Blackhawk DOAV – Old School Load Carriage
Once upon a time, before MOLLE, before plate carriers and battle belts, before Cobra buckles, MultiCam, and Facebook, a fightin’ man’s gear options were limited. If you were in the bulk of the armed forces, what you got was an ALICE load-bearing setup: suspenders, a pistol belt, a pair of M16 magazine pouches, a pair of canteens and pouches, and a compass/first aid pouch, maybe even a buttpack, extra ammo pouches, an entrenching tool, the old angle-head flashlight, your bayonet, and even a UM84 holster!
Thyrm VariArc In The Wild
The Thyrm VariArc is beginning to appear more and more frequently “in the wild”, a testament to its utility as a helmet accessory.
The Ontario TAK Knife: It’s Like a Tank
Need a solid fixed blade knife for things like camping, hunting, or military/tactical use? Check the Ontario TAK.
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Frazetta Friday: Happy Birthday Sir!
The renowned artist was born today in Brooklyn in 1928 — we're paying tribute to him all through February with Frank Frazetta Month. Breach Bang Clear Frazetta Friday: Happy Birthday Sir! News Desk On this day in February, 1928, Brooklyn, New York greeted the arrival...
Just The Tip: Using Mag Extensions
Using mag extensions — how and why you should use them, in today's Just The Tip. Breach-Bang-Clear Just The Tip: Using Mag Extensions Fifty Shades of FDE Modern pistols with standard capacity magazines carry more rounds than ever before. They still don't carry as much...
Frazetta Friday: February is Frank Frazetta Month
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Ballistic brew: Guncraft Beer
Gun Craft Beer - this SHOTREP is one of our favorites. Because beer. With their debut at SHOT show last year, Gun Craft Beer has delivered a unique perspective to the tactical beer market. Started by Lou and Dave Selvaggio (also the founder...
EFK Fire Dragon Barrels and Comps | Best Kept Secret in the Industry
EFK Fire Dragon Barrels and Comps: SHOTREP. SHOTREP | EFK Fire Dragon Barrels and Comps: Best Kept Secret in the Industry Mike Searson One of the best kept secrets in the firearms industry is a woman-owned, family-run business called EFK Fire Dragon. Franki Manning...
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Tactical satchel: First Tactical’s “Summit”
The Summit is described as a “tactical satchel”, from First Tactical. It’s a man purse of sorts, but heaven help us we kinda like it.
WTW: The DP-28 Soviet Infantry Machine Gun
Weapon Trivia Wednesday: DP-28, The Soviet Infantry Machine Gun Peter Suciu Most modern firearms enthusiasts know the name Mikhail Kalashnikov, and certainly his primary accomplishment, the AK-47. However, Kalashnikov was really part of the second generation of Soviet...
Gay for Backpacks: 5.11’s "Rush 72"
The Rush 72 is smaller than a ruck, larger than a patrol pack. This pack can hold 72 hours’ worth of gear. I wish I’d had one in Afghanistan.
Brace Yourself: More ATF Opinions
Brace Yourself: More ATF Opinions Matt Stagliano Equi donati dentes non inspiciuntur. The phrase means, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." WikiPedia tells us the first known use of the phrase came from St Jerome's translation of the Letter to the Ephesians (circa...
Low-Vis Like You Mean It: Crye LVS IAV
The Crye LVS can roll under a t-shirt one size up (ideally patterned or a darker hue), or a button-down that actually fits you normally.
The Media Sucks at Guns – Here’s Why
The Media Sucks at Guns - Here's Why Peter Suciu After pretty much doing everything but calling the movers, it turned out that Hillary Clinton didn't make it to the White House. But that doesn't mean concerns over "gun control" will go away anytime soon. Even with a...
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