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Leah Libresco is a statistician and former newswriter at FiveThirtyEight, a data journalism site. She is the author of “Arriving at Amen.” Before I started researching gun deaths, gun-control policy used to frustrate me. I wished the National Rifle Association would stop blocking common-sense gun-control reforms such as banning assault weapons, restricting silencers, shrinking magazine sizes […]
In recent months, the US news media has been abuzz with more reports about Russian espionage and disinformation tactics than at any other period in recent memory. At times, watching cable news networks almost sounds like we are back in the 1960’s at the height of the Cold War. Much of this is a reaction […]
If you have ever served in a military branch that dominantly conducts ground warfare, or have served in the smaller elements of the other two branches that don’t, then you already know the difference between cover and concealment. (LEOs, you get a pass on this one, as well.) A lotta people out there do not […]
This article previously published on SOFREP 08.18.2016 As our own Brandon Webb deplaned Sunday night and set foot on American soil following a presumably enjoyable Euro-trip, all hell broke loose. Word spread that there was an active shooter, and for all passengers to take cover. According to multiple reports, including Webb’s own account, and a NY Post article that had […]
Clint Emerson, former Navy SEAL, has written a second book titled “100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition.” Here is an excerpt that focuses on surviving an ambush or an active-shooter situation. The state of survival isn’t what it used to be. Scroll back several hundred years, and the living was harder, but the environment was a […]
If you love your family and friends then you need to share this with them, it could save their lives. My kids are visiting me in New York for the summer, they spend most their time with their mom on the west coast. On our first day in the city I briefed them on what to […]
Uncover the controversy and practical applications of the “C-clamp” grip, popularized by Chris Costa and Travis Haley, as we delve into its influence on the shooting community and explore its advantages and limitations.
An oft under-reported aspect of special operations missions are the inherent dangers associated with simply driving from point A to point B. In the United States, we enjoy fairly safe driving conditions under most circumstances, with heavily enforced traffic laws and a driving populace that has to at least pass a basic exam in order […]
Last week, television viewers around California had their regularly scheduled programming interrupted by what appeared to be an emergency broadcast message. Where viewers once saw their favorite shows on channels like HGTV, they instead saw a black screen, with a red bar and the words “EMERGENCY ALERT,” accompanied by a distorted voice warning residents of […]
I was woken up on Sunday morning by a phone call, which ranks just below someone shouting “fire” in terms of God awful ways to be jolted awake on your day off. It was my neighbor, a friendly guy with a gruff disposition and an equally gruff name: Grizzly. Such is life in the woods […]
When it comes to winning a fight, there are plenty of predictable challenges, but the one people tend to focus on the most is learning a combative skill set. Martial arts gyms around the world have created an industry that revolves around the idea that the person with the darkest colored belt will inevitably emerge […]
As tensions between the United States and North Korea continue to increase, it’s important to temper patriotic faith in our nation’s military with a fair and reasonable assessment of a potential opponent. In the social media sphere, it isn’t uncommon to find posts ripe with capital lettered shouting and sweeping generalizations about what the American […]
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
