DuraMag – Better in Metal
Polymer magazines may have taken over a fair amount of the market share, but let’s not give up on metal. I have taught and taken carbine classes from the east…
Mushrooms for PTSD Healing
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, often resulting from traumatic experiences. While traditional treatment methods have shown promise, there is growing interest…
Selecting Hearing Protection for Shooting
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio/Released Noise-induced hearing loss is a major problem faced by shooters. Too many shooters don’t think about the health of their hearing…
Fueling Your Fitness with Gasoline or Water Cans
Image from usafe.af.mil When it comes to staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, veterans often have a unique set of skills and experiences that can be utilized in their…
Riding motorcycles fast in order to deal with PTS needs some kind of holistic approach to healing
Transitioning back to civilian life for military veterans brings unique challenges, particularly when it comes to dealing with post-traumatic stress (PTS). Veterans’ mental and emotional well-being are affected by PTS…
Outsoles and Lugs: Unraveling the Secrets of Boot Traction
The outsole plays a vital role in providing stability, traction, and durability on footwear. One essential component of the outsole design is the lugs. These strategically placed, protruding patterns on…
The Stirrups: Revolutionizing Western Civilization’s Horsepower
If you watched the Hollywood made movie titled 12 Strong starring actor Chris Hemsworth, it tells the story of American Special Forces members liberating Afghanistan from the Taliban in 2001.…
You Like Getting Socked in the Mouth? How to Identify a Good Mouth Guard.
Background At 3 am, and at the age of 16, how do you explain to your father that you just got kicked in the mouth during a no holds barred…
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The Tourniquet. When Do We Apply the “High and Tight?” because I Didn’t Listen.
There is a lot of discussion on whether to place a tourniquet (TQ) “high and tight” on an arm or leg, or place 2-3 inches above the wound, even if…
Comparison of Blue Force Gear’s Ten-Speed and Mag Now! magazine pouches
I compare @BlueForceGearAlwaysBetter Ten-Speed and Mag Now! magazine Pouches. The pouches come in single, double and triple for M4, sub gun and .308. Single and double for pistol mags. Ten-Speed…