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Ballistics Test: 9mm IMI 115gr Di-Cut JHP

July 24, 2017

I have always had an interest in how certain hollow point ammunition will perform. Getting my own ballistics gel allowed me to conduct these tests that no one else has taken the liberty to do. One of the hollow... Read More...

First Tactical Specialist Pant: Versatile EDC Pant?

David Donchess

July 17, 2017

EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The first time I got to try on the First Tactical Specialist Tactical pant, I was amazed with the quality, durability, and organizational capacity they offered. Not to mention that the price of $40 was better t... Read More...

Toor Knives: Brothers and Bladesmiths

Keith Dow

July 11, 2017

Art, Bladed, Business, EDC, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

If you close your eyes and imagine a workshop occupied by a Ranger and two Marines it would probably look a lot like the place that Cameron, Connor and Jeremy design and forge their custom blades. There are sev... Read More...

Redwire Gear – practical in any field

Steve Rabinovich

July 4, 2017

Bags, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Based in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, Redwire is the brainchild of a former Marine and a current Army EOD tech. Yeah, I thought of Riggs and Murtaugh “red wire, blue wire, EOD never gets here on time…” I’m su... Read More...

High Speed Gear ITACO® PHONE/TECH POUCH V2

Michael Kurcina

June 27, 2017

EDC, Gadgets, Industry News, Style

HSGIs popular phone wallet has been updated for today’s phones and is available in two sizes, which vary by approximately .25” in width and height. Constructed from double-layered, laminated 1000D Cordura®, thi... Read More...

JTAC Fire Mission Equipment Loadout Part 1

Guest Writer

June 27, 2017

Accessories, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Style

To start the 3-part series, it’s only logical to start with my 1st Line! All lines are used to complete certain tasks. Task My first line is used to survive, escape & evade and fight. The “figh... Read More...

Wilcox Tactical Gunslinger Belt

Michael Kurcina

June 24, 2017

Business, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style

To tell you the truth I do not recall how I was turned onto the Wilcox Gunslinger belt. Perhaps it was Joshua or Aaron who turned me onto Wilcox Tactical. Aaron and Joshua love to shoot and they write articles ... Read More...

The MIIR 20 L Daypack

Michael Kurcina

June 23, 2017

Bags, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Miir In a short amount of time the MiiR 20 L Daypack became one of my favorite bags. It has a high storage capacity, good compartmentalization, and of course, style. Out of the many packs I own the 20 L ba... Read More...

Standards: The Tourniquet Discussion

Guest Writer

June 20, 2017

EDC, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, Product Reviews

The information we posted below comes from our friends at CAGMAIN and is a reposting of their original article. A good web search will turn up additional info and aspects of what they put forth as a basis for t... Read More...

10 Veteran Owned Coffee Brands You Should Be Drinking +1

Michael Kurcina

June 18, 2017

Business, EDC, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

The military consumes a lot of coffee. It’s been a source of comfort for them for a very long time even if one of the old Army cadences runs like this, “They say that in the Army, the coffee is mighty fine. ... Read More...