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We are lucky enough to maintain daily correspondence with a number of dangerous men and women. Many of them are wretched minions beholden to the Mad Duo. Others are just badasses we know. Either way, they frequently relay little tips and ideas we never thought of—not perhaps enough for an article but worthy of further investigation. Check out our recurring series, Just the Tip. You’ll see this on Tuesdays, though probably not every Tuesday.

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JTT: Suppressing the TAVOR – Put the X in FLEX

by Mike Searson | Jun 20, 2017 | Always a Student

Nobody likes getting a facial. Well, most people don’t. Take a look at reducing the gas you’re getting hit with featuring Gear Head Works.

A Treatise on AK-74 Mods | JTT

by BBC-Guest | Jun 13, 2017 | Musings

The life cycle of AK 74 variants here in the US might be called a comedy of errors. This article has a number of things to update your vodka blaster, whether it’s a Petronov model AK 74 or a different version. It’s fun to play rifle dress-up.

JTT: Dummycord Your Gear

by Mad Duo | May 16, 2017 | Always a Student

"Dummycord your gear, nasties!" Thanks to ever-involving equipment design, that's not an instruction younger soldiers hear as often as many of us did — but it remains good advice. The kit of today is far more likely have its own organic retention mechanism than the...

JTT: Setting Up Your WML

by Fifty Shades of FDE | May 9, 2017 | Always a Student

A white light is a must have accessory on any weapon system meant for self-defense or duty use. You need to identify what to shoot at or not shoot at.

JTT: The Ten Cent Solution to Over-Gassing

by Mike Searson | May 2, 2017 | Always a Student

Today we are going to look at a problem that plagues those of us who have the courtesy and decency to shoot suppressed ARs: Over-gassing. If you do not own a suppressor and are waiting for prices to come down, don't want your name on a "List" or are waiting for God...

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JTT: Setting Yourself Up For Success In Land Navigation.

by Mad Duo | Apr 18, 2017 | Musings

Just The Tip: Setting Yourself Up For Success In Land NavigationBrent BrabantOk, listen up all you military people who go to the range practicing mag changes, BSA drills, and first round shot drills. When is the last time you motherfuckers practiced land navigation?...

JTT: Those Who Live in Glass Houses….

by Mad Duo | Apr 4, 2017 | Always a Student

This post was made possible by JTF Awesome member, 88 Tactical.Just The Tip: Those Who Live in Glass Houses... Get More Training TimeBrent BrabantGlass Houses: anything that can be used to resemble a room whether it be lines in the dirt, chalk, duct tape on the floor,...

JTT: Use the Right Tool – Uplula

by Fifty Shades of FDE | Mar 28, 2017 | Always a Student

One little tool I avoided until recently is the Uplula Speed Loader for pistols. I’ve taken it to every range trip since then.

JTT: Maybe You Should Clean Your Can?

by Alexander Crown | Mar 14, 2017 | Always a Student

Silencers are a buzzword right now--so why not capitalize on some of that sweet, sweet google traffic? Not only are silencers really newsworthy right now, but there are a lot of abhorrent silencer nerds at Breach Bang Clear. So many nerds that we argued about how to...

JTT: In Defense of the Walmart Belt

by Dave Merrill | Feb 28, 2017 | Musings

Just The Tip: In Defense of the Walmart Belt Dave Merrill So there I was three beers deep in a Thai brothel at an EAG Shoot House class. Given the nature of shoot houses in general and shoot houses with multiple parties in particular, all the instructors and students...