MNKF | RUBEN’S BLADES
This edition of MNKF is about stilettos — and not the heels Tom and Jeremy wear on their shoes, neither. Mad Duo Monday Night Knife Fights: Ruben's...
Speed and Precision: A Take on Pistol Red Dots vs. Irons
The iron sights vs red dot debate ain’t new but we encourage multiple takes. Here’s another; add it to the totality of your consideration.
Bucket o’ Balls and Backbone Like a Boss: Pete Ellis
Sometimes we like talking about men who were hard as woodpecker lips and unabashedly good at killing people who needed killing. This is another one...
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5 Suggestions for Protesters
Protesters across the country are getting limbered up and prepping their rocks and Molotov cocktails in anticipation of the Ferguson, MO grand jury investigation. As everyone knows, if the officer is indicted, it's proof that he's guilty of racism and police brutality...
The Power of Myth, Misinformation and Ego
A very long time ago I believed some very ridiculous things. I believed them because they were told to me by people who appeared knowledgeable or were in a position to teach me, so I trusted their imparting of knowledge completely. I can’t say I picked everything up...
Building the Ultimate Survival Kit, Part 3
As Hiroo Onoda said back in 1973, "Survival kits are literally the difference between life and death. I am glad I listened to Mad Duo -san." This opinion was echoed (in English, not Japanese) by George Donner, who famously said "Better to have a survival kit and not...
Fury: Was it Everything We Hoped it Would Be?
Over a month ago, Fury was released. I watched it just after opening weekend and again last week with a French soldier I met in Afghanistan. There’s a reason I waited before writing this followup; a real review had to capture the depth of meaning I had just witnessed....
Sententia – Australians at War
Cavalry Troop V75: Setentia is a documentary about Australians in Afghanistan. We enjoy documentaries about US troops (Restrepo, Into the Hornet's Nest) but we always watch these too - and not least because some of our minions went into harm's way with some Diggers....
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Review – Wild Things Lightweight Soft Shell SO1.0
We are now 2 years into wearing this lightweight softshell from Wild Things Tactical and despite abuse it still looks damn near new. Wild Things Tactical makes good gear - any Jarhead lucky enough to get issued a "Happy Suit" (that's different from a "happy ending")...
Review – Gerber’s Stabby Little Ghost Puncher
Some of our minions prefer Gerber Gear products. Others hate them, even decrying the brand at every opportunity - we sent a new Gerber knife to one of the latter to see what happened. Mad Duo The Ghoststrike Punch Knife COWAN! Well look at this little guy. Gerber at...
“Mental Models” for Training
Today's Guest Writer Matt Powell Explains "Mental Models" for Training. Matt is a martial arts instructor with a varied background and an outlook that many of our wretched minions like, which is why we bequeathed this honor of writing for us upon him (none of our...
Why We Love the VA
The Veteran's Administration is awesome. They are efficient, caring and attentive. HA HA HA.Just kidding.We're pretty sure a lot of you reading this have had your own issues. So have we. Back fucked up in a helicopter crash in combat, then nerve cut in your shoulder...
Advice to a Veteran’s Son – our 1,000th article
Veterans and military personnel are all but a warrior caste now. They have a culture as frequently incomprehensible to those who haven’t served as any to be found in a foreign land. This could be a Good Thing or a Bad Thing depending on your perspective. If you’re one...
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