No one makes it easier to buy steel targets and target stands than TacStrike. Their new turn key target packages include everything you need to start building your own set of training tools for your range. The people behind TacStrike are trainers themselves so they know a thing or two about setting up a range.
They have packages that should appeal to a broad range of users, from casual shooters to instructors. Check out the turn key target packages on TacStrike.com.
I have used a ton of different clear screen protectors in an effort to get more mileage out of my electronics, especially the ones that I use outdoors. For the most part, they were all found lacking. They would either peel, shrink, or discolor. Then I found the ZAGG invisibleSHIELD. They aren’t the cheapest screen protector on the market, but they are the first one that I have found that actually works well enough to be worth any amount of money.
I have one on my cell phone which has been in my pocket for more than a year with no signs of distress. The previous screen protector that I used started peeling in days and quickly had pocket lint stuck to all the edges. It was a mess.
I put them on all of my GPS units as well. I really enjoy orienteering and these units can really take a beating. The plastic screens that GPS manufacturers use scratch and scuff easily. It only takes a couple of days of use before the scuffs can start to make the screen less readable. The invisibleSHIELD shrugs off scuffs and scratches easily that would otherwise damage a GPS.
They are extremely clear and do not seem to change the readability of the screen that they are protecting. In fact, they can enhance readability in some cases. It seems to fill in shallow scuffs. I have a GPS with some scuffing on the screen that can’t be seen through the invisibleSHIELD.
Installation is easy and, unlike most screen protectors, the invisibleSHIELD comes with everything you need to install it yourself (a spray bottle of lubricating solution, a lint free cloth, and a small rubber squeegee). I even keep the lint free cloths so I can tuck them into my gear. They are great for wiping down binoculars and rifle scopes in the field.
Electronics from GPS units to smart phones to tablet computers are becoming more and more common in the field. These items aren’t cheap so it is prudent to protect them. Check out the ZAGG invisbileSHIELD screen protectors.
2 Cent Tactical is the best thing to come out of Canada since poutine (and that is pretty high praise). Ryan and company run a great blog that is full of fair reviews and solid pictures. They also happen to have a killer logo that looks great on patches and were kind enough to send me a bunch for my collection. I especially like the glow in the dark versions.
Be sure to check out 2 Cent Tactical. You can purchase your own 2 Cent Tactical patches at EDC Canada.
S.O. TECH has redesigned the Mission Pack, Micro Hydration (MP-MH) with an additional 1.5″ of depth and a covered hydration port. This adds some additional functionality to an already functional pack.
The MP-MH is designed to ride high so it stays clear of anything carried on the belt line. It is large enough to carry essentials (16x12x6″ and 1152 cu. in.) but not so large that it interferes with your gear. So what kind of “essentials” can it carry? Well, the new 1.5″ of additional depth allows the MP-MH to carry an entire S.O.TECH Viper plate carrier complete with plates, ammo, IFAK, and secondary weapon. The MP-MH is purpose built to carry these items.
This looks like a pretty functional small pack, especially if you are using or plan to use any of the S.O. TECH Viper plate carriers. Check out the redesigned Mission Pack, Micro Hydration on SpecOpsTech.com.
Last week we discussed whether organized firearm training was vital or poser-ish. Most people seemed to think that it was the mindset and motivation of those being trained, not the training itself, that dictates the value of the training. That sounds pretty fair to me and it brings up another question – what is your motivation and mindset when training?
Is your motivation just to defend yourself and loved ones? Do you train to be prepared for a Hurricane Katrina situation or “the end of the world?” Maybe you just train for fun, some other reason or combination of reasons. So, what is your motivation for training with firearms?
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