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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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...
First Impressions | SureFire TITAN
SureFire announced the new and updated Titan lights at the 2015 Shot Show – a great improvement from a design perspective, but also a great buy.
Defensive Skills, Combat Skills and Tactical Dress-Up
Point-Counterpoint. As we have mentioned before, sometimes our minions vehemently disagree. Sometimes it's more of a "well, that's true, but have you thought about this?" This is yet another of those times. Grunts: vehement. Today's guest article is about the...
YWR: The Devil You Don’t Know
The latest American Praetorians novel takes our pipe-hitting protagonists away from the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa to someplace just as vile, dangerous and smelly: the United States-Mexican border.
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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....
Bobcat Tactical Solutions MCP mine probe
The MOLLE Compatible Probe is a newer, better tool for EOD techs from Bobcat Tactical Solutions. Nathan Murr. Bobcat founder Andrew Bottrell joined the navy in 2004 and served as a Machinist Mate on the USS Santa Fe (SSN-763), a LA class submarine. After serving as a...
Hodge Defense Systems in the wild
Sumiko Miyu looks good with a Hodge Defense Systems rifle. Not as good as our handlers would (that's a hint we want a Hodge rifle, or 10), but pretty damn good nonetheless. Pics are courtesy of our homeboys at Weapon Outfitters. That's a Hodge Defense AU Mod 1, SMR...
The Convertible “221 Vickers Combat Applications Sling”
I’ve been using the two point Vickers sling from Blue Force Gear pretty much since it came out. Having deployed several times with it on my blaster, I've had to depend on it downrange I am a huge fan of the design. For years, the services issued a terrible black...
A 67 year old problem solved: LAW Tactical AKuracy rear sight
Photo by Natalie Cake Photography We love the AK-47 family of weapons. They are robust, reliable, and only require a 3rd grade education to operate (at best). We have witnessed the impressive durability and longevity of these weapons all over...
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