Category: Gear

The United States Secret Service is on the hunt for a new 5.56x45mm rifle. According to their request The United States Secret Service has a requirement for a 5.56 x 45mm rifle, equipped with full- and semi- automatic firing capability, for use in all environmental conditions, including when discreet carry and/or maximum concealment is required. The weapon […]

At The Gear Locker, we are always looking for different ways to carry equipment. And, as you can guess, we love to test out the different types of pouches that hold your personal medical gear.  TGL was fortunate enough to be invited to DARK Angel’s 2-Day Tactical First Aid course (which you can read a review of here). […]

If you live in the Northern Latitudes like I do on the 45th parallel, winter is finally a thing of the past and spring is in full swing. For Spring Break, my family escaped to Anna Maria Island, Florida for a little reprieve from the long winter. Last year our “old-school” umbrella finally took a […]

We’ve gone over the rucking tips quite a bit and everyone preparing for selection should be very comfortable with a ruck on their back and be humping long distances. It goes without saying that rucking and land navigation is the bread and butter of special operations forces. If you can show the intestinal fortitude needed […]

The Army just bought a new sniper rifle. The Army wanted to acquire a shorter, lighter, more accurate, more ergonomic and more reliable gun for marksmen, according to Program Executive Office Soldier’s product portfolio. The new Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System should be easier to carry and use in close quarters than the M110 without sacrificing performance […]

The task of picking a handgun with the vast array of choices can seem daunting, but once you apply some common sense, you can get a model that fits your hands and your needs. There is an old story about a Texas Ranger.  He was attending a social event with his family, wearing his issue sidearm.  […]

Pistol caliber carbines aren’t dead, in fact they have been making a strong pushback for the last few years. In the past if someone wanted a pistol caliber AR-15 they were mostly limited to Colt models that used old stick magazines or converted STEN magazines. These guns have frustrated users for years and had a […]

To be completely honest – I would not have gone out and bought all of these mounts for my Lifeproof case on my own, but, now that I have them I can’t live without them. Well I could live, but you know… I dig them. The reason I dig them? Because I can quickly and […]

Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities – In A Back Pack.  Sure the name sounds exciting, but really… what’s in a name? In this case you have to understand the meaning of Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC). MACTAC is Law Enforcement’s response to dynamic multifaceted attack situations. These are the kind of situations that can, and have recently, produced major casualties quick. […]

The Taylor 1911 9mm compact is a simple gun, but an interesting one. I’ve never had an opportunity to handle a 9mm 1911 so I jumped on the opportunity. I wasn’t expecting a lot, I figured it would be a pretty standard GI 1911. I wasn’t too familiar with Taylor’s 1911s and was more familiar with […]

The U.S. Air Force has successfully converted an F-16 fighter jet into an autonomous combat drone capable of flying missions independently as well as a part of larger operations supported by manned aircraft.  This latest development in the program known as “Have Raider II” could potentially turn aging fighter jets into semi-disposable wingmen for more […]

In the security contracting world, keeping a low visibility profile is paramount to both safety and mission success. High Threat Concealment offers several options that will keep your sidearms, magazines, radio and IFAK out of sight but within easy reach to mitigate threats. HTC is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the development of […]