The Gen-12 Shotgun by Genesis Arms is a modern take on a old gun. Bringing the 12 gauge into the 21st Century by combining it with the AR-10.
has spent a lot of time outdoors, backpacking and camping as well as extensive international travel. Eventually, he landed in the Marine Corps in the late 90’s. After a hiatus from the service to race the Baja 1000 a couple times, he reenlisted with the Air Force. Departing that he wound up in a large metropolitan Police Department for a spell before landing in the Security Contracting world.
One constant through these experiences was gear and weapons. Having spent time in a lot of environments and with the opportunity to field a lot of equipment, he’s grown fond of well-made gear.
He now shares those experiences, adventures, and knowledge through contributing articles and videos to various publications, including his own site: www.kitbadger.com
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The CAA Agada Rifle: Literally, Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen!!! — SHOT Show 2022
Published: January 19, 2022 { 59 comments }This year they introduced the Agada Rifle (Hebrew for “Legend”). It is in fact something completely new and unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Lockdown’s New Secure Wall — SHOT Show 2022
Published: January 18, 2022 { 1 comment }The Secure Wall by Lockdown gives firearm owners a great way to organize and store their guns and associated gear.
Premier Body Armor Lvl IIIA Backpack Insert
Published: July 11, 2021 { 2 comments }The world has continued to get safer throughout the years, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a dangerous place. And an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as the saying goes. Enter the Lvl IIIA Universal Backpack Insert by Premier Body Armor. A little peace of mind in an unpredictable world
Gen III Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Published: July 4, 2021 { 4 comments }When it comes to making your AR-15 or AR-10 more compact, there is a solution… …the Gen III Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter. The answer to shortening your AR platform for ease of transportation and concealment.
8.6 Blackout vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which One Fits Your Rifle?
Published: June 27, 2021 { 63 comments }Pick 8.6 Blackout if you want a short, suppressed rifle that throws heavy subsonic bullets quietly and still hits hard with supersonic loads inside a few hundred yards. Pick 6.5 Creedmoor if you want to shoot flat and far with a deep bench of factory ammo and rifles. The two are related: the 8.6 starts [...]
Streamlight VIR II – Bridging the Spectrum Between IR & Visible Light
Published: June 20, 2021 { 0 comments }When it comes to getting into Night Vision, most everything is expensive and you need quite a bit to just get into the game. Streamlight has a great offering that gets you in at a decent price while giving you a lot of capability. I’m talking about the VIR II Weapon Light.
SureFire X400 Vampire Delivers both Visible Light, IR Light, & IR Laser – Review
Published: May 9, 2021 { 2 comments }Additionally, this light in particular is the V model, standing for Vampire. Denoting the lights ability to produce infrared light as well. So the X400 Vampire is a pistol mounted light that illuminates in both the visible and IR spectrum and also has a IR laser.
How to Wear Body Armor (Where Plates Should Sit)
Published: September 12, 2020 { 11 comments }Wear your plates high. The top of the front plate should cover the notch at the top of your sternum, and the back plate should sit about an inch below the bone that sticks out at the base of your neck, your C7 vertebra. Tuck your chin: if it touches the top edge of the [...]
The Brigandine Plate Carrier by SKD Tactical
Published: September 6, 2020 { 4 comments }The Brig starts off like most plate carriers in that it is comprised of two plate bags, shoulder straps and a cummerbund. But as we dive into the details, we begin to see how the Brig shines.