Breaking in New Boots for Boots
How to break in boots Breaking in combat boots for boots, by Magic Mike “BB” Brabant It is imperative for
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So You Want to Be an Army Ranger…
Wondering about the Army Ranger ASVAB score? Not sure of the difference between Ranger and Ranger-Tabbed? Curious about the 75th Ranger Regiment? Read on!
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Holstering and reholstering and draw strokes – know your gear
The best way to set up tactical gear may vary individually (and according to mission), but the need to know your gear is universal; a quick reminder from Chase Jenkins and Talon Defense.
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Priorities: Good tools or a willingness to show up and fight?
There’s no question good equipment directly affects a fighting man’s lethality, but what about competence, preparation, and mindset?
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You Should Be Tracking Your Training
Training isn’t always a Good Thing – good training is a Good Thing, and good record keeping makes it better.
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Blackhawk DOAV – Old School Load Carraige
Once upon a time, before MOLLE, before plate carriers and battle belts, before Cobra buckles, MultiCam, and Facebook, a fightin’ man’s gear options were limited. If you were in the bulk of the armed forces, what you got was an ALICE load-bearing setup: suspenders, a pistol belt, a pair of M16 magazine pouches, a pair of canteens and pouches, and a compass/first aid pouchm maybe even a buttpack, extra ammo pouches, an entrenching tool, the old angle-head flashlight, your bayonet, and even a UM84 holster!
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Body Armor Stink? Fight the Sweaty-Kevlar Funk
“My bulletproof vest smells,” you might say. Or perhaps you ask, “How do I keep my body armor from stinking?”
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The Colt 1902 Philippines Model Revolver | Ian McCollum
Today we go over a version of one of our favorite Colt revolvers in an incarnation that most so-called gun experts get wrong. Colt’s 1902 Philippines Model
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Britain’s Tank Killer: The PIAT Gun
Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank | Britannic anti-armor Peter Suciu During the First World War, the British looked to break the
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AK IQ: Chinese AK47s | Skillset Sunday
What is the best imported Chinese AK47? In the inaugural edition of Skillset Sunday we’re going back to Skillset Magazine issue #2: AK IQ, Chinese Piece of Crap to find out.
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