Equipment Review

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  • Magnum Spider 8.1 Tac Spec HPI Boots
    Magnum Spider 8.1 Tac Spec HPI Boots

    While that may be a mouthful of a name, I've come to think of them just as the Magnum Spider Tacs and have given them a decent field / wear test.

    Article • September 30th, 2011

  • Brite-Strike DLC Review
    Brite-Strike DLC Review

    If I can carry a tool that performs more than one function - that doesn't require on-going and increasing levels of training - then I believe we get greater value out of that tool.

    Article • September 23rd, 2011

  • 5.11 Tatical Covert 18 Pack
    5.11 Tatical Covert 18 Pack

    My field testing of this pack took place on a recent week long trip. I carried my laptop, power cord, mouse, mouse pad, USB mouse receiver, sunglasses, ibuprofen, two pens, a pen light, a single-cell 3V light, two knives and... a Glock Model 17 4th...

    Article • September 9th, 2011

  • Build Your Holster Platform
    Build Your Holster Platform

    Since the platform that the holster mounts on is wider than the holster itself and (typically) at least as tall as the holster is with the weapon included, you have some space onto which you can mount other items.

    Article • September 2nd, 2011

  • 5.11 Tactical TacDry Rain Shell
    5.11 Tactical TacDry Rain Shell

    Imagine my surprise when I got this 5.11 Tactical TacDry Rain Shell for wear testing and thought it was a well-designed wind-breaker only to discover it was a rain shell.

    Article • August 26th, 2011

  • Magnum Rapid Deployment Uniform
    Magnum Rapid Deployment Uniform

    I was pleased with this uniform fit and function and I quite often wear the pants when I'm not on duty.

    Article • August 19th, 2011

  • Armor Express Lighthawk XT Body Armor
    Armor Express Lighthawk XT Body Armor

    Let's take a look at everything that came in the Lighthawk XT package and then I'll discuss how I configured it for my needs followed by a report on the wear / field test.

    Article • August 12th, 2011

  • Brite Strike EPLI Light Review
    Brite Strike EPLI Light Review

    About the size of your average tactical pen, the EPLI offers two levels of light power and three different functions, and all on two AAA batteries.

    Article • August 5th, 2011

  • CKC S.W.A.T. Knife Review
    CKC S.W.A.T. Knife Review

    I'd prefer the cutting hook to be the automatic blade, but what is the percentage of military / law enforcement who would have this knife that are airborne?

    Article • July 29th, 2011

  • Training via DVD
    Training via DVD

    Through the use of video I’ve had the opportunity to train under some of the finest shooting, martial arts and police suspect control instructors in the country over the last 30 years.

    Article • July 28th, 2011

  • Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool
    Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Multi-Tool

    I was real happy with the spring-loaded pliers function and got pretty good at opening and closing the two knife blades one-handed.

    Article • July 22nd, 2011

  • Sticky Holsters- A Really New, Good Idea
    Sticky Holsters- A Really New, Good Idea

    Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to easily slip a holstered gun of any size into your waistband without worrying about threading the holster through a belt, nor even clipping a holster to a belt?

    Article • July 15th, 2011

  • Understanding and Adapting to AR Offset
    Understanding and Adapting to AR Offset

    Back in the old days we never considered offset for the M-16. When it was better understood firearms trainers would stand on the line yelling “remember your offset”. What we have found from after action reviews is that under the extreme stress of...

    Article • July 14th, 2011

  • ATVs & RUVs: Applications & Uses
    ATVs & RUVs: Applications & Uses

    Both of the vehicles are pretty easy to learn, handle and enjoy. Pricing is not exorbitant and, like all vehicles, ATVs and RUVs can be bought on government contract so you / your agency may be able to ride on a state or county purchase contract in...

    Article • July 8th, 2011

  • IF I KNEW THEN 2 - Book Review
    IF I KNEW THEN 2 - Book Review

    Chief Bill Harvey reviews "If I Knew Then 2: Warrior Reflections" for our readership.

    Article • July 1st, 2011

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