Many people own AR’s, but unfortunately don’t know the first thing about the history, functionality or even what spare parts to have on hand to ensure success.
We hope to change that with this multi-part series focused on the simple things you can do to keep your AR15/M16 running.
Today we’re going to look at a brief history of the platform and what makes it tick. We feel that only by truly understanding the history and functionality of the weapon, will you be able to master the AR and depend on it. [Read More…]
OC Tactical is now carrying Mirage Camo for your custom gear manufacturing pleasure. Be sure to head over and check out Mike’s Custom work!
He’s been making Ear Pro Covers for Cap’n Troy on Lightfighter and the work is outstanding, look for a review from us soon!
So now that we’ve got the diving introduction out of the way, let’s jump right into what we feel is a major issue. When it comes to SCUBA Diving, it is important to know your Gas Laws. In Dive Physics, during the Second Phase of BUD/s, they teach you that these laws are very important to a diver. A diver must be aware of the physics affecting him underwater. Without the knowledge of what happens to the human body underwater, circumstances could easily become disastrous.
In this article, we’re going to cover six important diving laws and principles that every diver needs to be aware of. We urge you to study this article and develop a full understanding of how these laws work and to draw your own opinions about why they’re important. The definitions are taken from documents provided in BUD/s training, and we can’t think of anyone better to talk to about the water than the SEALs. [Read More…]
We’ve just enabled the ability to subscribe to ITS Tactical on your Amazon Kindle, available here.
For the rate of 99¢ per month you can enjoy keeping up with your ITS Tactical addiction. The price for the Blog is set by Amazon, and if were up to us it would be free like our iPhone App.
If you’re one of those that have held out on buying a Kindle, to wait and see what Apple rolled out, you won’t need to pay anything to read ITS on your iPad. Except for the $499 price tag!
How many here intend on getting an iPad, and who’s already pre-ordered?
Ever wonder how to achieve the cool technique that Strider uses to wrap their knife handles with paracord?
On this week’s Knot of the Week we’ll show you exactly how to wrap a handle with this method, using a County Comm EOD Breacher Bar, a breaching tool for prying, cutting and pounding.
You can apply this wrapping principle to just about anything you want to. As you’ll see in our demonstration, we’ll take advantage of the four holes that the Breacher Bar offers to aid in securing the wrapping.
These holes are not mandatory though, and you can adapt this to any knife / handle you’d like. It is, however, handy to have a vise to hold your knife while you wrap the outer layer of the pattern. In fact, its almost mandatory, as without a tight wrap on this section it may loosen up with use.
This paracord wrapping will require two separate lengths of 550. One being 120″ and another right around 70″. So another cool thing about this wrapping is that you’ll have nearly 16 feet of paracord at your disposal should you need it. The inner wrapping (the 70″ piece of 550) can also be gutted to give your grip a thinner profile.
If you’re wrapping a knife with this method, do yourself a favor and tape the blade up so you don’t get cut. It will also prevent your knife from getting scratched up in the vise if you don’t have rubber jaws.
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The flag of the United States is a living symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of the greatness of America. We cherish and uphold it because it is the standard of honor under which we live.
We view the flag with devotion, for it represents our national heritage of noble deeds, splendid accomplishment, and untold sacrifices which combined to establish the moral character of our country. Our flag is a symbol that makes our past one with the present and makes the present a foundation for tomorrow.
It signifies a people dedicated to liberty, justice and freedom for all.
It is our companion around the world. It summons confidence on sight. There is a magic in its folds that continually renews the hope that this nation, under God, will long be an example everywhere for all who love freedom with honor.
We give homage to the flag because it stands for the courageous, earnest, and unselfish experiences of our people who have given us strength as a nation and pride as citizens.
We respect our flag because we have respect for our fellow citizens, and because our love for country finds its center in our flag.
The customs and traditions which surround the display and use of our flag are guides to the means by which we as proud and grateful citizens may demonstrate the ultimate respect for the flag of our nation. In honoring and saluting our flag we demonstrate affection for our nation, fellow citizens and the proud future we share. [Read More…]
XS Sights have long been touted as the best aftermarket sights for fast sight acquisition in any lighting conditions.
Admittedly, I’ve never tried them out until Justin from XS Sight Systems got us out a set to demo after our RSKTKR class last month.
Around the same time, I also got to tag along with Doc, Andrea and Casey (of RSKTKR) for an exclusive tour of XS Sight Systems and see how they manufacture their products. With XS being so close to me in Fort Worth, it’s a shame I hadn’t gotten out there sooner.
Today, I’ll be going through the installation of the sights on my Sig Sauer P226 with a video, and will continue to provide feedback on how they perform.
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Tyvek is a synthetic material made by DuPont, most regularly used at construction sites for wrapping house frames. It is a rather strong material and fairly waterproof. It is so ubiquitous in industrial usage as to be freely available to the intrepid individual. Partly because of this, Tyvek is popular among many wilderness travelers for use as a cheap, lightweight, and effective groundcloth in conjunction with a tarp shelter.
The United States Postal Service’s Priority Mail envelopes are also made out of the material. Some time ago I saw a picture of one of these envelopes in use as a stuff sack. I thought it was a great idea and decided to make my own. I’ve since made a number of them and find them to be very useful. There tends to always be at least one in my pack. [Read More…]
It was 30DEC99 and my son was a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He had been born in September with a serious heart defect. My wife and I were very anxious for several reasons, since he was stable my biggest fear was being stuck in the ghetto of Baltimore for Y2K.
I had secured leave from the police department so that I could take my family to my parents house and watch the world from a safe distance. What worried me then, as it does now with major social events, is not the danger of the events themselves, but the actions of those who are unprepared and desperate.
As we know, Y2K turned out to be a non-event. Either way we had been discharged from the hospital and traveled to my parents house to enjoy the new year. The interesting thing about Y2K was that unlike any other event it was scheduled. We knew the exact time and date and were given time to plan for it. For many, it was their first time dabbling in the survival community, which is now known as the preparedness community. [Read More…]
From March 24 – 27 and for the third consecutive year, over 30 wounded warriors from across the country will be biking the Lone Star State as part of Soldier Ride Texas. This year, civilian supporters will also have the chance to participate in a registered charity ride on March 27 in Dallas, Texas.
“Since Soldier Ride began, warrior participants have received such overwhelming public support as they ride through communities across the country,” said Steve Nardizzi, Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director. “Now, warriors and registered riders can cheer each other on as they cycle together for a common cause.”
Soldier Ride is a program of Wounded Warrior Project that provides key rehabilitation opportunities for wounded warriors and raises public awareness for those that have been severely injured during the current conflicts. All participants with a disability or missing a limb or limbs are provided the adaptive equipment customized to their individual needs. [Read More…]
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