Reviews
ANR Design Holsters Review - The King of Kydex?
Now let's talk about the actual holster models that I own. All three of my holsters are the ANR Designs "Right Handed Appendix Lightbearing with Claw" holsters. Quite a mouthful,...
The Ruggedness of the New 2024 Elcan and Why It's Crucial for a Combat Optic
Combat optics need to perform under some of the harshest conditions imaginable. Soldiers, law enforcement personnel, civilians, and special operations forces rely on their optics in environments that are physically...
Mantis Laser Systems, The True Unaffiliated Review
So, the Mantis Blackbeard X, Blackbeard, Laser Academy, etc. - all really cool stuff, right? Absolutely, I think the concept is great - especially for the busy folks (like myself)...
Surefire RC2 Suppressor - 10,000 Rounds and Still Going Strong
Any suppressor purchase should be considered a lifetime purchase, and for some folks, even something you plan on passing down to your children. With that in mind, your suppressor should...
How Do I Attach My Pouches? What's The Best Way? Why Is There So Many Options?
So you're shopping for some new pouches (from me) and you're trying to figure out what attachment style you're going to use? No problem, here's your short little guide. Making this one...
The BOG Deathgrip Tripod - Great For Hunting, OK for Long Range?
Overall, I think this tripod is very well built and seems like it would hold up well in any terrain and environment. The adjustments are easy and smooth, and the...
Buying Your First Optic - Budget Edition
So, you just bought your first AR and you're trying to figure out what optic to toss up on top. You checked Amazon and saw some really cool MONSTRUM scope...
Mastering the Art of Surveillance Detection - Part 1
The ability to detect if someone is following you, without making yourself seem like a crazy person, is truly invaluable. This could be the difference between coming out of a dangerous...
Belt Mounted Medical - YES PLEASE
Belt mounted IFAKs, why? Why not? Where do they go? What does inside? I'll discuss it all here, and give my semi-professional recommendations on all of these things!
The HRT AWLS - At Home On a Combat Shotgun?
So let's talk about why I came to this conclusion, and why I really think this setup shines best on a shotgun (though it really will work on any rifle, shotgun, or...
The Importance of a Quality Fighting Light
Quality Fighting Lights If you've ever perused the tactical gear forums, a common question you'll come across almost daily is "will my rifle handle the concussion from my muzzle brake?",...
An Organized Loadout Is A Happy Loadout
Fast forward to civilian life, I don't have a boss that tells me to carry three pens and ten other items, but I still like to have some sort of...
Ammo Bags - Why or Why Not?
So, you're heading to the range and you've got a few Ziplock baggies full of different ammo to load after your mags run dry. Maybe you used a permanent marker...
Spiritus Fanny SACK Pouch Mk3 - we like sacks, and we don't care who knows.
I bought this SACK with the intention of running it in a defensive shotgun course, which I did! I needed the ability to carry a box of shells on me at...
WarHorseConcepts Slings - Hitting Way Above Their Price
I've lugged an M4, an M249, and an M240 for 10+ miles on multiple occasions, and usually with awful unbranded Army issued slings, having something like this WHC sling would...
Choosing the Right Optic for Different Shooting Environments
Durability is another important factor. Spend the money on your optic! Don't go to Amazon and type in "red dot optic" and grab the $40 Chinese factory special. Seriously, spend the...
Trijicon SRO - The Best Competition Pistol Dot? Yes.
Online users claim that the SRO is easily breakable, but I've thrown my Glock into buckets in competition, and fallen off shooting platforms and onto my holster hip on occasions,...
Primary Arms GLx 2.5-10X - The Best Mid-budget MPVO There Is?
A 1-10 such as the Vortex Razer HD did not fit this role, due to the small objective lens, which would not be great out to longer ranges, and for...
Elcan SpecterDR 1x/4x - the best old technology you'll ever use.
It's a Dual Role Optical Sight, though technically using "red dot" technology - the unique part about this optic is that it has a throw lever that rotates the sight internally, to...
Lead & Steel Promethean LP-1 - The EOTECH Killer?
A newer optic to hit the market in the past couple of years; it officially garnered the nickname the EOTECH killer during it's branding phase I believe, because of its...
Eotech HWS Series (EXPS/XPS/5X Series) Rundown
So let's start with the name, HOLOGRAPHIC weapon sight, it immediately differentiates itself from a "red dot" optic, but how? The window contains an embedded holographic reticle pattern, which means this will continue...