The Growth of the Tactical Beard
There is little argument that humans instinctively relate a man’s beard to power, masculinity and other general bad-assery. From lumberjacks to world leaders to cutting-edge artists, the beard…
Author: Joshua Haarbrink
Joshua Haarbrink is a consultant and traveler with a diverse background including more than 10 years of experience in loss prevention, surveillance, security services and fugitive recovery, as well as various creative writing and editing projects and other unique professional adventures. He is a shooting enthusiast and regular contributor to Guns & Tactics Magazine.
3-Gun Nation Wants You in The Game!
3-Gun Nation (formally known as the National 3-Gun Association) was originally formed by Pete Brown and Chad Adams to showcase and drive interest to the exciting yet loosely-organized sport of 3-gun across the U.S. Over the roughly 7 years since its inception, 3-Gun Nation has gone on to become the premier regulatory body for 3-gun competition and boasts a proud and varied membership that is growing by the day.
Ruckpack – Combat Nutrition – Get Some!
Energy drinks in general have never really appealed to me and only in the most demanding of situations have I cracked a can of whatever caffeine-loaded drink happens…
Danner Cloud Cap All-Leather 6in
Danner Cloud Cap boots blur the lines between adventure and tactics as they travel the Americas for a year and soldier on. In the field of tactical equipment,…
One year with the versatile and very travel-friendly Arc’Teryx Alpha SL Hybrid Jacket
Indicative of Arc’Teryx’s pursuit of innovation and cutting-edge design, the company is named for the Archaeopteryx Lithographica which is believed to be the first reptile that evolved feathers…
5.11 Tactical Presents the Storm Grey Collection for Urban Environments
For urban operators, 5.11 Tactical now offers their new Storm Grey color scheme as an option on a variety of tactical products for lower-visibility in an urban environment…
Karrimor SF (Special Forces) Sabre 30 Rucksack
In the nearly endless parade of tactical bags available on the market today, the Karrimor SF brand is quickly proving itself a great pick of the pack. After nearly a year of use, the quality of design and the durability of the material put into my Karrimor SF Sabre 30 have proven themselves and I’ve come to rely on it as one of my primary go-bags in my travels and adventures.
Tribe One Tie-down and Load Securement Solutions
Almost all of us in the tactical field drool over the latest gear and accessories for everything from weapons to clothing, and many of us are self-proclaimed pack-junkies quick to snatch up the latest in rucksack and tactical bag options (although whether or not we actually have anything to put in that bag yet can sometimes be irrelevant.) While we typically pay careful consideration to the pockets, load capacity, weatherproofing and any number of features that a pack may boast, we inevitably end up slapping on 100 MPH tape, bungees, paracord, zip-ties and even rubber bands to get our load-out right where we want it. One challenge that is often difficult to overcome, however, is a lack of anchor points. D-rings and webbing occasionally fit the need of securing gear that can’t be thrown in a bag or need to be readily accessible, but there just never seems to be enough of them to go around.
P1G-TAC Hot Weather Tactical and Outdoor Gear
P1G-TAC combat-ready gear line-up including hot weather jacket, pants, hat, gloves, backpack and hip pack are put to the test from the tropical beaches and jungles of Panama’s…