ESEE Knives Fire Kit

In previous posts we discussed items to be carried in urban survival kits. One item that should be in any survival kit, urban or wilderness is a fire starter. Make that multiple fire starters. ESEE knives (formerly RAT knives, not to be confused with... Read More...

Second-Line Urban Survival Kit Part 1

In the previous post on an everyday carry urban survival kit, we discussed first-line survival items helpful for surviving an urban disaster scenario. Those scenarios included earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, acts of terrorism, and other disasters that... Read More...

News from the Blade Show 2010

Attendance was up this year at the Blade Show and the manufacturers had many new products on display. Spyderco Knives' booth is always one of the most sought after in regards to new products. The anticipated Spyderco PPT folder is now shipping. On... Read More...

Everyday Carry Urban Survival Kit

Urban survival is a topic that is becoming more prevalent. Preparing for an urban survival scenario involves considering the possible situations that you could find yourself in during and following a natural or man-made disaster. Some of those scenarios... Read More...

MSA-Sordin Supreme Electronic Ear Muffs

On the exterior, the MSA Sordin ear muffs appear to be ordinary hearing protection. But there is much more to a pair of MSA Sordins than meets the eye. The MSA Sordin Supreme headsets feature sound amplification technology that amplifies low-decibel... Read More...

Tactical Pens

Question: I am going to purchase a tactical defense pen but there are so many of them available now from companies like Surefire, Benchmade. What makes them different and which ones are best? - Jorge from Spokane, WA Answer: Tactical pens have been... Read More...

Surefire Sonic Defenders

While ear plugs aren’t EDC items for most people, there are people who use them daily due to their jobs, hobbies, or other activities that expose them to loud or prolonged noise. When it comes to ear plugs, Surefire is not typically a company that... Read More...

Hurricane Preparedness

It's that time of year again; hurricane season.  If you live near the coast in the southeast United States then you know the problems that accompany a tropical storm or hurricane.  In a best case scenario the power will only be out for a couple... Read More...

Bianchi Speed Strips: Another Look at Small-Frame Revolver Accessories

In the previous post, I wrote about the Barami Hip Grip for use with small-frame revolvers.  To continue in that vein, people that carry a small-frame revolver should consider the Bianchi Speed Strips a must-have accessory. Bianchi Speed Strips are... Read More...

Barami Hip Grip: A Review

Small revolvers have been popular since their inception due to the combination of ease of carry, reliability, and chambered for full-size calibers.  Due to their somewhat diminutive size, they have, and continue to be, carried daily by police officers... Read More...

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