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After Shot Show 2017, 5.11 Tactical put the market on its head with the introduction of their low-vis line of clothing and accessories. No longer was it cool to be rocking the khaki cargo pants and a tactical backpack. Especially if you’re just running to the store to pick up baby formula. We all understand […]
Minuteman is likely best known for their high-end watches, and if you’ve heard of them you likely know how much they do for the veteran community. Before we dive into the Adjutant knife I want to remind folks that Minuteman watches donates 25% of their annual profits to veteran charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, the […]
The Telor Tactical Go Band takes the idea of a simple go bag and places it on your waist. By go bag I don’t mean a Get home bag or a Bug out bag, but a simple bag with some extra mags, a good knife, and some basic medical gear. If you keep a long gun in the vehicle […]
SIG’s Spartan BB Training Pistol is based on the Spartan 1911 center fire pistol. The CO2-powered, semi-automatic 1911-style BB pistol has a realistic blow back action and a full-metal slide and frame. It has a bronze finish with the Greek words “MOLON LABE” engraved on the slide. It fits in a standard 1911 holster, has a 1913 […]
Watch as Evan from Black Rifle Coffee goes over using the Snow Peak Folding Coffee Drip. This is an easy traditional way of making coffee in the field. Wish I had one of these when I was in the military! Products seen/used in the video review: Snow Peak Folding Coffee Drip Black Rifle Coffee (Beyond Black blend) Black Rifle […]
I love the mailman. Wait! No… I love getting a package in the mail. It’s like getting a mini Christmas present. A few days ago I was lucky enough to get a package from Precisionriflesupply.com . They sent out a Solkoa S3 Pro Survival Kit for evaluation and it was burning in my hands for a few days before I […]
I began this 3-part series discussing how to build a precision tactical rifle on a budget. This third part of my series is going to talk specifically about having a custom one-off rifle built to the shooter’s specifications. To build a custom rifle one must seek a reputable gunsmith to perform this task. Before contacting a […]
We recently received several products from FlowFold to test and evaluate. I reviewed their Vanguard Wallet which has been working out really well as a lightweight minimalist wallet. In this short review we are taking a look at the Optimist 10 Liter Mini Backpack. Honestly one of the best things I like about the Optimist pack is the reduced size. […]
Peltor Sport Electronic Hearing Protectors are very different. Proprietary 3M SMART technology does the seemingly impossible, Dynamic Suppression Time technology suppresses gunshot noise above 82 dBA while Clear Voice Tracking seeks human speech within background noise to improve intelligibility and detection of low-level sounds improving situational awareness. That is all great, but wait, there is […]
The AK series of rifles are the second most popular series of rifles in the United States. Even with that being said dedicated AK optics are hard to come by. The AK is meant to be used at ranges of 300 yards, so the optics market has never been large. The Bushnell AK Optic is […]
SuperSetCa, the man the myth the youtube mogul has produced an excellent review on the Holosun HS503G Red Dot ACSS a couple months back. If you aren’t familiar with SuperSetCa he is a 3-gunning guru with a penchant for reviewing optics fully. Besides having a particular proclivity to reviewing optics he happens to be a […]
Any AR can be converted into a great hunting AR-15 with a few well-chosen rifle accessories. But, if you own an AR-15 you already know that there is a seemingly-endless amount of options available. It can be overwhelming to figure out what you actually need. If your goal is to configure a hunting AR-15, hopefully this rundown […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
