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DPx Gear Knives

DPx Gear is a company that strives to make tools that can endure the most extreme environments. Here are a few examples of DPx Gear’s survival blades and what they can do. The two blades we have to...

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KAI USA’s Zero Tolerance 0630 and KERSHAW Siege Tomahawk

KAI USA has released some nice products this year and TFB has had a bead on them since the SHOT show. We were able to get a few of their new blades for a closer look. It is clear that KAI and ZT have...

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Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments of Concealed Carry

Sometimes the best instructors are “Old School” and there are (in my opinion) no better old school instructors than Massad Ayoob. So, when he issues commandments (on the Daily Caller), I have a...

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EDC With a Sting: ZAP Light

While most of our readers will be carrying a firearm when they can, those who live in restricted areas or in gun-free workplaces, etc may find this a distinct and concealable trinket. On top of being a...

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Firearms Food for Thought: Choosing a Gun to Fit Your Clothes…or Vice Versa?

While this may not be the usual firearms or gear-specific post it is relevant to those of us who carry a gun for self-defense purposes. Whether your EDC is large or small caliber, semi-auto or...

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Firearms Food for Thought: Caliber versus Shot Placement

It’s a frequent argument, one prone to sparking tempers in person and on social media – pretty much any time it comes up. Is shot placement truly everything and if it is, does that mean it doesn’t...

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Firearms Food for Thought: Self-Defense Training, Yes or No?

“Your lights are on/But you’re not home/Your mind is not your own/Your heart sweats, your body shakes” (Robert Palmer, “Addicted to Love”) You break out into a sweat, perspiration drenching your skin...

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The 1911 Keychain Adapter & Holster

Just when I think that there is enough tactical sh*t out there, Tactical Shit.com has upped the ante yet again. Since, you know, just because, someone, everyone, needs to be able to holster their keys,...

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New Modular Belly Band from CrossBreed

We all have a box – or perhaps a closet – brimming with discarded holsters. Whatever it is that disqualifies them, be it comfort, height, visibility, or something else entirely, they are so low on our...

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Firearms Food for Thought: Conditions of Readiness

When Col. Jeff Cooper came up with what he called the conditions of readiness he had the 1911 in mind. Cooper was a 1911 man – well, he was also a 10mm man, but that’s another story. For those who are...

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What’s your ideal cyclic rate of fire?

After reading our founder’s article, “What would you buy, if there were no restrictions whatsoever”, I’ve really thought a lot about one of his questions: Would Glock start designing fully automatic...

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TFB Review: FirstSpear’s Line One Belt with BioThane

For years, I’ve been EDC’ing with Spec-Ops Brand’s Better BDU Belt (which I originally got because I hated issue BDU belts).  While they’re great belts, easy to adjust to any length, last forever, and...

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Prometheus Design Werx – Tactical Gear Evolution

Whether you know it or not, Patrick York Ma completely changed the face of the tactical clothing and equipment industry. At the time, Triple Aught Design Gear (TAD Gear), based in the San Francisco Bay...

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NEW: Comp-Tac Holsters Expanding Flatline Lineup

In the market for a new holster? Comp-Tac Victory Gear is now offering more options for their Flatline and Flatline Thumb Break holster lines. The company mentions the onset of fall as their motivation...

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BREAKING: Leaked Photos Of New Wilson Combat X9 Pistol

We are still fresh into 2017 and it is shaping up to be the year of the pistol. An anonymous source has revealed that Wilson Combat will be releasing a new 4″ alloy 1911 that takes double stack...

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Blue Force Gear Releases Micro Trauma Kit NOW

I was just recently at a handgun training class that made an excellent point with me that resonated – if I have to use my handgun it is highly likely that I will also be injured. Therefore, one should...

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One Size Click All – The Boxer Tactical Apogee Belt

While I have certainly enjoyed my various typical gunbelts, they have almost always been a bit like the Goldiloks fairy tale – too tight or too loose, which has not been the belt’s fault. Given that I...

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POTD: Benchmade SOCP Spear-Point

Designed by Greg Thompson and Made in the USA by Benchmade. This is not a knife I would normally buy, but I did. Rather surprised, I liked it so much I bought another. Took a few photos of them and...

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“Modern” EDC Bag for the “Modern Man” from Steadfast Carry Company

Billed as the carry company for the “Modern Man” the Steadfast Carry Company has been working on products for the modern active lifestyle. Starting off with various interesting key hooks/brass...

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Warfytr Equipment’s Universal Cinch Hooks(TM)

I get it, taking the time to properly weave one’s belt through their holster’s hoops is just one part of being a responsible gun owner. Solid retention keeps the firearms owner safe from inadvertent...

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