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A long time ago, fellow Top Shot competitor Keith Gibson made a good point when we were on the subject of carry guns. He said that his next purchase was going to be something stupid small so that he would have absolutely no reason not to have something on him at all times. Fast forward…
Hand stops have evolved from competition based luxury items to pretty much a standard feature on today’s modern sporting rifles. Having a hand stop on your AR-15 or similar firearm allows you to instantly return to the same hand position every time you pick up your rifle. This repeatability is critical for building skills that…
ALPS OutdoorZ is traditionally associated with hunting gear and its extensive line of purpose-built packs. I have pulled these packs across many sections of the Appalachian Trail and on numerous hunts across the continent. While they fit the needs for specific outdoor activities, I’ve always wondered how they would address an “everyday carry” variant should…
About 10 years ago I was sitting in NRA Headquarters undergoing the necessary training to be promoted to Training Counselor. In the course sat a variety of instructors all of uniquely different backgrounds. While we all came from different places we all shared double-digit experience when it came to years of training students. In other…
When most gun owners hear the phrase “personal protection” they typically think of a handgun and holster. However personal protection can also be passive, such as in ballistic inserts and plate carriers. Before the internet, this equipment was either expensive, uncomfortable, or even both. When we find less expensive options we meet them with skepticism….
Go ahead and look down at your waist. Now, ask yourself why you have that specific brand of ammo in your gun. Was it because the advertising was convincing? Was it because a friend who knows a cop that knows a special forces guy told you that IT was the BEST? Hell, maybe it was…
Not maintaining your EDC blade is about as crazy as not maintaining your handgun. A dull blade is going to be frustrating to work with and will likely slip off of whatever you are trying to cut, risking injury. Sharpening a blade is no simple skill. To this day I still cannot consistently eyeball a…
There’s no arguing that we spend hundreds of hours debating what the best gear is to carry. From guns, to knives to even watches and flashlights we consider every aspect of the item we select from each category. While all of these items are instrumental to carry we seldom think about the gear that is…
There was a time when pistol red dots were either a symbol of affluence or an indicator that a firearm belonged to a high-level competitor. Today that is simply not the case. Heck, USPSA even created the “carry-optics division” to accommodate their growing popularity and the changing eyesight of those who have been competing for…
I’ll never forget the first time I read the words “The Aging Defender” it was the title of an article that went into detail on what else to expect later in life besides more frequent bathroom visits and the occasional unscheduled underwear change. These functions aren’t the only ones that won’t be as crisp when…
See how the Bear Bold Action V stacks up against our other top picks in the best automatic knife guide. Most of us get prepared for the day by strapping on a gun and if we are smart, a knife. The gear we select is often based on the idea that we might encounter someone…
It was during my first section of the Appalachian Trail that I realized the value of multifunctional gear. I took what I learned in the woods and applied it to everyday life, after all, you don’t need to be living out of a bag for a week to appreciate carrying less stuff around. Everyday carry…
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