Sandbagging it with 5.11 Tactical
When all the gyms started closing and requiring masks, I went looking for an alternative. My day job is teaching at a national training site, which allowed for some very…
My New Favorite: Pnuma’s WAYPOINT JACKET
The Waypoint is a true feature rich garment. This article is a bit longer than I intended because there are so many cool features on the Waypoint. I don’t want…
Stand Watch Knives
My father taught me and my brother at an early age that a knife can be your best friend. It can tighten a screw or save your life. A knife…
Book Review: Sting of the Scorpion, the Long Range Desert Group
The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) LRDG Association newsletter from Italy , dated July 14th, 1945 begins, “It was decided by the War Office in June of this year that…
The Importance of Keeping a Fitness Journal
Exercise to stimulate, not to annihilate. The world wasn’t formed in a day, and neither were we. Set small goals and build upon them.~Lee Haney Why bother keeping a fitness…
Basic Tactics: Hand and Arm Signals
“If we hadn’t a voice or a tongue, and wanted to express things to one another, wouldn’t we try to make signs by moving our hands, head, and the rest…
Pentagon Falcon 2.0 Sweater from Military 1st
If you’re looking for a quality mid layer for outdoor activities that won’t break the bank, the Falcon Tactical Sweater from Pentagon can be picked up for $89.95 from Military…
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Combat Kill House with Matt Graham: An AAR
I recently had the privilege of attending Combat Kill House with Matt Graham. I had been eye balling this class for about two years. When I finally had the opportunity…
Vertx S.O.C.P. Rigid Insert Panel
Vertx® recently provided me with its S.O.C.P.® Rigid Insert Panel for evaluation. The S.O.C.P. Insert Panel was developed in conjunction with Greg Thompson, founder of Special Operations Combatives Program® (S.O.C.P.).…
My Journey with the PX4 Compact Carry
This is a gun I never planned on owning yet somehow I ended up not only owning one but truly enjoying it and using it as my primary handgun for…