Triple Aught Design – Sentinel Jacket – Designed for the Violent Nomad

Triple Aught Design – Sentinel Jacket – Designed for the Violent Nomad

There have been quite a few written words about being the grey man, but what is it exactly? Being the grey man is a term for going unnoticed or being neutral in the environment in which you are in. You can find many of these grey man concepts in the book 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson, within […]

Hard lessons about home security (Part 3): NEST outdoor security camera review

Hard lessons about home security (Part 3): NEST outdoor security camera review

Read Part 1 and Part 2 In previous articles, I discussed my recent experiences with having someone attempt to set my house on fire, as well as some simple fire prevention and preparedness things you can do around your home to help ensure you don’t find yourself in the same precarious position I was in […]

The Pie Chart | Deconstructed by a former Delta Operator

The Pie Chart | Deconstructed by a former Delta Operator

In the shooting industry we always looking for ways to improve our skills and accuracy. There are a plethora of books, DVD’s, and YouTube videos explaining how to ‘break bad habits’ so to speak. Honestly you can only learn so much from watching videos and reading articles. What needs to happen is that you go to […]

Suppressing the AR-15 | The good and the bad

Suppressing the AR-15 | The good and the bad

I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, “That’s actually still kind of loud” he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never particularly quiet due to a variety of factors. However, if you are […]

Long Range Shooting: Triangulate distance with your scope

Long Range Shooting: Triangulate distance with your scope

Need to know how to measure distances with your scope’s reticle? In this article I’ll show how to master this valuable long range shooting technique. In the previous article about range estimation, I talked about the importance of measuring the distance between you and your target with the maximum degree of accuracy possible. I’ve listed some of the most […]

Hard lessons about home security: Someone tried to burn my house down

Hard lessons about home security: Someone tried to burn my house down

I don’t care how tough a guy you fancy yourself, there comes a time in everyone’s day when you let your guard down, take your boots off, and relax.  Whether you live in a two-hundred-square-foot apartment or a sprawling manor, it isn’t a home until you’re able to power down all of those concerns you […]

Marine Corps KC-130 crashes in Mississippi; 16 reported dead

Marine Corps KC-130 crashes in Mississippi; 16 reported dead

A Marine Corps KC-130, or similar variant of aircraft, crashed in Western Mississippi on Monday night, killing as many as 16 people. Frank Randle, director of emergency management for LeFlore County, told reporters that 16 bodies have been removed from the crash site that spans over five miles.  The United States Marine Corps has not […]

Street Fighting | The Essentials

Street Fighting | The Essentials

If I had to condense my thoughts and advice on street fighting into one brief outline, it would look something like the following. What is important? Believe an assault could happen to you or a loved one at any time or any place. Prepare yourself mentally and physically. Train by practicing real scenarios and situations that have happened repeatedly through […]

‘Pop’ vs. ‘Click’: Troubleshooting misfires

‘Pop’ vs. ‘Click’: Troubleshooting misfires

One of the most terrifying experiences I’ve had with a firearm happened when I was duck hunting, using 3″ goose loads that had spent a little too much time soaking in my “dry” box. Though they’d gotten a little crusty after a few seasons of being lugged around, the primers still looked passable. After taking […]