Today we look not just at one manufacturer's sights, but why you should have this sort of sight on your weapon in the first place. Read on, we'll learn you. MD Griffin Armament's "Fail Safe Sights" - Part the First! Griffin Armament is probably best known for their...
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More Than Just Sustainment Training: Victory First Pistol Workshop (PWSHP)
Some thoughts on the Victory First One day Pistol Workshop (if you want, use the convenient acronym: PWSHP)Photography by Mia Kiddo.Training is expensive. Missed days of work, gas, hotels, eating out while on site, and not to mention ammo. It’s a pain in the ass just...
Sheila Dwyer: sharp knives and sharper wit
Recently we had the opportunity to sit down and interview Sheila Dwyer of Strider Knives - yes Sheila, not Duane, and you're going to want to read about it. Mick Strider and Duane Dwyer formed the justifiably well-known knife company back in the 1990s, and to this day...
BLADE Show 2014: 1911 Combat Survivor Knife
Burning down the aisles at BLADE Show 2014 here in Atlanta, we were in a rush to visit several of our custom knife making friends. Even though June's BLADE is a smaller industry show than SHOT, SOFIC, AUSA and the AVN Awards, it’s still hard to see everyone and...
Review – "Phantom Ops Airflow" – pants by Vertx and Fighter Design
After a particularly heinous winter endured by pretty much the whole country warm weather is finally upon us. With the summer looming and the days growing longer, I was finally able to try out my new britches - the Phantom Ops Airflow collab from Vertx and Fighter...
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Sentinel Concepts Critical Handgun Employment
(Note: Photography by Natalie Cake.) By the time I finished the first drill of the day I knew that I was in trouble. Day one of Sentinel Concepts “Critical Handgun Employment” began with Steve “YETI” Fisher lining the class up at the 25 yd line. Shooting for a...
The Convertible “221 Vickers Combat Applications Sling”
I’ve been using the two point Vickers sling from Blue Force Gear pretty much since it came out. Having deployed several times with it on my blaster, I've had to depend on it downrange I am a huge fan of the design. For years, the services issued a terrible black...
A 67 year old problem solved: LAW Tactical AKuracy rear sight
Photo by Natalie Cake Photography We love the AK-47 family of weapons. They are robust, reliable, and only require a 3rd grade education to operate (at best). We have witnessed the impressive durability and longevity of these weapons all over...
Nightfighting | Low-Light No-Light Woes and Solutions
I wrote the title in all caps to get your attention. Add in a mental knife hand if you'd like. Early on in the Iraq and Afghanistan war, infantrymen and many specialized unit personnel started out with subpar illumination for fighting at night. Issued weapon...
Review – Clothing Arts "Pickpocket Proof Pants"
For the last few months I’ve been wearing a unique pair of pants from Clothing Arts, one designed specifically for those that worry about pickpockets. These nylon “Adventure Traveler” style pants feature a selection of features not common to other...