Every year, first responders and citizens are needlessly lost due to flash floods or while attempting to evacuate flooded areas. Most could have been saved if they had a personal flotation device available. But even those who had access to PFDs had become separated from them, usually, because they were stored in a trunk, back […]
Jun 9 2018
REVIEW: Tru-Spec 24-7 XPEDITION Pants
Bottom Line Up Front Nothing witty to say here. They’re great and I’ll probably wind up buying at least one more pair. Overview: Tru-Spec Xpedition Tactical Pants Uniformed military is generally spoiled when it comes to picking what to wear: we almost never had to go beyond jeans, slacks, or shorts when out of uniform. […]
Jun 3 2018
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Review
Have you ever wondered if an electric knife sharpener is worth the investment? Will it really do as good a job as hours behind a whetstone in only a few short minutes? Read on and find out. We take the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener for a test drive – and you might be […]
May 25 2018
Rebirth of the Multitool
There was a time when no working man’s belt was complete without a multitool. First, there was the Leatherman, then Gerber and soon almost every knife or tool maker were offering their own version. After falling out of favor the multitool has experienced a rebirth, due mainly to the EDC movement. Let’s look at one […]
May 5 2018
Traveling with Your Firearm Pt 2
If you are a CCW Permit holder and plan on traveling, it is important you understand the ins and outs of doing so. While you hope that your firearm never leaves the holster and that no one ever knows you have it, you have to be prepared for the worst. Even if you do not […]
Apr 8 2018
Functions to Look for in a Key-Tool
While nothing beats the multi-functionality of a Gerber nor the effectiveness of a good knife, you can’t exactly bring them everywhere. I don’t carry a multi-tool while in business attire, and I can’t bring a knife on a plane, especially if I’m carry-on only. Enter the benefit of a key-tool, the most stupidly useful thing […]
Apr 1 2018
Army Flashcards – A Chat with the Founder
I think all soldiers can agree that one of the hardest parts of being in the service is remembering all the information you learn over the years. One officer, Captain Zachary Willey, came up with the solution to the problem: flash cards! Yes, those things you used way back when that had their very own […]
Feb 16 2018
Army Modular Handgun System and Holster
Recently the Army released its new Modular Handgun System. The Army decided to go with an off the shelf holster for their new XM17 MHS weapon platform made by The Safariland Group. The holster is a dual locking system with a release that can be operated with the shooting thumb. Multiple mounting options will give […]
Jan 17 2018
US Patriot and OTB Boots Announce Partnership, Return of JungleLite Boots
US Patriot Tactical, the largest retail supplier to military and law enforcement personnel, and OTB Boots, known for their “best in field” line of boots for Special Forces Operators, have announced a partnership intended to bring OTB boots back to the forefront of the military and tactical arenas. OTB Boots was always known to introduce […]
Jan 9 2018
Top EDC Items You Should Have
We all have those essential items that we designated as the “everyday carry” items whether they are actually essential to everyday needs, or just some sh*t to make you feel cool. Load your pockets or not these items are worth mentioning to fill your EDC list. KeyBar KeyBar is the solution to all those loose […]
