The Colt Agent – Classic Working-Man’s Snub Nose
The 38 Special snub nose is the most relevant revolver in today’s conversation. Check out a lesser-known wheelgun: the Colt Agent.
The Emerson Knife: My Guide To Old Skool
Nothing defines an old skool Emerson Knife like a waveless six. Especially a rare diamond logoed one. One of two made back in 2004, Ernie Emerson...
SW380 – Forgotten Pocket Gun That Should Stay Thataway
There is nothing wrong with the Smith and Wesson Sigma series SW380 – at least as long as you don’t have to stake your life on it.
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In4med-16: A DARC grad’s Close Quarters Carbine
A CQB Carbine should be purpose-built and -equipped. In this case, an HK416 with MAWL, Surefire, and other accessories makes for a DARC-informed weapon. Learn WHY.
Empire Tactical Knucks: A Fist Full of Pain
Who doesn’t love adding some pain to a punch? Knucks are one means to do so. Empire Tactical’s “tactical brass knuckles” are a pound of pain.
MNKF: The Emerson Commander
The Commander is an efficient, effective, cutting tool in a light, reasonably compact package that is trusted by professionals around the world. Emerson’s motto, “Famous in the worst places” is not just words, but an idea that people stake their lives on.
Gear Review: Modlite’s ModButton Pressure Switch & Mounting Platform
Just when you think Modlite can’t come out with more cool shit, they hit the market with the ModButton. It's a momentary-only switch as well as a SureFire Scout pattern mounting platform, which allows you to mount the switch and light in the same small area. Developed...
Border Report: FLAKO the Sicario
During one of my recent border town visits, I had occasion to sit at a bar where a well-dressed individual who was accompanied by another man came in and took a seat next to me at the bar. As the evening passed I became more familiar with the individual sitting next to me. His pseudo name is ”Flako” and shall remain his name throughout this encounter.
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DD Tanks for D Day – Operation Overlord
The DD (Duplex Drive) Sherman tank may have been the strangest of all WW2 tanks actually used in combat. Though their deployment was flawed, their contribution cannot be denied.
5.11 Plate Carrier | TacTec Setup and Review
The 5.11 Tactec Plate Carrier has been available for a few years now but continues to perform well against newer designs. It’s light, comfy, has an excellent capacity for modularity and is extremely well ventilated.
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!
Overlanding
What is Overlanding? Well, it’s more lifestyle than sport. Some might call it a vocation. Regardless, like any subculture (particularly one predicated on vehicles and the great outdoors!) there is a lot to it. Read more about Overland gear and overlanding.
Modernized Sten Gun: a STEN MK2 (-ish)
The STEN gun: there’s lots to like about a modernized STEN Mk2, which is exactly what Garand Thumb (to use his nom de guerre) is shooting in this video.
The Field of Flags | Memorial Day 2019
For over a decade and a half the Buffalo Chip Saloon in Sturgis, and hundreds of volunteers have posted the “Field of Flags”; we attended the 2019 ceremony.
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