Sat, Jul 22, 23
Tactical Bags - Part 3: What You Need When You Need To Move Fast
If a hurricane, tornado or earthquake struck tomorrow, destroying homes and taking out utilities like electric, gas and water...are you prepared? If civil unrest erupts and rioters and looters rampage...
Sun, Jul 16, 23
Tactical Bags - Part 2: What You Need In Your Vehicle Bug-Out Bag
A tactical go bag, also known as a bug out bag, is an essential tool for anyone serious about being prepared for unexpected events or emergencies. Ever since becoming a...
Tue, May 16, 23
Tactical Bags - Part 1: What Is A “Tactical” Bag and Why Do You Need One?
Over the years, the word “tactical” has gone down the same road as the word “organic.” We see it everywhere and many companies plaster it all over their ads and...
Tue, May 02, 23
Body Armor For Civilians - Part 3: Body Armor for Home Defense
The Right Plate Carrier Not all plate carriers are the same. Combat professionals (military, SWAT teams) need to carry many tactical items, such as numerous ammo magazines, rifle retention, first...
Tue, May 02, 23
One Police Officer Invents Way to Wear Body Armor Comfortably: Part 3
This month I shared the story of Maxx-Dri Vest, from its beginning 10 years ago—when I, then a police officer, resolved to find a way to wear body armor comfortably—through...
Tue, May 02, 23
One Police Officer Invents Way to Wear Body Armor Comfortably: Part 2
From its simple beginnings as my personal solution to the heat and sweat problems caused by body armor, Maxx-Dri Vest has come a long way. Thanks to valuable feedback from...
Wed, Apr 19, 23
Body Armor For Civilians - Part 2: How To Choose The Right Armor
In Part 1, I discussed the importance of body armor for civilians and highlighted the fact that violence can occur anywhere, at any time. I mentioned different locations and situations,...
Wed, Apr 19, 23
Body Armor For Civilians - Part 1: What You May Not Know
Today, I want to make the case that civilian use of body armor is a matter of practicality, not paranoia. Because in today’s world, it’s not just police officers who are at...
Thu, Mar 09, 23
Police Officer Figures Out How To Be Comfortable While Wearing Body Armor: Part 1
So I spent many long hours and long days in body armor. I’d sweat, itch, and ultimately stink, as the armor vest got soaked with sweat, and laundering is difficult...
Thu, Mar 02, 23
Police Officer Invents Ventilation and Cooling Vest That's Worn Under Your Body Armor To Help Keep You Less Sweaty, Cooler and Odor/Itch Free
If you're sick and tired of peeling a sweat-soaked shirt off your body and the end of every shift, dealing with clammy skin, skin rashes, itchiness and embarrassing odor, the...
Sat, Feb 18, 23
Is The Legacy Police Ballistic Shield The Best Ballistic Shield You Can Buy For The Money?
The Legacy Ballistic Riot Shield is an ultra lightweight shield which offers Level IIIA protection. In fact, it's a must-threat protection shield in that it not only offers ballistic protection,...
Thu, Jan 26, 23
What Will Level 4 Body Armor Stop?
With everything going on in the world today, it's no surprise that body armor sales have been going through the roof. But one kind of body armor, in particular, has...
Thu, Dec 29, 22
Health, Wealth and Wisdom #7
As 2022 comes to a close, many of us don't know what the future holds. Between the economy, housing market, stock market and skyrocketing crime, anxiety is at an all...
Sat, Nov 19, 22
I Started To Wait 90 Minutes After Waking Up To Drink My Morning Coffee - Here’s What Happened
Here's something else I realized after starting this little experiment. Delaying caffeine intake for 90 minutes after waking up is a mini challenge to start the day off. And doing...
Wed, Nov 02, 22
The Ultimate Men's Holiday Shopping Gift Guide 2022 - Gentlemen's Edition
One of the hardest things to do during the holidays is finding gifts for that special man in your life. He works hard, is a good provider and the protector...
Thu, Oct 20, 22
Health, Wealth and Wisdom #6
Nothing in this life is more important than your health. Think about it. If you don't have your health, what else even matters? Second to your physical health is your...
Tue, Sep 27, 22
Health, Wealth and Wisdom #5
When I tell people I work out and lift weights 6 days a week and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4 days a week, I usually get a "look" as if...
Wed, Aug 31, 22
What's the difference between level 3 and level 4 body armor?
How much does level 4 body armor cost? Because of their increased stopping power and advanced construction, level 4 body armor typically costs more than level 3 body armor. Now,...
Wed, Aug 24, 22
The Bulletproof Jacket That Could Save Your Life Which Comes At a Price You Can Live With
The Tradecraft Jacket is a mens tactical jacket that holds two (2) level 3A soft body armor panels. One (1) 10x12 plate in the front and one in the rear....
Mon, Aug 22, 22
Concealed Body Armor For Civilians Personal Protection and Private Security
When considering body armor, one of the biggest concerns for most civilians is concealment. Understandably, most people don't want the world to know they're wearing body armor. Therefore, the lower...