Three things about this new helmet for maintainers which replaces the classic Cranial.
1. It’s built by Team Wendy and based on the Exfil bump helmet.
2. This is one of the rare occasions where Marines get something first.
3. They are coming in custom colors for each of the aviation specialties, for example Red for...
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When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake?
“If you bring a firearm into this equation, will it help or hurt your cause? While there is no simple answer and an almost infinite number of variables...
Dark Angel Medical S.P.E.A.R. (Special Purpose Emergency Aid Rig) Trauma Kit
This is the S.P.E.A.R. (Special Purpose Emergency Aid Rig) Trauma Kit from Dark Angel Medical.
Manufactured by FirstSpear using laser cut Squadron Laminate material, the S.P.E.A.R. Trauma Kit is five years in the making.
It is low-profile and is as “snag-proof” as we could possibly...
Shop Show 23 – The Micro Wing from Antimatter x Tactical Development
Antimatter Industries gave us a sneak peek of their collaboration with Tactical Development, The Micro Wing.
It was for those who use Safariland (and other) holsters but want a weakhand thumbrest for added control.
Simple to install, it folds out of the way when...
About 20 years ago, I attended a seminar taught by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin. It was one of the single most useful training seminars I’ve ever attended and I used the information I learned in that class every single day of my police career until I retired.
Gilmartin distilled his lecture concepts into a short...
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Social Aggression vs. Asocial Violence: Why Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Life
Critical information for any of you interested in the topic of violence.
Concealment vs. Cover: Teaching Kids the Safety Skill That Could Save...
I just read the article linked below. It discusses some heat casualties at a high school following a bomb threat evacuation. Please take two minutes to read the article before you move on to my commentary.
21 students hospitalized, 3 critical, after standing in heat during bomb threat evacuation
For those of you who are...
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Zeroing Your Shotgun’s Dot
Erick is well known for teaching and writing about red dot optics on handguns. Here are his thoughts about red dots on shotguns. For even more red dot goodness, take a...
Here are my upcoming open enrollment classes for the next couple months. Here we go…
September 12, 2026- Home Defense Shotgun at Blackwing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio. Registration details here.
The class will be held outside and is BIRDSHOT ONLY.
September 13, 2026- Snubby Revolver for Concealed Carry at Blackwing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio. ...
I’ve grown increasingly less enamored with social media.
In years past, I would often share pictures and accounts of my travels and the classes I teach on Facebook. I’m spending less and less time on that platform these days. I’ve never had an Instagram account. I rarely use LinkedIn. I stopped posting my articles...
