I have been wearing 5.11 Tactical products since before it was called 5.11 Tactical. As a new firearms instructor in the mid 1990s, if felt like you had to wear their khaki…
Category: Gear
Old Man’s Handgun Elk Hunt
No one outruns Father Time. The idea is to prolong the race as long as possible, keeping the old tyrant located in your rear-view mirror while you enjoy doing all the things…
FALCO Holsters
If you’ve ever walked the floor at the SHOT Show you know the feeling of sensory overload. With over 2,000 manufacturers represented, it can be difficult focusing on everything you are seeing. …
Spyderco Knives
I received my first Spyderco knife as a gift on the evening I graduated from the Police Academy. It was a stainless Police model and it served me well for several decades. …
STRATUS Support Systems
While at the SHOT Show this year, I stumbled upon a product that really caught my eye. It is the STRATUS Support Systems weapon retention system. This handy little device allows you…
The .327 Magnum Handgun
The .327 Magnum Handgun – a big punch in a small package!
Rugged Road High Performance Coolers
I admit I am a bit of a cooler snob, which is to say I really like and appreciate quality coolers. I grew up in the ‘70s and my dad had the…
TactaLoad Shotgun Stock
I have been carrying and shooting shotguns for over 40 years. I carried a Remington 870 for 29 of those years as a police officer. In that time I had quite a…
Bollé Tactical Eyewear
Bollé has been making eye glasses for over 130 years. Many people know them for their excellent and stylish sunglasses, but in the industrial world they are also well known for their safety…
Streamlight’s Bright New Ideas
Streamlight has been making top quality flashlights for over 50 years now. Yet somehow each year they manage to come out with new and even better offerings than the year before. 2023…