The Other Chuck – 5.11’s Norris Sneaker
During SHOT Show 2020, I was shown the Norris Sneaker in MultiCam Black™. The color scheme is way outside my usual and I haven’t worn flat soled shoes since high…
Christian Craighead MBE CGC art done by Prairie Fire Art Company
Art done by my friend over at Prairie Fire Art Company for Christian Craighead. Prints are not ready yet but they are coming. He’ll gather the sketches at some point…
An Officer and a Gentleman 40 years later still holds up
Every year thousands of young men and women board buses going to Hollywood or some military base or camp in the hope of fulfilling their dream. Some just don’t make…
The 13th Warrior Movie Review
Eaters of the Dead or what was re-titled The 13th Warrior came to theaters in 1999. Critics, particularly Roger Ebert, savaged it, but over the decades a cult following grew…
Courteney Suede Hippo Safari Boots from African Sporting Creations
If you’re looking for a fantastic walking boot take a look at the Courteney Suede Hippo Safari Boots from African Sporting Creations. I was introduced to these boots by an…
Vertx S.O.C.P. Sling — Classic Accessory with a Tactical Difference
The S.O.C.P.® Sling is a new product from Vertx®, a leading manufacturer of low-profile apparel and accessories. Designed in collaboration with Greg Thompson, founder of the Special Operations Combatives Program®…
The Dark Night of the Soul Part 4: We burn the fat off our souls…
A statement I have heard many times and was probably brought to prominence for those whom are not avid Hemingway readers by Peter Sarsgaard in the film Jarhead. The actual…
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
“Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war” William Shakespeare Since the beginning of time, humans have been unremitting in every imaginable pursuit. We fought back against wild beasts…
Bravo Concealment Holsters OWB BCA Light-Bearing holster + Mag Holder!
A little review on the Bravo Concealment Holsters OWB BCA Light-Bearing holster + Mag Holder! First off, initial thoughts while opening the package, I really like the fact they came…
The important role of fathers across the lifespan of their sons.
Thirty years ago, fathers were described as ‘forgotten contributors to child development’ (Lamb, 1975) Not a huge amount has changed up until a few years ago with some governmental organizations…