Review: SOG SEAL PUP Elite
Ben SOG Knives has built a great reputation from the knives they produce and the SEAL Pup Elite is no different. In fact, this might be the knife that has pushed…
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The importance of sanitizing while operating in hostile environment
Tim B One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing about situations that got ugly due to poor sanitizing of sensitive data. Whether someone’s social media account got leaked with things that…
Best 5.56 rifles that aren’t AR-15s
Smooth It semes like as soon as someone asks for a 5.56 rifle recommendation, people automatically just resort to the AR-15. Honestly, I am genuinely shocked, and pleasantly surprised, to hear…
Five Fingers of Tactical Proficiency
If you look at your hand you can use it to remember and understand the principals of tactical training. Serious, this is why we call it the five fingers of…
Top 5 non-lethal self defense weapons of 2021
Before we dive too deep into this I’m going to lead with a disclaimer, VERIFY with your local laws that these are legal to own before you purchase anything. I…
How to destress like a Navy SEAL, the box breathing technique
The Navy SEALS are the US Navy’s primary special operations force and one of the most elite special forces in the world. SEALs function at a high level of exercise…
Selecting a Tactical Medicine Course
First, it is important to discuss the similarities; a good tactical shooting program needs to be realistic and relevant to the context to which you will likely use your firearm.…
Review: Spyderco Schempp Bowie
The Spyderco Schempp Bowie is part of the “Ethnic” series of knives and is designed in collaboration with Ed Schempp. Ed wanted to convey an ethnic American Bowie but also…
What do you carry for protection when you travel?
Safety is ranked as the number one concern of travellers wherever they are going. Even for those travelling to places which are reportedly safe, it can be a concern and…
What are improvised wound simulators?
One of the most important hemorrhage control interventions taught on the CTOMS POD Survival Course, or any proper tactical medicine course, is wound packing. In order to do this in…
Review: Delft PG1 MS MkII
During Operation Desert Storm, members of US Special Forces began conducting their night raid and after scaling the walls of an enemy compound they immediately came into contact. This was…
The Norco Shootout, 40 years later
Canadian Copper The Norco shootout was an armed confrontation between five heavily armed bank robbers and deputies of the Riverside County and San Bernardino County sheriffs’ departments in Norco, California, on May…
Top 5 handguns for home defense of 2021
If you’re looking for a gun for home defense, a handgun can be a great purchase. They are compact, easy to store and easy to conceal. Not only that, but…
What you need for your IFAK that is in your backpack or car
If you read that and are wondering what the heck an IFAK is, then you are in the right place. IFAK stands for Individual First Aid Kit, and if you…