Fire Steel 101

Fire steels/Ferro Rods can be an invaluable addition to your kit… if you know how to use them. It isn’t always as simple as just showering something with sparks and hoping for the best.

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Mikhail Merkurieff, inventor of the Emberlit Stove, recently released a series of videos that show the best practices for igniting a wide variety of items with a fire steel. The video series is full of useful information and techniques for getting the most out of this versatile fire starting tool.

The video below is a playlist of all of the tips and tricks that have been released so far. You can also get your own Ferro Rod at Emberlit.com.

Magpul CORE Blog

Magpul does everything well and I have no doubt that the new Magpul CORE Blog will be worth reading.

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From Magpul:

The mission of Magpul CORE is simple: to project the founding principles of Magpul Industries Corporation to the customer, and to be the nexus of design and employment when developing new products. This mission is accomplished through a variety of channels such as firearms and adventure training courses, media and communications outlets, end-user interaction, and a relentless daily drive to improve.

This ethos generates a tremendous amount of information.  Knowledge and experience; successes and failures. All are valuable in their own way. This information has no value if hidden away, and the Magpul CORE Blog is our outlet to share.

Gear:  Hard use and real feedback. Critical evaluation of the details drives constant improvement.

Adventure:  The good, bad, and ugly moments of life away from the comforts of home.

Fitness: Fitness is a vital and often ignored part of all things related to life.  Whether you’re a military or law enforcement professional, firearms enthusiast, hunter, or a concerned citizen you’ll find information on optimizing physical performance.

Event and Competition Coverage:  Challenging skills, equipment, and people in a realistic environment, competition is the proving ground for readiness.

The first post will cover the 2015 Recon Challenge.  Read about a group of elite Marines who test themselves mentally and physically in honor of their fallen comrades.

Expect weekly articles covering a broad range of topics spanning across the four different categories.  Visit www.magpul.com/propaganda

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