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Combatives and Retention Shooting Teaching Combatives and Retention Shooting has become the new gold rush. This is the main motivation for my previous article “2020 Combatives Training.” Combatives and Retention…

Climbing Mission Critical MISSION GEAR Product Reviews

PETZL HELO ADJUST

January 14, 2020 Scott Wolf

PETZL HELO ADJUST If you’ve spent any time riding in helicopters or other aircraft, chances are you’ve worn and used a Personal Retention Device (PRD) of some kind or another.…

EDC Firearms Gadgets Mission Critical MISSION GEAR Product Reviews

Blackhawk T-series Follow Up

September 27, 2019 Ben Redbeard

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…

Accessories Concealment EDC Firearms MISSION GEAR Product Reviews Shooting Tips & How To

PHLSTER Floodlight Universal Concealment Holster: Innovation Done Right

April 9, 2019 Joshua Shaw

I have been legally carrying a concealed handgun for about 6 years, the majority of that time at the appendix position, and often with an attached weapon light, but not…

Combatives and Retention Shooting

PETZL HELO ADJUST

Blackhawk T-series Follow Up

PHLSTER Floodlight Universal Concealment Holster: Innovation Done Right

Product Reviews

Jay Paisley former SF/Tier 1 reviews compression shirt

The 5.11 Founder’s Jacket: Blending Style and Tactical Functionality

5.11 Murdoc Jacket in Turbulence

The “Loadout” Bag: High-Quality Range Bag from Elite Survival Systems

Girsan MC-28 SA: An Upgraded M&P

Intelligence/Spies

American Espionage A Historical Overview of Intelligence Collection

From Stage to Shadows How Magic Influences Espionage

How to avoid being Pickpocketed and Notorious areas around the world

The Return of SMERSH Russia Revives Stalin’s Notorious Spy Hunting Unit

CIA Launches Hollywood-Style Push to Recruit Chinese

Tribes

The Battle of Camarón: Heroism Against All Odds

War, Trade, and Intelligence: The Aztecs’ Use of Spies and Informants

Ian Fleming’s Commandos: The 30 Assault Unit

The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots: Aviation Trailblazers

Wandering Warriors: The Legacy of Knight-Errants

Mindset

Ep34 | Matt Larsen Father of Modern Army Combatives, on Combat Psychology

MEDITATION: Gran Torino, Highlander, Men and Mentors in life and in film

What is Grit? Discussion with a Green Beret

Ep13 | Q&A Advice to Young Men

MEDITATION: The Odin Stone, A Bronx Tale, Oath Keeping the Importance of Keeping your Word

Travel & Awareness

How to avoid being Pickpocketed and Notorious areas around the world

Having a Plan While Travelling Alone can Ensure Your Safe Journey Home

The Jet Ski Scam

Catch and Cook Delicious King Mackerel

Avoiding the False Tip Scam

Interviews

Ep36 | The War in El Salvador, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer

Ep35 | Gordon Hurley Canadian Special Operations Operator

Ep34 | Matt Larsen Father of Modern Army Combatives, on Combat Psychology

Ep 7 | French Foreign Legionnaire Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh

Ep 6 | Battle of Bến Cát Vietnam, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer

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