Did the Viking Shield Maiden Exist? Skjaldmaer Myth vs Reality
Anyone who has seen History's Vikings will be familiar with the shield maiden (also skjaldmaer/skjaldmær). Shield maiden characters like...
The AMR: Anti-Materiel Rifle
An anti-materiel rifle (AMR) is a large bore rifle system, often chambered in .50BMG, 12.7mm, or 14.5mm, designed for use against vehicles or...
Beretta Unveils New APX A1 Tactical Pistol
Beretta has announced the launch of a new addition to their APX A1 family - the APX A1 Tactical Pistol. This new model builds upon the successful...
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Garmin Forerunner 35: A Watch And Training Coach
When I first started running seriously in 2013/14, I wanted a watch that had GPS and would track my runs accurately versus preplanning on Google Maps. ‘Cause, you know, who has time for that? That’s when I decided to buy the Garmin Forerunner 220 (220). It did its job...
Lowa Boots Review: Warm Weather Hiking Boot for Women
More women are getting outside these days and hitting trails so I wanted to review a warm-weather hiking boot for the ladies: the LOWA Boots Toro Evo LL MidWs.
MNKF | The Emerson CQC-7
This week’s Monday Night Knife Fight features the Emerson CQC-7: many say its the Father of all tactical knives. Read about man who designed it, who carries it, distinguishing features, and where to find it.
Ahab-X – Fixed Blade, Ring Necked, Stabby Goodness
Bush says this fixed blade knife with a ring handle that hits the mark. Read his review of the Ahab-X and check out DSA’s special offer for BBC readers!
STACCATO 2011: STI guns have a (sorta) new name
It’s now Staccato 2011. It *was* STI Firearms (or STI Guns). The name is now eponymous in reverse: the STI Staccato guns remain BADASS.
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Shooting with gloves on | Know your gear
The best shooting gloves for cold weather are no gloves at all, but that's not always an option. Cold weather shooting gloves aren't always an option either. Sometimes you just have to wear what you have to wear, even if it's not optimal for going heeled....
Holstering and reholstering and draw strokes – know your gear
The best way to set up tactical gear may vary individually (and according to mission), but the need to know your gear is universal; a quick reminder from Chase Jenkins and Talon Defense.
“Bourbon Pompeii” back in action thanks to Buffalo Trace
Dubbed “Bourbon Pompeii” by historians and archeologists, a 19th century fermenter unearthed during construction has been restored by Buffalo Trace.
Priorities: Good tools or a willingness to show up and fight?
There’s no question good equipment directly affects a fighting man’s lethality, but what about competence, preparation, and mindset?
Cloud Defensive COR and OWL | SHOT Show 2019
One of our guys took some time out during SHOT Show 2019 to talk with Sean McCauley and some of the other fellas at Cloud Defensive – take a watch.
Industrial Revolution | SHOTRep 2019
It's always a pleasure to deal with the folks at Industrial Revolution. Industrial Rev carries some of the best camping gear and highest quality outdoor equipment around. This year when we rolled by their booth to discover a bunch of things on display from Morakniv,...
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