You never know when or where you’ll need to light up the night. And not just to illuminate a potential target in a defensive situation. Life presents its challenges. You could have a flat tire on a lonely 2-lane road on your way home. You might be assembling one of those annoying IKEA cabinet units … Read more
Hi, my name is Dan and I’m a knife addict. I don’t know if there’s a 12-step program for my condition, but I haven’t really hit rock bottom yet, so I’m pretty sure I can handle it. No, really…I can. Anyway, I have a lot of knives…EDC blades of all shapes, sizes and steels. But … Read more
We ran the announcement from GrovTec for their new Tri-Base buffer tube sling mount for AR-15 rifles back in February. It’s basically a clamp with three quick detach cups that fits on your mil spec buffer tube. The selling points here are 1) it’s fully ambidextrous, 2) it’s made in the US and, best of … Read more
ESEE is a well-established maker of knives and tools. They have a variety of products available including cleavers, small hatchets, survival knives, and other odds and ends. Their claim to fame is that their products are extensively tested in real-world environments. I have three ESEE knives and each has been extensively punished through a lot … Read more
I go to SHOT Show this year with a plan, a list of booths to swing by, a pre-planned route, and a map. It’s a plan intended to maximize efficiency. What kills efficiency is when I find things off my route, things that draw me in and distract me…and I love it. A company called … Read more
Your shotgun’s follower is typically a forgotten, unappreciated hero. It’s what ensures your tube-fed shotgun feeds reliably. I’m sure there’s a word for it, but it’s crazy that such a small, affordable part of your weapon can be so dang important to a firearm’s overall reliability. A good follower goes a long way to keeping … Read more
I’ve never been a fan of assisted or auto knives. I’ve just never seen the need. A good flipper or thumb stud has me covered in terms of deployment. I suppose I can see the usefulness of an auto knife a LEO backup weapon and the like, but for the average EDC-er it just seemed … Read more
As I mentioned in another article, I’ve been struggling a bit to find accessories for my M&P 10mm. It turns out that, at least for most things, the key is to buy things that work with the M&P in .45 ACP, which is another gun that’s harder to find accessories for (can you tell I’m … Read more
Eye protection is eye protection, but not all eye protection is created equal. After watching Kentucky Ballistics nearly die when his 50 BMG rifle exploded, I began reevaluating my choices in personal eye protection. I had typically used cheap eye protection…whatever was around didn’t cost much. But after the KB kaboom, I figured I might … Read more
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