Avoiding Heat-Related Illnesses During Exercise
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio This summer has been hotter than normal in many parts of the country. Exercising in hot weather can be challenging and rewarding, but it also poses…
Royal Arms SF-DI and SF-DF Civilian Legal Flash Bangs
Royal Arms SF-DF .22 Blank Firing Flash Bang Simulator The noise flash diversionary device (NFDD), also commonly referred to as a flash sound diversionary device (FSDD), diversionary device, flash grenade…
Training at Home with an Air Pistol
SIG SAUER PROFORCE M18 Airsoft Training Pistol One of the challenges we face as shooters is finding enough time and resources to practice our skills. But going to the range…
Airsoft versus Simunition for Force-on-Force Training
SIG SAUER PROFORCE M18 Airsoft Training Pistol Force-on-force training is a vital component of any tactical or self-defense curriculum, as it allows participants to test their skills and decision-making abilities…
International Travel Safety: Tips for Staying Safe and Secure While Abroad
The summer travel season is here. With the end of the pandemic, people are once again considering international travel. International travel can be a rewarding and enriching experience, but it…
Camp X: The Secret History of Canada’s WW2 Spy School
Trainees at Camp X. Camp X was a secret training school and radio communications center that operated in Canada during the Second World War. It was located on the northwestern…
Duško Popov: The Real Life James Bond
Duško Popov was a Yugoslav double agent who worked for both the British and the German intelligence during World War II. He is widely regarded as one of the most…
The Real Ninja: Debunking the Myths of Japan’s Covert Warriors – Part 2
The Hollywood Ninja Myth One of the most common stereotypes in Hollywood movies is the portrayal of ninjas as stealthy assassins who wear black outfits and use exotic weapons. However,…
The Real Ninja: Debunking the Myths of Japan’s Covert Warriors – Part 1
Ninja, also known as shinobi, were covert agents or mercenaries in feudal Japan who specialized in espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination and guerrilla warfare. They were often hired by daimyo (feudal…
Ian Fleming’s Wartime Experiences and James Bond
Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation © Aston Martin. Used by permission. Ian Fleming is best known as the creator of James Bond, the fictional spy who has captivated millions of…