As of January 13th, 2023, the ATF released its final rule regarding pistol braces and the firearms they are attached to, and it’s just as bad as we expected. The new rule change is long, sitting at just 293 pages making it difficult for the average American citizen to read and interpret. To read it […]
Resco Manus | Named After Resistance Fighter Max Manus
The Resco Manus Chronograph is a tribute to the legendary, barrel-chested Frogman Max Manus. When accuracy and durability are a requirement, grab a Resco Manus, and get the job done. The Resco Manus Chronograph will deliver years of tough, accurate, and timely service. The Origin Story Of This Watch The plan was to attack a […]
Goal Zero Flip 24 Portable Power Bank
UPDATE: Goal Zero has updated the Flip 20 to the Flip 24. The links below go to the new Flip 24 product page. Over the years I have used several different brands of portable power banks, in an attempt to find the one that fits my lifestyle and needs. Most of them require you to […]
How Rambo used only a Knife to Evade and Survive in First Blood
Rambo First Blood is on my short list of favorite movies and was also one of my first glimpses into just how badass the Army Green Berets were. What he did with his fixed-blade knife is what I wanted to highlight in this article. Survival is a state of mind. If a man does not let […]
Top 5 EDC Items You Need to Carry Every Day | Buyers Guide
EDC or EveryDay Carry gear is basically the few vital items that you almost always carry when leaving home. When you walk out of your door, what are the items you have on your person? For the majority of us, it’s our keys, watch, phone, and wallet. Personal preference plays a large part in the […]
Become The Transporter of Your Family and Friends
We’re going to take a look at a different type of EDC; Your Every Day Car. This is your daily driver, whether it’s a Toyota Camry or a Rolls Royce. When you get into your vehicle to take kids to school, pick up passengers, or go to the store, it becomes your mobile command center. We’re […]
Enhancing the Trail Boss with K&N Filters
In a previous article, we discussed how the Special Operation Command North planned on retrofitting six Chevy Suburbans for their Crisis Response Teams. Those Suburbans were retrofitted in a way that kept them low vis but offered enhanced capabilities to go from city streets to offroad trails. In continuing with this theme as I work […]
WeBoost Drive Sleek | Boosting Comms in Sketchy Coverage Areas
There is nothing more frustrating than a weak cell/data signal when either trying to talk to someone or navigating using your smartphone GPS. Typically GPS apps require a minimum signal to function correctly. If you’re driving through an unknown area and relying on your GPS, you better have solid comms with the cell towers. weboost […]
My Favorite Black Diamond Outerwear
One of the brands I’ve relied on for a while now is Black Diamond. Known for their mountaineering equipment, I never really gave them thought for the activities I partake in; mainly shooting and hiking. One of the ‘industry’ guys that I follow for no-bullshit opinions on gear is Kyle Defoor, which just happens to wear Black […]
Men’s Winter Ferrosi Jacket by Outdoor Research
The Winter Ferrosi Jacket is a great lightweight option for hiking and urban commuting during the colder winter months. This jacket also packs down relatively well into my backpack if I need to shed my outer layer. Other than the typical more common features such as being water-resistant and wind-resistant, there are two specific features […]
Darn Tough Socks | For the Office, the Outdoors, and Military
I’ve been through several brands of smart wool socks over the past few years. Since getting my hands on my first pair of Darn Tough socks, my collection has grown to several. So much so that they are the only brand sock I wear, whether that is to the office or outdoors. I have been […]
Violent Nomad ILLUMINATOR Flashlight
Although I do carry a smaller flashlight on my person every day, I still like to have a robust flashlight for both my home and my vehicle. Not wanting to get a large bulky Maglite as well as not spending an arm and a leg on some of the more popular names in the tactical […]
The history behind the name Violent Nomad
When I was on active duty in the Marine Corps and deployed to the Med for 6 months, I had some downtime for reading. Back then one of the more popular book series to read amongst military guys was either Tom Clancy or Rogue Warrior. What really intrigued me while reading these books, was the […]
Corvus Defensio UBC-43 Holster for Deep Concealment
Corvus Defensio developed the UBC-43 Holster, especially for the purpose of deep concealed carry of slimline versions of the Glock pistol series. Despite that there are similar products out there already – primarily for double-stack pistols – none of them fulfilled our desires. The wish to carry a Glock 43 deeply concealed, loaded, safe, and […]