EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) —
After almost eight years, Eglin Air Force Base’s McKinley Climatic Lab returns to 96th Test Wing possession as of Oct. 1.
The realignment moves the lab from Arnold Engineering Development Complex back to the 96th Range Group. A 2016 Air Force Test Center consolidation moved the lab...
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2023) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, today introduced its latest line of technical apparel featuring PrimaLoft® Insulation. This collaboration with PrimaLoft, a world-renowned brand known for its high-performance insulation, brings together two leading pioneers in the apparel industry to create unparalleled protection and comfort.
“We...
Last week I published an article on the difference between “mass shootings” and active killer events. Yesterday, I was scanning my news feed and came across the article linked below.
Missouri groom shot in robbery during his backyard wedding
In last week’s article, I mentioned how most of the reported recent “mass shootings” have taken...
CTOMS Knowledge Bomb – Adapt Metered Dose Inhaler to BVM Port
KNOWLEDGE BOMB:
A improvised technique to adapt a Metered Dose Inhaler to a BVM port. Excellent for asthmatic emergencies and allergic reactions. Useful for an unconscious hyperkalemic patient when treating H’s & T’s*. Some benefit in known asthmatics, blue bloaters and pink puffers in...
OpEx 23 – Direct Action Combat Performance
Founded by MMA fighter and Canadian Army Veteran Randy Turner, Direct Action Combat Performance provides training in the full spectrum of combatives from fighting with small arms, to edged weapons to hand-to-hand.
Studying around the world exposed Randy to a wide variety of styles and he fought professionally...
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Some of my newer readers may not realize that I designed the Last Ditch Knife (LDK) for Ka-Bar knives. I first sketched it out 20 years ago and it has been in continuous production since then.
Last week Aimpoint released a podcast I recorded with Rich Nance where we talked a bit about the...
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
The Insurrection Intersection
Michael Bane covers some ideas for optimally handling a protestor “checkpoint.”
I’ve got two guns! — Citizen-Defender
There are lots of articles out there covering “the best first gun to buy.” Have you considered...
I’ve done a few podcast interviews recently and this one went up today.
My friend Rich Nance hosts the “Taking Aim” podcast produced by Aimpoint. Rich regularly interviews instructors and innovators in the tactical field. I listen to the podcast often and really enjoy it.
In this episode, Rich covered a lot of my training...
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Wheelchair Concealed Carry Considerations for People with Disabilities
“I was shot and paralyzed from the waist down in a gunfight while serving as a U.S. Marine infantryman during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. I spent...
