Looking for a good optic to put on your concealed carry pistol? Then bring it in and take a knee. Jim’s here to talk to you about the Vortex Defender CCW micro optic, specifically the Vortex Defender CCW green dot optic. Read on for his Vortex Defender CCW review. ~ Mad Duo Estimated reading time:…
Sleeping Indian Wool – Estela Signature Survival Vest Developed by Sleeping Indian Wool in collaboration with Survival instructor Kevin Estela, this OD colored vest features eight front pockets to provide large carrying capacity for survival equipment as well as a dual zippered rear pouch for flat items like maps, VS-17 Signal Panel, or flat folded…
The car is racing across the high Utah desert, your foot pressed to the gas, but someone else is steering and you’re blindfolded — like a high-speed trust exercise with an Abu Ghraib aesthetic. As the hood is pulled from your head, you grab the wheel, scant feet and split seconds for quick decisions as…
Station 150 by LOFT We initially mentioned LOFT’s new Station 150 Multi-Mode Rolling Duffel during their Kickstarter campaign. Following a successful launch they have transitioned sales to their website where the Station 150 is now available for order in case you missed out on the crowdfunding effort. Designed by Caleb Crye, the Station 150 is…
A few weeks ago I found myself at a local gun rights group’s monthly range session. While there I spent quite a bit of time speaking with some newer shooters about a variety of subjects. We discussed holsters, training requirements for conceal carry, pepper spray, legal considerations, optics, and much more over the course of…
LTG James Rudd Nominated for DIRNSA / Commander, USCYBERCOM I am of two mindsets regarding the good news that LTG Joshua Rudd has been nominated to lead the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command. On one hand, he’s not an intelligence or cyber officer and has no intelligence experience, particularly with neither SIGINT nor…
FORT DRUM, N.Y. — Fox Company, 1-10 Attack Battalion, a new company dedicated to achieving “drone dominance” on the modern battlefield, was formally established Dec. 16, 2025 under the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI). The activation of the unit, a first-of-its-kind tactical unmanned aircraft systems and launched effects company, marks a significant…
As the global leader in airspace security, Dedrone by Axon is at the cutting edge of how drone technology is reshaping public safety, enterprise operations, and defense. The sky is becoming one of the most dynamic and contested domains in modern life, that now demands continuous awareness and coordination. The coming years will redefine who…
O/LINK Modular Trauma Panel (MTP) This is a pretty cool concept from IG-based maker @justohl who designs from a cyberpunk perspective. I initially started following him for his Cyberdeck builds but took on a real appreciation for his ability to repurpose items into smart garments. Often criticized for his destruction of perfectly good Pelican cases,…
Sneak Peek – Shaw Concepts ARC Helmet Cover After years of teasing, the ARC Helmet Cover will launch soon. The ARC Helmet Cover will launch in MARPAT Woodland, MARPAT Desert, MultiCam, Ranger Green, M81, MC Tropic and MC Arid. It will fit OpsCore SF Fasts (both Next Gen and the Gen prior) as well as…