Slam Fire – Was It Ever All That Useful?
Slam fire is often touted as this revolutionary and awesome technique that blesses the shotguns of old, but is it worth it?
Drawing Dicks: Military Phallic Foolishness
A Penis Picasso has no limits, their world is a penis graffiti palette. But… what’s the deal with military dudes always drawing dicks?
Salomon Speed Assault 2 Boots: A Review
Fifty Shades of FDE gives us the rundown on the Salamon Speed Assault 2 boots. These lightweight and grippy boots are ideal for daily work.
Gun Cleaning Kit(s) and Maintenance | SHOT Show 2024
Cleanliness is next to godliness or something like that. In the end, a well-cleaned and maintained gun can at least help you not meet your god. We...
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Year of the Pocket Light | SHOT Show 2024
A snapshot of pocket lights from Shot Show 2024.
Heads Up: The History of Military Helmet Covers
Helmet covers double to protect the helmet and further camouflage the wearer. Follow along as we explore the history of helmet covers.
The 9mm Makarov Cartridge: MilSurp Monday
Follow along as we explore how the Soviets arrived at the 9mm Makarov round and how it stacks up to other pistol rounds today.
Sympathy for the Devil by Kent Anderson: A Worthy Read
What Sympathy for the Devil did for me was cement my desire to join the United States Army and enter the world that Kent Anderson had described so well. Over my 21 years of service, a copy of this book has gone with me.
It’s a remarkable book that deserves a read.
Vertx Backpack: Ready Pack 2.0
Prior to SHOT Show, some of our team members received the Vertx Ready Pack 2.0 for traveling to and around the show. Here are their thoughts.
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Bear & Son Gold Rush Bowie: A Fitting Fighting Knife
The Bear & Son Gold Rush Bowie is blade that is nimble, useful, and tastefully pays tribute to a great fighting knife with the same time-tested features that more knife-toters could stand to appreciate.
Vertx Long Walks EDC Bag: 28L
The Vertx Long Walks Pack 28L has a minimalist appearance and a variety of every day and EDC options. Here’s some thoughts from the crew.
LOWA Z 6S GTX Boot: Put Your Foot In It
These LOWA boots are a great option for field work, but also sufficiently light and well designed to be a casual everyday wear boot.
FG-15 Trigger Crank: Modern Day Gatling
More than a couple of interesting little gadgets have popped up in the industry over the years, especially in the world of AR-15 accessories. We've seen things from ball sack foregrips to can cannons, but this one is different, and I want to know if it works. We're...
PHLster EDC Kit: Piecing It Together
The PHLster EDC kit is no longer available as a kit, but many of the individual component parts are.
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