Tactical Tomfoolery: Our Dangerous Obsession With Gear

By Gideon Joubert A lot of people in the firearm-owning community seem to obsess about “tactical”…everything. But the term has so far departed from its proper use in our lexicon, that it now practically crops up in the most inappropriate places. It’s an infestation. And it’s becoming a serious problem. One that goes far beyond … Read more

Things That Don’t Suck: Raven Concealment Systems ModuLoader Shotgun Shell Carrier

Have you ever had an idea you thought was utter genius, something no one has come up with before…only to find out later that, yes, it’s already been done? That’s how I feel about Raven Concealment Systems and the ModuLoader. Years ago, a friend of mine was messing around making Kydex holsters and mag pouches, … Read more

Things That Don’t Suck: Hawaiian House Shotgun Loader V2

What’s a Hawaiian House? It’s a website that sells a few different tactical products, a few patches, some hats, shirts, etc. I ran across a short video on Reddit showing this fancy Shotgun Loader V2 that worked like a Pez dispenser for twelve gauge rounds. I was intrigued, went to the website, and ordered two. … Read more

DIY Friday: Make an M-LOK Side Saddle for Your KelTec KS7 Shotgun

In my Keltec KS7 review, I mentioned that I wish someone would make an M-LOK side saddle I could attach to the shotgun. There isn’t a lot of room on the gun for accessories. It’s only 26.1 inches long, and there simply isn’t enough real estate to place even a Velcro side saddle in an … Read more

Gear Review – Wilder Tactical Ultimate Operator Package

I’m not sure when Battle Belts came back in fashion, but I remember when I first saw widespread use of them. On my first deployment, we went from the massive Modular Tactical Vest to much smaller Eagle Plate Carriers. Less room meant less MOLLE. It wasn’t long before we started removing the belt from our … Read more