The Marines are Lightening Their Load With This New Plate Carrier
The Marine Corps has officially started pushing out its newest body armor suite to infantry grunts, supposedly a major improvement over the Corps’ existing setup. According to Marine Corps Systems Command, the Plate Carrier Generation III addresses one of the ages-old issues plaguing warfighters, no matter the year or conflict — weight.
These 5 Companies Want to Build the Army’s Next-Generation Infantry Optic
The NGSW-FC optic can range find, deliver target direction and atmospheric variables to the shooter for better advantage of the 6.8’s range and lethality.
Legends of the Old Corps: Gustav Hasford and the “Snuffies”
The Short Timers, a novel by Gustav Hasford, was the foundation for Stanley Kubrick’s war film “Full Metal Jacket”, but it was a close-knit group of Marines called “The Snuffies” that inspired all the characters.
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Press Check: More Than Range Theatrics
“You shouldn’t have to press check!” But how do we verify the condition of our weapon? Hint: It rhymes with dress necks.
Down’n’Dirty: Kinetic Development Group Apparition Bag
Kinetic Development Group Apparition Bag Big Joe Neuroth Kinetic Development Group released what they're calling the Apparition Bag a few months back. I got mis manos on one earlier this summer when I figured out Nate Murr loves Marlboro Reds. First question outta the...
Actual Daily Carry EDC – “Just One Chance…”
Monday Morning Carry: "Just One Chance..." Tom Marshall Our inaugural installment of this resurrected, transplanted series comes to us by way of our good friend Tom Matturro. Tom is the lead instructor and all-around HMFIC at One Chance Tactical Solutions in western...
GEMTECH ONE – SOCOM Firing Table Test on a 416
GEMTECH Demonstrates the SOCOM Test With The ONE on an HK416A SOCOM test (the SOCOM firing table test) is one GEMTECH uses to test their various suppressors on different hosts in a standard format. It consists of eight (8), thirty (30) round magazines, fired...
Eyes On El Chete – No Wood Is Safe!
Here’s our first look at the TOPS Knives El Chete. Read on to discover why *snicker* no wood is safe! (Warning – it’s written very politely.)
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Honey: Survival Food, Warrior Diet
It's an under-utilized element of the warrior diet. The drive to get people eating better is ongoing, and it seems to get more strident every year. GMOs and gluten intolerance, Forks Over Knives, paleo cultists doing battle with Crossfit zealots to convert you, and...
Border Report | Cartel TTPs
A direct look at very recent activity along the international border between the United States and Mexico – and why pragmatism demands your attention.
Retention Kydex: Double Click Holsters "Safe Carry Ranger"
Report: Safe Carry Ranger by Double Click Holster Kydex holsters are my go-to for concealed carry. I've had many different kinds over the years and for all intents and purposes, they are mostly similar (though there are some with unique features). When I was walking...
Mean Gene Leather Now Available in Dirty Grey
Mean Gene Leather is adding "Dirty Grey" to the color options in their lineup. Belt, mag pouches, holsters — all can now be had in grey. This includes the inimitable Holster Burrito, which is the only quality universal holster (made of dead critter) we know...
Fitness Training Tips from Taylor Drescher
This article originally appeared on Tactical 360. It appears here in its entirety on their behalf, and with their permission. Mad Duo Fitness Training Tips from Taylor DrescherAs seen on Tactical 360. Taylor Drescher is a third generation U.S. Marine,...
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