Way Out of This Mess
The Only Way Out of This Mess by Donavon L Riley The world has spent far too long staring at its own reflection, like Narcissus by the pool, hoping to…
5.11 Skyweight 24 Liter pack
I like this pack a lot more than I expected to. I have many packs from many different makers, so it takes a lot for a 24-liter pack to impress…
5.11 AllHaula Duffel 45 Liter
I recently had the chance to test out the 5.11 Tactical AllHaula 45-Liter Duffel. This bag is built to take a lot more than I could put it through. It…