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This is the last in a series of three articles on Next Generation Combat Medic (NGCM). In the first of this series, we looked at the group itself and its mission to get civilians trained in stopping uncontrolled bleeds that occur in mass casualty events, or even in everyday accidents. In the second article in the […]
Ukraine Conflict: Dzerzhynske (Donetsk Oblast) Background: The War in Donbass is an armed conflict in the Donbass region of Ukraine. From the beginning of March 2014, protests by pro-Russian and anti-government groups took place in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine–together commonly known as the “Donbass,” in the aftermath of the 2014 Ukrainian revolution and the Euromaidan movement. These demonstrations, which followed the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, were part […]
Brussels—Two terrorists behind the 2015 Paris attacks will face justice at last. Salah Abdeslam and his accomplice Sofiane Ayari will be transferred to the Belgian capital for their trial. The trial will take place on December 18-21. They face charges of attempted manslaughter in a terrorist context and illegal arms possession. Abdeslam, who participated in […]
A 10th SFG(A) soldier crosses a frozen lake during cold weather mountain warfare training in Northwestern Colorado. Image courtesy of USSOCOM on Twitter
An undercover informant, who was under contract with Tenex, has been giving information to the FBI for around eight years now. His efforts largely helped indict Vadim Mikerin’s illegal activities involving bribery and money laundering, and exposed the illicit dealings of Russia’s state-owned nuclear enterprise, Rosatom, within U.S. borders. This comes as controversy surrounds the […]
London—Royal Marines break the speed march world record. A team of eight Royal Marine Commandos managed to cover the 26.2 miles distance in 4 hours 16 minutes and 43 seconds, breaking the previous record by two minutes. Each man was carrying more than 40lbs. And for the attempt to be valid, all the team members […]
In a related article I covered some of the challenges with carrying pistol-mounted reflex sights by focusing on holster options – particularly when also using a mounted flashlight. In this article I will focus on the flashlight itself. I’ll start by pointing out that flashlights for personal protection are extremely effective and valuable. If your […]
“You should not have a favorite weapon. To become over-familiar with one weapon is as much a fault as not knowing it sufficiently well.” – Musashi Myamoto One thing I constantly hear in the shooting community is the diatribe of firearms preference; whether it’s brand, model or caliber, everyone seems to have a personal preference […]
This is the second in a series of articles in which we interview the members of Next Generation Combat Medic (NGCM). See the first article in the series (here), in which we introduced the men who make up the organization, talked about NGCM, and delved into its mission to teach civilians how to save lives in […]
Germany, Eckernförde—No more U-boats for the German Navy. Following an accident off the coast of Norway, the Deutsche Marine won’t have an operational submarine at least until late 2018. The latest casualty, U-35, collided with a rock formation and damaged its propellers. The vessel was practising drills before an international exercise scheduled to take place […]
This idea has been floating around the internet for a while now–documents and reports, articles and social media posts–referring to the the ivory trade as a source of funding for terrorism. Al-Shabaab has allegedly been using the ivory trade to finance their terrorist organization, some reports claiming up to 40% of their operations. This is […]
America’s military has a serious problem with a two-tiered justice system that destroys lance corporals and pardons the gross misconduct of general officers. One doesn’t need to look any further than the Marine Corps for a long history of this. A fine example is General James “Hoss” Cartwright, a no-combat four star F-18 pilot that […]
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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.
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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.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
