Unity Tactical CLUTCH: Discrete and Practical Alternative Carry
A few years ago, I was working as an undercover officer with a few other UCs for a pro-act unit. Our mission over the course of a few…
Author: Chris Tran
Chris Tran is a police officer for a large municipality in the Pacific Northwest. He writes equipment reviews aimed towards the everyday user with a focus on functionality, durability, and cost effectiveness.
VIKTOS: Tactical, Technical, and Ready for the Everyman PART I
Clothing, like tactical gear, serves a function. Aside from the obvious benefits of not running around naked, clothing must be functional and purpose-driven aside from style. We have…
Holosun Optics: Worth a Look
I am not an optics snob by any stretch of the imagination. Through good fortune at work, and in my writing life with access to multiple companies, I…
VIKTOS: Tactical, Technical, and Ready for the Everyman PART II
It’s no secret that I’ve been a fan of VIKTOS since we interviewed them at SHOT Show 2018. A relatively new company, steeped in industry knowledge of technical…
Danner Stalwart Boots: Traditional with a Twist
Invoke the name of Danner Boots, and most will think of traditional, bomb-proof military, duty, and work boots. Boots that have endured the test of time, the rigor…
Northwest Shooting Sports Expo 2016: Industry Best Gather in the Pacific Northwest
Industry greats come to tackle the Bigfoot and the Pacific NW’s 1st Industry Expo. The Tacoma Convention Center came alive this past weekend as the first-ever Northwest Shooting…
Blue Lakes Ammunition: First Look at Remanufactured 9mm
Remanufactured as Good as New? Other than time and motivation, cost is typically the third prohibitive factor to buying quantities of ammunition to go out and train. To…
Timbervaults: Hidden in Plain Sight
I am blessed to have a modest, small house with a secured workshop that has become my dedicated “safe room.” I keep my workbench, tools, and gun safes in…
Grey Ghost Precision V3 Slides
I had the privilege to meet with my buddy Brent Brabant at Grey Ghost Precision HQ this past Friday. Brent wanted to show me the soon-to-be-released Ver3 of their…