American-made tactical gear, designed and built in Knoxville, Tennessee. Plate carriers, chest rigs, pouches, and soft armor. We've been doing this for over a decade. These are the guides, reviews, and how-tos that come from the work.
Most civilians do not need body armor. Here is when it actually makes sense, when it does not, and how to think…
A micro chest rig strips a tactical loadout to the essentials: 2-3 rifle mags, a tourniquet, an admin pocket, nothing else. Here…
Utility pouches carry everything that does not fit neatly into a mag pouch. How to pick the right size, the right closure…
In most US states, body armor is legal for civilians without violent felony convictions. Here's the federal rule, the state-by-state exceptions, and…
An AK chest rig has to handle the wider, heavier 7.62x39 magazine. Here is what changes from a 5.56 rig, the right…
A tourniquet holder keeps your TQ accessible in seconds when it matters. Here is how to choose between rigid cases, elastic holders,…
Chest rigs and plate carriers solve different problems, and buying the wrong one because you did not understand the difference is why…
Gunshot wound first response: what to do in the first five minutes. The bleeding-control sequence, the tools, and the priorities that save…
A tourniquet is the single most important piece of medical gear you can carry. Here's how the CAT, SOF, and RATS tourniquets…
