Tippling Tuesday – Stumpy’s Old Monroe Bourbon
Stumpy’s Old Monroe Bourbon is a new spirit on the whiskey market, but the story behind it is as American as bourbon itself.
Stoner and Kalashnikov: A Tale of Two Very Different Gun Designers
Stoner and Kalashnikov each designed iconic and prolific modern firearms: the AR15 and the AK47. Read about their stories, how they met, and their legacies.
What is Wrong With Law Enforcement Training?
Instructor Daniel Bales has noticed has some ideas about how to resolve some of the frustrating issues in law enforcement training.
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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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The Wonders of Tanker Helmets
Since the first tanks rolled across the battlefield during World War I 100 years ago at the Battle of the Somme, armored crews have required specialized equipment to protect them inside their giant metal beasts. At first this often meant adopting existing head...
Eyes On: the Dan Wesson Discretion 1911
The 1911-A1 design has endured for 100+ years, and one of the best iterations is the Dan Wesson Discretion.
Unending Caliber Controversies: .380 vs. 9mm
April 20 is the anniversary of the first Colt .380 pocket pistol, designed by the empyrial St. John Moses Browning. Let’s talk 380 vs 9mm.
Patriots Day – and the Right to Bear Arms
Today is Patriot's Day. Today we raise a glass to men with balls so big it's a wonder they could walk around. Today is the 242nd anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which if you're an American you should be familiar with. It's an extraordinarily...
JTT: Setting Yourself Up For Success In Land Navigation.
Just The Tip: Setting Yourself Up For Success In Land NavigationBrent BrabantOk, listen up all you military people who go to the range practicing mag changes, BSA drills, and first round shot drills. When is the last time you motherfuckers practiced land navigation?...
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