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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Fighting Words and 1911s: An Exclusive Interview With Jim Webb
What you're about to read contains excerpts and commentary from a longer interview with Jim Webb, with the full text to be published later. Breach Bang Clear does not officially endorse any political candidate, but anyone who talks about face shooting a Communist...
Perspectives: Wishful Thinking & Playing Dead is Not a Plan (Part 2)
Yesterday we started a series that proved as popular as we'd hoped; it seemed to generate a lot of discussion. The question was, What can the average American do to be as pragmatically, practically and realistically prepared for an event like Paris, Boston, Madrid,...
Perspectives: Wishful Thinking & Playing Dead Is Not a Plan (Part 1)
The attacks in Paris last Friday are rightfully dominating conversation across the country (except for in certain solipsistic student gatherings in Missouri). In today's Perspectives article, we'll set all politics and sanctimonious commentary aside, we're going to...
Today’s Paratroopers, Yesterday’s Paratroopers (A Photo Essay)
I recently had the opportunity to ride along as a photographer with the Texas Army National Guard's 143rd Airborne Battalion. I met the unit at a hangar and watched as the paratroopers prepped for a jump. I have friends in the 143rd and served in Afghanistan with...
ALCON: A Veteran Charity Worth Knowing About
Today's guest article comes to you from American Jedi Cpl. Paul Gardner, on the topic of military related charities. There are some very good ones out there -- just as many are guilty of tomfuckery. Paul's going to fill you in on one he'd like to recommend. Mad...
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The Hornet’s Nest – not a Movie, a Mission
What do you do if you're the Mad Duo and a new military movie comes along? You point Chris Hernandez at it and say Sic 'em! Chris was actually canonized as the patron saint of wry scorn; if you read Breach-Bang-Clear regularly you already knows how he feels about...
Report | the Olight Intimidator Light
Bring it in, grampa’s about to spin you a yarn. Today Hernandez reviews the Olight Intimidator Light.
Review – "Phantom Ops Airflow" – pants by Vertx and Fighter Design
After a particularly heinous winter endured by pretty much the whole country warm weather is finally upon us. With the summer looming and the days growing longer, I was finally able to try out my new britches - the Phantom Ops Airflow collab from Vertx and Fighter...
Sentinel Concepts Critical Handgun Employment
(Note: Photography by Natalie Cake.) By the time I finished the first drill of the day I knew that I was in trouble. Day one of Sentinel Concepts “Critical Handgun Employment” began with Steve “YETI” Fisher lining the class up at the 25 yd line. Shooting for a...
Tactical Game of Thrones: Cersei, Joffrey and that Oberyn dude
Today we continue our casting of the official Mad Duo Tactical Game of Thrones series, wherein we choose people in the firearms/tactical industry to play roles in the show. We begin with Cersei Lannister (who should be Cersei Baratheon, née Lannister shouldn't she?)....
Report | Powertraveller Powergorilla
Gadgetry is important. It can be as much a luxury as much as it can a literal lifesaver. Devices that recharge such gadgetry thus ranges from convenient to vital. Today's guest writer Kevin Martin has been using the hell out of a Powergorilla from Powertraveller....
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