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You Cannot Fight an Ocean With Iron

April 15, 2018

Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk, Inspirational, LIFE, Opinion, PSYCHE, Vox, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

The Roman Empire is gone just like many others before it. It's been a minute since I had the luxury of time to read The A very good book. Had I the time I'd read Will and Ariel Durant's the Story of Wester... Read More...

Wrong place at the wrong time from the perspective of a CIA Officer

Guest Writer

March 29, 2018

LIFE, Opinion, Prepping & Survival, Travel, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

We got off the plane in Tel Aviv expecting hyper security everywhere we went. Our situational awareness was high for our first trip to Israel. We knew that in general Israel was safe, but, as publicly ackno... Read More...

First Gender Integrated Infantry Class Graduates with More Questions than Answers

Will Rodriguez

February 20, 2018

Spotter Up Interview: Jay Dobyns, Author and Retired Federal Agent

Bill Farmer

February 14, 2018

Books, Chessmen, Inspirational, Interviews, LIFE, Movies & Television, PSYCHE, Values and Mission, Wisdom

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Who is Jay Dobyns? In case you haven't already heard of him, Jay Dobyns is a retired Special Agent with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, University of Arizona football standout, New Y... Read More...

What is Your Purpose (from SkinnyJeanTactical)

Jordan Garcia

February 3, 2018

Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk, Inspirational, LIFE, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

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When you get up in the morning, what is the first thing you do? What’s the first thing you think? What’s your mental state? What drives you, puts fire in your heart, and brings out your passion? Do you... Read More...

Applicability of Load Bearing Gear for the Armed Citizen

Michael Lake

February 2, 2018

Accessories, Firearms, Load Bearing, MISSION GEAR, Shooting Tips & How To, Tactics, Wisdom

When I originally wrote on this topic a few years ago, I took a lot of flak over it by people who didn't seem to disagree with my thoughts or conclusions, but apparently wanted to attack me personally for stepp... Read More...

Hibernation or Stoking the Fire. Your Loss or Gain.

Michael Kurcina

December 22, 2017

Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk, Inspirational, LIFE, Planning, PSYCHE, Vox, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

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hi·ber·na·tion ˌhībərˈnāSH(ə)n/ noun the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state. "grizzly bears gorge on seeds to prepare for hibernation" ... Read More...

Old Toolboxes and the Smashing Machine, Veterans Need New Tools

Michael Kurcina

December 11, 2017

Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, Opinion, The Team Room, Vox, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

“It’s amazing how much emotion a little mental concept like ‘my’ can generate.” – Eckhart Tolle I still recall the evening I walked into a bar with my best friend in order to have a celebratory drink. We... Read More...

Maybe the Problem Isn’t Really the Problem

Clayton Pollack

December 10, 2017

Games & Gadgets, Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

This is one of my favorite quotes ever taken from a movie (and the more you read of my stuff, the more you're going to realize how much I love movie quotes). What an absolutely profound statement though. I'm... Read More...

LOST: A Journey to Healing Cannot Happen if You Don’t get on the Path

Michael Kurcina

November 21, 2017

Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk, Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, The Team Room, Vox, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

There may be times in a man’s life where he feels like he cannot breathe, cannot sleep, cannot rest, and cannot dream. He doesn’t want to eat any longer, cannot go, cannot stay, feels as if he’s lost all di... Read More...