What Went Wrong with the 1886 Lebel Rifle?
Known first as the Tramond-Lebel, the 1886 Lebel Rifle was a contemporary of the Mauser M-71/84.
JTT | Survival Rules of Three
In survival, the rule of threes is a quick reference guide for how long one can generally stay alive in a survival, combat, or ratdiation emergency.
The Roo Hammock | A Report From The Field
Hammocks are the definition of being lazy, the Roo Hammock, made by Kammok helps reaffirm the hammock-laziness stereotype with its design and extremely easy setup.
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Review: Petty’s VCQB Video
As you may recall, last summer we sent several of our minions to train with William Petty at 88 Tactical. There they were not just students, but also the de facto cast of a VCQB video (for training, not wanking) being filmed by Firelance Media. We wanted a review of...
First Impressions | The First Tactical Medium Duty Light
First Tactical is an exciting new business founded by Dan Costa, founder of 5.11 Tactical, to meet the needs of all kinds of Public Safety professionals.
Behold the Minion Patch
You've heard us refer to our "wretched minions" before. Occasionally we call them "execrable flunkies" too, and not without cause. These terms refer to the abject writing team that serves us as we...
Overview: the LaRue MBT
Nabbing a quality AR-15 trigger has never been easier, and a new trigger du jour seems to premiere every week--but with more options comes further deliberation. Even if you already have a favorite, here's another for your consideration. Read up. Mad Duo The LaRue MBT:...
Ask a Frogman – What if there’s no combat option?
Today we bring you the first installment of our advice column, Ask a Frogman -- aka "The S**t Filter's Full." You were promised candor and sagacity. You're gonna get it. Be careful what you ask for. Mad Duo ...
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Battle of the Cans: UT’s Little Puff v. The TS Axiom
We reached out to our pals at Silencer Shop again to try another 5.7-rated rim fire can, and they sent us a Tactical Solutions Axiom.
Dwyer Custom Goods and Strider Knives | Katanas, Bowies and More
If you're the kind of guy who appreciates craftsmanship, metallurgy or just tools that can be used to lop the heads off hippies, you'll want to read this missive from Big Joe. Mad Duo By the time the last day...
Open Carry: There Are No More Excuses For It
Open Carry -a divisive subject if we've ever come across one. In today's op-ed, Hernandez weighs in. We know not everyone will agree (not all of us agree on any given subject unless it's about terrorists being shot in the face) and by all means, you're allowed to...
People We Banged At SHOT Show
What happens in Vegas...clears up with a little antibiotics and a good scrubbing. For the last couple years at SHOT Show we've been banging our friends or interesting people we meet. Industry...
Women’s 5.11 Stryke Pants
5.11 has some ladypants for your tactical girl-butt. Will the 5.11 Stryke Pants stand up to unladylike behavior?
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