The Vesper: A James Bond Classic
Pexels photo by Engin Akyurt. The Vesper cocktail, also known as the Vesper Martini, is a drink that has become synonymous with sophistication and intrigue, thanks to its association with…
Why Do We Resist It?
Why Do We Resist It? by Donavon L Riley In the culture of sunlight and straight teeth, no one wants to fall. But sooner or later, every man and woman…
5.11 Bail Out Bag Review
Functionality, Performance, and Real-World Usability The 5.11 bag is a very useful bag, and for a very reasonable price. You can call it an Active Shooter Bag, a Go Bag…
Ruger and Magpul Announce 9mm Pistol Collaboration
Press Release Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) and Magpul Industries are proud to introduce the RXM™ 9mm pistol. In the competitive 9mm polymer-frame striker-fired pistol market, the RXM…
Authority That Gives Rather Than Takes
Authority That Gives Rather Than Takes by Donavon L Riley Authority, in the modern mind, arrives wrapped in iron. It clangs into view like a sword striking a shield—loud, harsh,…
The Great Escape: The True Story of WWII’s Most Daring POW Breakout
Stalag Luft III. Imperial War Museum photo. The Great Escape, a 1963 film starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough, is a classic war movie that dramatizes the daring…
Jeanne Vertefeuille: The Spy Catcher
The mole hunt team. Jeanne Ruth Vertefeuille (December 23, 1932 – December 29, 2012) was a distinguished CIA officer known for her pivotal role in uncovering the actions of Aldrich…
Seneca’s Stoicism: Ethical Theory and Practical Advice
Preparatory plaster sculpture of Nero and Seneca by Eduardo Barrón (1904) . A modern bronze copy is now at the Glorieta Llanos del Pretorio in Cordoba. Museo del Prado /…
Enhancing CQB Training: Bridging the Gaps Between Theory and Reality
Close-quarters battle (CQB) training is one of the most controversial topics in tactical training. It’s a lightning rod for debates, with people emotionally tied to specific techniques and end states…
A Stone Wall Steadfast in A Winter Wind
A Stone Wall Steadfast in A Winter Wind by Donavon L Riley World leaders grapple with the earth as if their schemes could domesticate its untamed rhythms. They carve treaties…