Simple and Multi-Purpose – The Survivalet from Ravenwood Outfitters

In the outdoor gear world, we like things that serve multiple purposes. That allows us to cut pack weight. The Ravenwood Outfitters Survivalet is ridiculously simple in design, yet it has numerous uses. And when it’s not needed, it easily slips into a pack or bag. While I’m not privy to the b...

By Jim Cobb

The Dan Wesson 15-2 – Underrated Masterpiece

S&W, Colt, Taurus, Ruger, those are the big names in revolver production in the year of our Lord 2026, and arguably well before. There have certainly been alternatives, but they often don’t stick the landing. After S&W was purchased by Bangor Punta, Daniel B Wesson II decided he still w...

By Travis Pike

Is Car Carry a Mistake?

The idea of a car gun, especially a dedicated car holster, is very tempting. After all, carrying a defensive pistol with you means adding at least a pound of metal (and possibly plastic) on your waistband everyday, metal which weighs down on your belt and pokes and prods you in many different and...

By Kevin Creighton

Streamlight’s Multi-Fuel PolyTac 1X

A good flashlight is one of those tools you don’t fully appreciate until you need it. Between all my years working night shift as a police officer, my time camping, and simply using my lights for EDC and around the house, I’ve found that reliability matters. The moment the power goes ...

By Tim Stetzer

CrossBreed Rolls Out Five Holster Fitments for the Staccato HD C4X

CrossBreed's newly announced fitments for the Staccato HD C4X tell a familiar story in the holster market: a compact carry gun draws ecosystem attention once it proves itself in the field. The C4X, the compact aluminum-frame version of Staccato's compensated platform, landed well enough...

By Eric B

Berlin Candy Bomber in the Berlin Airlift

U.S. Air Force Colonel Gail Seymour Halvorsen was a transport pilot best known as the “Candy Bomber” or “Onkel Wiggly Wings,” who became famous for dropping candy to German children in Berlin during the Soviet Blockade of the city. Following Germany’s defeat in World War II, the vic...

By Friedrich Seiltgen
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