Multi-function tools are usually modified pliers with a built-in secondary blade. But the (hereafter the TLSK) is a multi-function tool that keeps the knife primary. It’s also packed with useful secondary tools, making it a great choice for those of you who like to travel light — but prepared. BriteStrike markets this tool to first [...]
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What I Love & Hate About the BriteStrike Brite-Blade Tactical Lighted Survival Knife
Published: October 3, 2018 { 7 comments }
CA Governor Signs Gun Control Bills, Including Ban On Adults Under 21 from Purchasing Guns
Published: October 2, 2018 { 13 comments }“Governor Brown just told millions of people under 21 that they can fight and die for our state and country with machine guns, but they can’t buy a gun for self-defense in their homes,” said coalition spokesman Craig DeLuz. “That’s nuts.”
SW1911 Pro Series 3” 9mm: Full Review
Published: September 30, 2018 { 15 comments }Somehow, the folks at Smith’s Performance Center have made the 1911 mini-me in 9mm with all the bells and whistles that runs like a full-grown model.
Federal Syntech 45: Low-Recoil Magic Bullets
Published: September 29, 2018 { 14 comments }If you have ever shot a .45 ACP all day long, you know the training value of soft recoil. The new Syntech is the softest shooting factory round I have ever picked up.
1LT Waverly Wray and His M1 Rifle: There Can Be Only One M1
Published: September 29, 2018 { 31 comments }The M1 was a flawed, bulky design. It also brought state-of-the-art firepower to the hands of infantrymen across multiple wars.
What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239
Published: September 25, 2018 { 11 comments }Last week, I expressed my love-hate for newer, polymer guns, specifically the FMK 9C1 G2. This week, I’m giving you my love-hate of older, steel guns. My SIG Sauer P239.
Shotgun Target Leads – Four Techniques Explained
Published: September 23, 2018 { 6 comments }There are four types of lead that can be used in shotgun shooting in order to break a target or hit a bird, they are; Spot Shooting, Swing Through, Pull away, and Sustained Lead. Each one of these can be effective given the right situation. In this piece, I will go over what type of lead is best in each situation and clay target game as well as which one provides the most consistent results.
Streak Visual Ammunition – Light up the Sky With Range Safe Tracers
Published: September 23, 2018 { 9 comments }All the tactical reasons aside, it is also just fun. Streak comes in green and red, perfect for the Christmas season. Or Star Wars style battles. Maybe we could drop cases of green off to Antifa, and all us can just use the red.
Browning’s M1911 and the Tale of a U.S. Combat Engineer in Italy
Published: September 21, 2018 { 34 comments }The 1911 pistol is as much a part of the fabric of America as is baseball, fast cars, and pretty girls. Literally, countless young men headed off into harm’s way with one of Mr. Browning’s hand cannons tucked into their belts.
Clay’s Guide to Urban Defense: Ep. 6 Escape From NY
Published: September 20, 2018 { 24 comments }Over the last few weeks, we have talked a lot about hardening your defensive position in case of urban unrest. Which I still believe is your best option, provided you didn’t get out in time. It has the highest survivability and is the least risky proposition. Most of the time. But the situation might force your hand, so today we are going to conclude with some tips on how to get out.