Category: Gear

Gerber Knives have been around since the early 90’s and have a proven track record. I personally carried a Gerber folding knife during my enlisted years in the Marine Corps. The knife was always there and never failed me. I used it for everything from opening up that favorite MRE to prying open ammunition crates. Since then there have been […]

The National Fireams Act is a dreadful piece of legislation that was enacted on June 26th 1934 and it is the sole reason it’s a giant hassle to get fun toys like silencers, short barrel rifles and select fire weaponry. The landscape of the NFA world has eased a bit in recent years, especially with the recent […]

I suppose anyone that’s been around the martial arts game for long enough eventually starts to develop specialties.  Sure, you try to focus on developing a well rounded skill set, but the combination of your level of interest and natural inclinations eventually conspire to make you better (or at least more practiced) with certain aspects […]

As always, I am a huge proponent of carrying and using whatever you have at your disposal. However depending on how you’re trained or how your brain works, because we are all different, certain firearms can be more conducive to your shooting skills than others. That being said I have my own personal standards for […]

As some SOFREP readers may be aware, I didn’t start my journey into firearms as a Glock guy – in fact, the first legitimate firearm I ever purchased was by trusty old 1911.  It took time, and the constant badgering of men with tactical experience and proficiency I respected to convince me that I needed […]

It seems as though every time I turn on the news, I hear about concealed carry permits, and it’s caused me to wonder how popular concealed carry has become. I can remember taking my permit class and only having a few choices in holsters and firearms, mainly due to the old school mentality in my city.  […]

Disclaimer: This article is only meant to be a product review; depending on your location, these products may or may not be legal. It is your responsibility to ensure you are properly abiding by federal, state, and local laws applicable to you regarding firearms. Nothing written here should be taken as legal advice. Laws regarding firearms […]

A nice punch set is a must have for building an AR-15.  The Obsidian Arms AR-15 armorers punch set should exceed your expectations.  Built from high quality materials, and designed to help keep you from damaging your receiver.  This little punch set comes in a nice holder to keep your tool kit organized as well. […]

Lever action rifles may not be the best option for anything anymore. That may or may not be debatable, but they seem to be a goodoption for almost everything. You can debate with me about that all you want, and I’ll just nod and smile. Here on the East Coast of the good ol’ US of A they […]

When building their own first aid kit, most military veterans have a decent idea of what they might need—at least when it comes to life-saving care, and especially in the realm of massive hemorrhaging. There might need to be some research done in terms of civilian-specific care, but generally speaking, veterans will go ahead and […]

I am a big fan of the gun belts that Kore Essentials produces, and when I noticed that my traditional old leather wallet was falling apart I decided to look into Kore’s Slim Wallet and Carbon Fiber Money Clip.  It had the minimalist design that I was looking for, and with the removable carbon fiber […]

“Preacher’s Holiday (Christmas) Gift Idea Guide 2017” offers a quick look at some Firearm/EDC/Outdoor themed gear that I carry on a daily basis. This “top ten” list is not so much a list of my favorite things, but a list of some categories of items you may find helpful in selecting the perfect gift for […]