Front Line Friday #10: The Patrol Vehicle Setup That Actually Works
Long guns, medical gear, and comms — how you secure it, access it, and maintain it determines whether your vehicle is an asset or a liability when the call comes.
Posts about "belts"
Front Line Friday #9: Range Qualification Realities
Passing the qual and being ready to shoot are not the same thing. Most agencies have built their training calendar around one and called it the other.
Galco Thunderclap Masterbilt Holster
Let’s get this out of the way up front. I believe the 1911 pistol is just about the finest handgun ever made. A well-built, custom 1911 represents mechanical elegance, history and performance all rolled into one. In my opinion, a pistol of that caliber deserves to be carried in nothing less tha...
Front Line Friday #7: Writing SOPs That Actually Stick
The policy looked fine in the meeting. It stopped working by Thursday night.
S13E10: All About Belts for Concealed Carry
We cover key features of a good concealed carry belt, including load distribution, reinforcement methods, and the balance between stiffness and comfort. Additionally, we highlight the significance of low-profile buckles to avoid printing.
Wallet-Sized Tinder – Wazoo’s FireCard
I’ve been hanging around the Wazoo crew for over a dozen years now. They’re always at the forefront of innovation when it comes to outdoor gear. From hats and belts with hidden pockets to fashionable necklaces that double as fire starters or sharpening tools, they’ve come up with some prett...
Front Line Friday #4: Patrol Rifle Setups to Reduce Training Burden
Your rifle doesn’t need to be “cool.” It needs to be the same every time, for every officer, under every dumb condition.
Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...
Front Line Friday #3: Stop Buying Gimmicks—Buy Time
Hemorrhage control isn’t about looking tactical. It’s about buying minutes until definitive care arrives—and sustaining the skills to make those minutes count.
TFB Review: Wilde Custom Gear Chest Rig and Accessories
The market for tactical nylon gear is expansive. There are so many companies today producing bespoke high-end equipment for a wide variety of needs. It should be fair that, among the wild west of manufacturers all competing for your attention and mighty dollar, one of these companies has risen to...