The market for gun belts used to be a bit isolated, but in the last decade it’s exploded. I love it. I love competition, I love innovation, I love the fine art of capitalism. Ares Gear was kind enough to outfit the writers at Rendezvous 2026 with their Aegis Enhanced Belt. Since then, I’ve be...
A diligent mindset is the discipline against complacency. See how a quick trip for a soda turned into a knife fight, and why diligence has to be unbroken.
The classic American service rifle, the M14 in 7.62x51mm NATO, was the replacement for the M1 Garand, adding (among other things) a 20-round detachable box magazine and select-fire including fully automatic. It was the primary service rifle for the U.S. until Vietnam where it was replac...
Another thing I had a chance to try out while at the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous this year was the Sub9 Suppressor from Rugged Suppressors. With the reduction of the Federal Tax Stamp to zero, there’s a lot of interest in suppressors, and they’re being sold in record numbers. While the...
Since 2016, I have spent my summers in a small 1971 camper trailer that I remodeled. This camper trailer is my way of staying on public land while supporting myself as a fly-fishing guide far from home. It also gives me a safe and secure place to lay my head and lock my door. This Read More The p...
In February of 2026, a man from Texas was arrested in Florida for selling FRTs. This news story somehow flew past me. It’s seemingly the first time a person has been prosecuted under Florida’s bump stock ban. Yep, FRTs are bump stocks in Florida.  One of the parting gifts from Florida’...
It’s one of the most memorable monikers for a fighting force around, and its legend stems from a brutal battle fought more than a century ago. The term was reportedly adapted from the German Teufel Hunden, and applied to American Marines following the Battle of Belleau Wood during World Wa...
The forest is full of some of nature’s most dangerous creatures. While snakes, bears, and wolves may come to mind, ticks can be dangerous in their own right. Imagine these creepy crawlies making their way onto your skin, cutting through your flesh, and drinking your blood. So, before traversing...
Have you ever had a handgun that you immediately loved the way it shoots, feels and carries? That is, beyond question, how I feel about the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm. In my many years with it, the Hellcat Pro has proven to be reliable and accurate — truly a premier carry pistol. W...
I recently read a piece by Caleb Giddings on his family trip to Disney World and his experience with Disney Security. He noted how efficient and effective their security is and how he dealt with being ‘unarmed’ in the park. That got me thinking of a recent experience I had with a hospital and...