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The 4 Types of Military Orders

by Chris Hernandez | Dec 25, 2018 | Op-Eds | Leadership, Military Matters, WTAF

In our modern “good idea fairy” military, I think most orders fall into this category. And that’s a good thing because these easy to duck without getting in trouble or starting a fight. If you work on a staff, probably 70% of your orders are Type 3s, and at least 20% Type 2s. Most staff-related Type 3s can be dodged by throwing out phrases like “We’re nearing full implementation of the synergistic integration phasedown timeline,” then leaving the room while your boss marvels at your amazing skills.

Just Get A Gun That Shoots

by Pete Nealen | Dec 23, 2018 | Op-Eds | American Praetorians

Choosing your first weapon Don't Reinvent the Wheel - Know Your Tools, Be Prepared for Likely Situations in Your Environment This article was originally published in July of 2017 The NRA...

Provocation and martial law | Things heat up in Donbass

by David Reeder | Dec 20, 2018 | Op-Eds | International News, ReederWrites

Many publications and pundits are predicting resumption of "full-scale conflict" in Ukraine soon. The term full scale is an ambiguous one, but most seem to agree that the current sporadic, small unit fighting (which never completely went away) is going to expand into...

We Get Too Soon Old And Too Late Smart – Cop Compassion

by David Reeder | Jun 4, 2018 | Learnin', Op-Eds | gorillafritz, On The Job

You “On The Job”? This may be one of the most profoundly important articles about your career choice you’ll ever read. OIS discussion is important, as are officer safety, ethics, and tactics – but this is just as significant. Hell, it IS a part of all those.

YWR: In Every Clime and Place

by David Reeder | Apr 7, 2018 | Op-Eds | Sci Fi Soldiers, Your Weekend Read

It’s military sci-fi reminiscent of the Banana Wars, with a little of the Barbary Coast thrown in for spice. Check out “In Every Clime and Place” for Your Weekend Read.

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A New American on the Second Amendment

by Obaid | Apr 3, 2018 | Op-Eds | Man Crush Monday, Second Amendment Matters

Our friend Obaid posted this recently, and I think it needs to be shared. A former interpreter for Coalition forces, Obaid grew up in Afghanistan. He has a very different perspective on the importance of the 2nd Amendment.

Essential Liberty | The Right To Bear Arms

by Bucky Lawson | Mar 18, 2018 | Op-Eds | Second Amendment Matters, The War Room

The Second Amendment to the Constitution is often misunderstood. We have the right to be armed, not granted by the government, but protected by it.

How My Experience in Scouts Shaped My Life

by Melissa Georgeson | Jan 4, 2018 | Op-Eds, People | Boy Scouts of America, Woman Crush Wednesday

Recently, I noticed a news article discussing how The Boy Scouts of America were finally accepting girls. I actually thought the article was a joke because I was in Scouts myself, here in Canada, about nineteen years ago when Scouts Canada became completely...

The Birth of the Professional Veteran

by Joe Dawson | Dec 31, 2017 | Op-Eds | Bruiser Industries, Nancy's Squat & Gobble, TDI, Veterans

This article about a certain type of veteran was originally earlier this year — and it stoked a few fires (lots of ass-pain). It isn't a condemnation of vetrepreneurs. You who are regulars here know where we stand on supporting any small business, much less...

Think Being an Outspoken Pro-Gun Woman is Easy? THINK AGAIN.

by Jenn | Dec 31, 2017 | Op-Eds | Jenn Jacques, Second Amendment Matters, Sig Sauer

Think Being an Outspoken Pro-Gun Woman is Easy? THINK AGAIN.Jenn JacquesRecently, my good friend Stephen Gutowski from the Washington Free Beacon put together a fantastic article highlighing the vile attacks on pro-gun women.In interviews with the Washington Free...

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