The following is a two-part series aimed at providing some basic level of industry knowledge.
The Beginner’s Gear Guide
A Gear Guide: Part 2 – What Do the “Lines” Mean
A Gear Guide: Understanding the Common Gear Types – Part 2
A Gear Guide: Part 1 – Understanding the Common Gear Types
A Framework for Thinking About Gear Tactical gear is diverse, complicated, and in some cases…predatory (meaning some companies rely on consumer ignorance to peddle overseas or cheaply manufactured gear). Some of the […]
Developmental Drill: The Dickens Drill
In recognition of Elisjsha Dicken, 22, of Seymour, Indiana who single-handedly stopped an active shooter at the Greenwood Park Mall on 17 July, 2022. Dicken, who is credited with saving multiple lives, identified […]
Head to Head: Ops Core vs Team Wendy
Understanding the aspects of today’s modern helmets, and what delineates two of the top competitors on the market, is often a core question to those considering a future purchase.
Review Posted: GGG Apparition: Carry Your Rifle, Even In Plain Sight
Introduced in 2015, then revised in 2020 to include more color options, the Apparition Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) Bag by Grey Ghost Gear is made from a two-tone combination of rip-stop nylons similar to […]
Body Armor For The Laymen: Part 3
Body Armor For The Laymen: Everything You Wanted to Know About PPE But Were Too Afraid to Ask
The Afghan Exit: A Veteran’s Perspective on How America’s Departure from Afghanistan Will Be Worse Than Vietnam
As I write this, the United States is currently on the fourth day of emergency evacuations for all U.S. citizens, Afghan employees, and anyone else fearing Taliban rule since the terror group […]
Developmental Drill: SSE Accuracy Card
Whether you are working up a new load for a competitive cartridge, or zeroing in a new rifle—you’ll need a target to track your progress. This Accuracy Card is a free-for-use target, […]
Review Posted: Stealth Gear USA Ventcore Holsters: Comfort for the Carry
Introduced as the mainstay of the Stealth Gear USA holster line, its Ventcore® holsters come in a variety of carry configurations (IWB/OWB/Appendix/Mini) and for a wide array of firearms. Scoring 16 of […]