Two years ago I wrote an article on the Realistic Bug Out Bag. With the election just eleven short months away, I want to once again shift my focus back to preparedness. I want to encourage people to be prepared for potential “negative outcomes” during another politically charged election seasons. Today, I’m going to give you a look at a better bug out bag (B.O.B.). Hopefully this will make the topic more approachable. Continue reading “VIDEO: Build a Better Bug Out Bag (B.O.B.)”
Month: November 2023
Southern Cross Bourbon Review
I’m going to start right up front by saying I’m not a bourbon reviewer. I know what I like, but generally speaking, I ain’t got the words. And this little “review” probably isn’t going to make a bourbon reviewer out of me. I was so impressed with Southern Cross High Proof Bourbon Whiskey that I felt compelled to write about it, however. I reached out to a brand representative who offered to send me a bottle for review and I jumped at the opportunity, so this is my Southern Cross Bourbon review.
VIDEO: TISAS Raider Review by Former MARSOC Operator
I recently had an opportunity to review the TISAS Raider, a full-size, 1911 pistol manufactured in Turkey. What makes this pistol special is the homage it pays to the Marine Raiders and their long-lived penchant for custom 1911s. Check out my TISAS Raider review below! Continue reading “VIDEO: TISAS Raider Review by Former MARSOC Operator”
Distinguished Savage Podcast Appearance: UNLOC AAR
I recently appeared on the Distinguished Savage Podcast. Walt and I after-action the recent UNLOC (Unconventional Lock Opening Concepts) class that I taught and he attended. Continue reading “Distinguished Savage Podcast Appearance: UNLOC AAR”
AAR: The Pathfinder School Basic Survival Course
A huge priority for my 2023 training plan was to attend some wilderness survival training. Though I felt I had a pretty solid skillset via self-study and practice, there really is no substitute for formal, high-fidelity training. With that in mind I signed up for two classes. The first, Randall’s Adventure Training’s Field Survival was back in March. The second, and the subject of this after-action review, The Pathfinder School Basic Survival Course, was this past weekend. Continue reading “AAR: The Pathfinder School Basic Survival Course”