When it comes to the technology of modern warfare, most people can pick out the big game-changers. Night vision goggles, thermal imagers, radios, and of course GPS. But lost in this mix is another invaluable asset, hearing enhancement and protection.
Clay Martin
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DD5 V5 260 Rem: A Firing Solution for the COVID Crunch
Published: October 3, 2021 { 3 comments }I am finally getting a review in on something I have wanted to try for a very long time, the Daniel Defense V5 in 260 Remington. Why have I been so anxious to lay hands on this rifle? Know that if it says DD on the side, it is going to be a winner.
Boogalube Gun Oil
Published: October 3, 2021 { 5 comments }Full disclosure, this week’s review is on a product that comes from a teammate of mine. We go back so far we were building sandcastles on the beach long before we were running guns on the Tigris, and sometimes fast walking guns on the Tigris cause our cardio sucked.
A Range Bag with Some Teeth: The Grey Ghost Gear Bag
Published: September 21, 2021 { 2 comments }You know how a lot of range bags are glorified purses and constructed in a way that tells you they were meant as disposable give-away marketing products? Today isn’t one of those days. We went hands-on with the Grey Ghost Gear range bag over the last couple of weeks, which was clearly designed by people that have been to the range.
A Surprising Bit for Your Assaulter Kit: The Baby Wonder Bar!
Published: September 14, 2021 { 11 comments }Despite living in a world of explosive breaching charges, sledgehammers, and battering rams, I saw one piece of gear grow more and more of a following over the years. The simple wonder bar, ie baby crowbar/nail puller.
Gloves: All Summer Long
Published: August 29, 2021 { 3 comments }s I reacclimate myself to the jungle, a forgotten bit of wisdom comes back to me. Very underrated as a tactical necessity, the time is now to start training with gloves on. Yes, even in the woods. Perhaps especially in the woods.
Combat Grade Flip Flops?
Published: August 22, 2021 { 22 comments }These combat grade flip flops are ones I can highly recommend. If you prefer partial nudity for your toes but don’t wanna be completely lacking, TEVA is the weapon of choice.
Clay’s Op-Ed: Generation GWOT and the Fall of Afghanistan
Published: August 18, 2021 { 52 comments }Was this a foolish mission to start with? Yes. The only way to decisively win in Afghanistan was full-scale genocide, which we knew from about 2003 forward.
Tru-Spec MultiCam Tropic
Published: August 15, 2021 { 13 comments }Tru-Spec, prior to this review, I would have called a medium brand. They aren’t Chinesium airsoft pants that will fall apart in a spin cycle, but also not Uber Gucci snobby kid tactical grade. In fact, I bought my stuff for personal use, it was never supposed to be a review. But when my package arrived, I decided I had to get the word out.
Outside the Waistband Summer Carry?
Published: August 15, 2021 { 2 comments }Generally speaking, I am a fan of inside the waistband carry for real concealment. And across the years, Cross Breed has absolutely been my leather of choice. But, sometimes IWB isn’t the best answer. So I do like to have an OWB option laying around, especially for summertime carry.









