Dave Merrill, Author at Breach Bang Clear

Pack a Pelican Gun Case | Just the Tip

by Dave Merrill | Aug 1, 2023 | Learnin'

If you’re reading this, you probably have a Pelican gun case. Or three. Or ten. We do too. Here’s how we pack a (firearm) Pelican cargo case.

Nothing from a Vacuum: Weapon Mounted Lights

by Dave Merrill | Jul 19, 2023 | Learnin'

The weapon lights on today’s rifles and pistols weren’t invented in a vacuum, and certainly aren’t new. Let’s talk WMLs then compared to now.

Review – Grey Ghost Gear Minimalist Plate Carrier

by Dave Merrill | Mar 12, 2023 | Gear Curious

Reviewing the GG MPC. How does the Grey Ghost Gear minimalist plate carrier rate? What’s a good minimalist plate carrier setup look like?

Low-Vis Like You Mean It: Crye LVS

by Dave Merrill | Apr 24, 2017 | Musings

Low-Vis Like You Mean It: Crye LVS Dave Merrill Usually when I hear the terms "low vis" and "concealable" when it comes to body armor I roll my eyes. Invariably what companies really mean is that if you're sitting in a dark SUV, away from streetlights, at 2am, while...

Nothing Good: More Criminals with Rifles

by Dave Merrill | Apr 2, 2017 | Musings

Nothing Good: More Criminals with RiflesDave MerrillIn situations that don't require concealment, a rifle beats a pistol almost all the time. The learning curve of effective rifle fire is far shorter than with a handgun. A rifle offers three solid points of contact...

MNKF: Kershaw Leek 1660

by Dave Merrill | Mar 20, 2017 | Assorted Ramblings

Most of the swag at SHOT Show consists of stickers, t-shirts, patches, and hats. Sooo many hats. There are exceptions, of course; one standout for the 2017 SHOT was a customized Kershaw Leek 1660 from Q LLC. The 1660 features an incredibly smooth assisted open, which...

Stop the Burning with Penicilli–We Mean, Armageddon Gear

by Dave Merrill | Mar 16, 2017 | Musings

Stop the Burning with Penicilli--We Mean, Armageddon GearDave MerrillLying may not actually set your pants on a fire, but a hot suppressor will. I recall a training session back around 2007 or 2008, when TAD Gear was the most coveted and extravagant of all "tactical"...

JTT: In Defense of the Walmart Belt

by Dave Merrill | Feb 28, 2017 | Musings

Just The Tip: In Defense of the Walmart Belt Dave Merrill So there I was three beers deep in a Thai brothel at an EAG Shoot House class. Given the nature of shoot houses in general and shoot houses with multiple parties in particular, all the instructors and students...

I Wear this Too Much: Review of the Vertx Phantom LT

by Dave Merrill | Feb 26, 2017 | Assorted Ramblings

The title is accurate. Our only consolation is that he doesn't like Affliction or TapOut shirts. Mad Duo UPDATE [Originally Published Jan 15, 2017] This post is over two years old, and this shirt is still being used. Through today, Sunday 2/26/17 get 30% off...