I'm going to open this with a disclaimer: This is going to contain a bit of nostalgia like my last post. Now that I've admitted that, let's get into this. In 2005 I arrived at Fort Knox Kentucky for Basic Training. In the first few days I was there I received my PT uniforms, got … Continue reading Lets Talk Boots
Let’s Talk Guns Part 2: K.I.S.S.
You've done your research. You found exactly the gun to suit your needs. You went to Fudd's Gun Locker or wherever you decided to buy your new defensive tool from and did your background check, picked out some ammo, and now there is a cold lump of metal and probably plastic (since most guns nowadays … Continue reading Let’s Talk Guns Part 2: K.I.S.S.
Let’s Talk Guns Part 1: So you wanna buy a boom stick
Ok, before I get into this too far, I feel I should give some credentials. Plenty who actually read my blog know a bit about me, but for those who haven't gotten to know me, this is for you. I joined the Army at 20 years old in 2005. Graduated Basic Training/AIT on December 1st … Continue reading Let’s Talk Guns Part 1: So you wanna buy a boom stick
Kitting Up Part 2: Plate Carrier
The plate carrier is the core of any kit. It's your armor and can also serve as your load bearing platform. Even if you choose to run a chest rig or placard as a load bearing system, many modern plate carriers either come with the capability to mount the placard to it, or there is … Continue reading Kitting Up Part 2: Plate Carrier
Kitting Up Part 1: Selecting a Color or Pattern
While I'm working up my write up on my personal gear I figured I would start off with a basic criteria for gear selection. Uniformity is important in the military and law enforcement communities. Having a standard across the board makes a more professional-looking force and also helps identify members of said force at a … Continue reading Kitting Up Part 1: Selecting a Color or Pattern
Kitting Up: Introduction
I have been working with tactical equipment for more than 15 years now on a fairly regular basis. My first exposure to military gear came from my dad. He had a small stock of equipment that he would sell from privately. I honestly never saw him sell much of it. When I joined the Army … Continue reading Kitting Up: Introduction
After that, everything changed.
It was dark and relatively quiet. The truck commander and gunner were babbling on about something for the strict purpose of staying awake I would imagine. The rumble of the HMMWV's engine hummed faintly through the sound dampening headset I wore under my helmet that connected me to the vehicle intercom and the troop and … Continue reading After that, everything changed.
Grey Matter Guano 