Grumman J2F Duck: From Bataan to Antarctica

On April 24, 1933, a legend was born when Grumman test pilot Paul Hovgard flew the prototype Grumman J2F “Duck,” designated XJF-1, on its first flight, taking off from the factory’s grass strip at Farmingdale, New York. The flight marked the debut of one of the most versatile amphibious...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •

When The Mission Leaves The Ground

The BFG® Integrated Stealth Harness (ISH™) Combines Three Critical Systems Into One Certified Platform A gun belt carries the equipment needed to do the job. A restraint system keeps a professional connected during aircraft operations. A climbing harness provides certified protection when the ...

By Eric G •

When The Shotgun Failed

As a fan of the shotgun, I’m particularly interested in its weaknesses and how to solve those weaknesses. They are well known by now. They are short-range, have hefty recoil, and can be difficult to use one-handed. Sadly, these aren’t always theoretical; we can find real examples of shotg...

By Travis Pike •
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