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With a nod to Internet privacy, I am an Army combat veteran. I served in the military for eight years throughout the world to include stations in Georgia (twice), Korea, Texas, and Arizona. I have served three tours in Iraq, and three in Afghanistan, for a combination of over three years in overseas service. It has been the distinct honor of my life to serve with some of the greatest individuals and units in our armed forces – and those whom have worn or wear the uniform will continue to have my respect.

Today I am an avid supporter of the 2nd Amendment and fan of shooting sports, tactical gear, and all around range time. My political ideologies tend to independent Libertarian because I prefer to assess all the information and formulate my own opinion, vice being told what to think from the Ministry of Propaganda (i.e. news agencies). My hope is that by promoting my views and information here, it will inform as many as possible to formulate their own opinions and began asking serious questions.

Bi-State and More Shooting Events

Don’t forget folks, STL Shooting Enthusiasts maintains a running RSS Calender feed of IDPA, USPSA, CMP, 2/3 Gun, Outlaw, Practical/Tactical 2-Gun shooting events, at 26 organizations and more. While our area of […]

Review Posted: TRU-SPEC® 24-7 Xpedition Pants: Comfort and Design

Released in 2018, the 24-7 Series®, 24-7 Xpedition® Pants by TRU-SPEC® are one of 12 variants in that line of tactical trousers. With all the features and flexibility into these pants, users will […]

Review Posted: TRU-SPEC® Pathfinder 2.5 Backpack: Ready to Explore the World

Designed to carry large quantities of equipment while maintaining equal weight distribution, the Pathfinder 2.5 by TRU-SPEC® is an evolution over its predecessor by offering improved compartmentalization of essential items and features […]

Review Posted: Shadow Fast Fit Tactical Gloves: Protect the Digits

Designed as a lightweight, breathable and tactical glove for use in varying conditions the Shadow Elite Fast Fit Tactical Gloves by The Requirements Group (TRG) give the shooter not only an added […]

Review Posted: Sig Romeo 5: Big Performance In a Budget Optic

Sig has been refining its emergent optic line since it first debuted them in 2016. As I discussed in my initial post on the Romeo 5, the little-optic-that-could has all the characteristics […]

Review Posted: Vortex Strikefire II – Performance Glass for Your AR

Released in 2014, the Strikefire II represents one of several red dot reflex sights currently in the Vortex Optic lineup, and an evolution over its predecessor in terms of battery life and […]

New Shooting Venue Listed! Practical Tactical Plus

Opening July 1st, a new shooting center for individuals seeking full 360-degree rotating target systems will be available. Located approximately 100m north of Saint Louis, Practical Tactical Plus offers shooters the ability […]

Review Posted: Snake Eater Tactical (SET) Warbelt

Nestled back in the upper potions of the Pacific Northwest, lies one of the more recognizable tactical and EDC belt makers on the market. Chris Calvert from Snake Eater Tactical (SET) has […]

Review Posted: Tuff Products Competition Belt

Initially introduced in 2016, the Surefit Competition Belt by Tuff Products offers the company’s effort to provide a secure means to competitive belt carry. With a dual inner/outer belt system, the Surefit belt […]

Review Posted: Lighnting X Hybrid Range/Patrol Bag: A Bag For Everything

Range bags come in a variety of configurations and designs, but good ones fill a variety of different roles not limited to just carting around your firearm and ammo. Enter the Hybrid […]