Review: The USMC Squad Common Optic (SCO) – Trijicon VCOG 1-8 MRAD
If I had to sum up the US Marine's Squad Common Optic (SCO) in a single phrase, the modern idiom 'Absolute Unit' would probably suffice. The VCOG 1-6x and 1-8x optic lines, designed and...
Power Station and Electric Pot for Emergencies
As you have heard from me before, when preparing for grid-down emergencies, having back-ups to your back-ups is essential for dealing with the unexpected. One thing many people don’t think about is—what if I am...
The Original Beretta APX Carry
The first generation Beretta APX Carry is a single-stack striker-fired polymer-framed ultra-compact pistol chambered for 9mm Luger with a three-inch barrel. It uses the same (scaled down) action and design cues as its bigger...
Why the STEN Gun
There are two things in this world made from a series of tubes: the internet and the Sten gun. Almost everything about the Sten gun is tubular. The barrel, obviously, but also the receiver...
Musings On The Perfect Mini Shell
I’ve dived deep into the world of mini shells. I’ve tested and tried buckshot, birdshot, slugs, and more. I’ve experimented with every minishell I could get my grubby little paws on. I’ve patterned them,...