Reviewing the GG MPC. How does the Grey Ghost Gear minimalist plate carrier rate? What’s a good minimalist plate carrier setup look like?
Review – Grey Ghost Gear Minimalist Plate Carrier
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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...
YWR: Lost in Shangri-La
In today’s Your Weekend Read we bring you a true story of survival in WWII, but probably not in the places you’re thinking. Lost in Shangri-La.
Review Redux: Dead Bird Assault Glove FR
This article was originally run last year, but with the current Dead Bird shenanigans going on over at US Elite Gear (50% for f@<&'s sake) right now, we figure we'd remind ya. Read on to find out why the Dead Bird Assault Glove FR is the ACOG of gloves. Mad...
What is CO WITNESS?
Co witness? Cowitness? Co-witness? What does co-witness mean? Lower one third or eastern left half, or absolutely co-witnessed... Co Witness Explained Language Lessons: Window-Licker's Guide to Sight Cowitness Dave Merrill Term: Cowitness Also Known As: Co-Witness...
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