Category: Gear

One of the top items to have on your person for personal protection is a knife. Whether that is a folding knife or fixed blade, carry one. After some training and trial & error I personally prefer to carry a concealable fixed blade. SOG Gambit secured in the included sheath. The SOG Gambit is first […]

The Marine Corps has ordered more than 35,000 Enhanced Combat Helmets, which will be fielded to Marines starting in spring, according to Marine Corps Systems Command. Buying the extra helmets will allow Marines to wear the same headgear when they train and go downrange, a MARCORSYSCOM news story says. “Right now, we have three helmets fielded, […]

Axelson Tactical was founded in honor of the memory of Matt Axelson, a SEAL who was killed in the line of duty.  The fact that I’m starting the review process of the ROC Competition muzzle brake the day after Memorial day is not lost on me.  Now that the day dedicated to the memory of […]

Every day we log into the computer and read the news headlines we are bombarded with images and reports of violence and chaos all over the earth. In this day and age, many places like a shopping mall or open air markets can turn into a domestic copy of a war zone due to the […]

Within the Military and Law Enforcement world there are three kinds of people. There are those who have no choice in eye wear, those who wear Oakley sunglasses and those who wear Gatorz sunglasses. I’ve previously done an initial impressions review on the Gatorz Magnums. It’s no secret among my friends that I look stupid […]

(ArmsVault.com) – Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced that it is recalling all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017. Ruger recently discovered that the pistols have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the […]

I got my hands on Radian Weapons Model 1 rifle about five months ago and since that time, it has continued to redefine what I should expect out of the AR platform.  In my first impressions article, I went over the tech specs and detailed how the Model 1 performed on the first range day. […]

The SR-71 Blackbird has had an almost immeasurable effect on the world we live in today.  Its record as the fastest aircraft ever to take to the skies speaks to the incredible engineering and problem solving employed by Lockheed Martin in the 1960s, and the reconnaissance missions it carried out over the Soviet Union and […]

For those that like to travel light and far, there are often certain limitations that prevent them from doing so efficiently. One limitation is the weight of the bag used to carry their personal belongings, and the other is the disorganization that is usually seen when carrying a variety of items. The Gobi Gear SecSac […]

Regardless of how you use your dog, you will need a leash and collar. As a hunter, I want something that is strong, durable, and can be seen in low visibility. While I am training my dog, I want something that can stay with the dog as our training advances. These products need to be […]

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is home to some of the most elite forces in the world, SEALs, Green Berets, Rangers, Air Force Special Operators, and Marine Raiders. And all of them are using a host of new vehicles that were specifically engineered for their use. SOFREP and Special Operations.com had an opportunity […]

Here we are taking another quick look at a product offered by SOB Tactical; the 2 point sling designed and sold by John ‘Shrek’ McPhee. Back in the day 2 point slings were all there was. As time evolved and gear evolved, the single point slings became more popular. In the Marine Corps we were […]