Hard Control vs Soft Control
Hard control vs Soft control is a debate that has been swirling around the combat sports world for some time. You might also know it as the striking vs grappling…
TOPS Knives I.C.E. Dagger
TOPS Knives I.C.E. Dagger™ was designed by Andy Tran of InnerBark Outdoors specifically as a no-compromise, last-ditch defensive weapon for law enforcement, military, close protection specialists and other armed professionals.…
Petzl Tactikka +RGB 300 Headlamp
Petzl is best known as a French manufacturer of climbing and caving gear, including headlamps. They have had a great reputation for over 30 years. The Tactikka + RGB 300…
Rock Island XT-22 Magnum
John Browning’s M1911 .45 ACP is arguably the most popular handgun in the history of firearms. Until recently, it was the gold standard used by militaries around the world and…
Shield Arms +5 Magazine Extensions
Shield Arms is a Montana-based firearms company, who has made a name for itself with some high quality and innovative designs, including aftermarket slides, barrels, magazines, magazine extensions for Glocks,…
TOPS Knives Devil’s Claw 2
We need to prepare for all contingencies. It’s all about options. In close quarters lethal force encounters you may not have time or ability to deploy your firearm. Empty hand,…
URBAN ARMOR GEAR MONARCH SERIES PHONE CASES — 2X Military Grade Protection for Your Smartphone
Smartphones are incredible but they are a fragile piece of hardware. Today’s all glass smartphones look sleek, but break easily when it comes to everyday drops. A good protective case…
Blackhawk T-series Follow Up
Two months ago, I did an article on the T-series level 2 retention holster from Blackhawk. The exact model was the L2D non-light bearing holster. I was extremely pleased with…
The Nyx By Atlas Gunworks: A 1911 Designed For Every Day Carry
Atlas Gunworks is well known in the competitive shooting realm for building top notch guns. As their reputation for building high quality, reliable guns has grown, so too has the…
Advanced Special Operations Bag
This is the gear review for the Advanced Special Operations Bag or ASO Bag manufactured by RE Factor Tactical. I will discuss the bag in five categories…Cost, Durability, Weight, Function,…