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If you’re looking for a succinct list of the best budget thermal scopes, for tactical use and hunting, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article I’m going to review some...

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My first interaction with night vision devices was in the Marine Corps, where the optics I carried cost more than my yearly salary. Luckily, things are changing, and you can now purchase quality...

7 Top Picks for the Best Home Security Gun

If you’re anything like me then you want to protect yourself, and your family members from violence in the home. There are hundreds of choices for the best home security gun, which can...

29% Better Tactical Training for Civilians, Police, and Special Forces: Research Review

I can tell you with 100% certainty that your tactical training only covers half of what it needs to. No matter what training you’ve had, or schools you’ve been too, you’re leaving out...

5 Best Budget Flashlights for AR15 : Tactical Use and Home Defense

If you plan on using your AR15 to defend yourself or someone else, then you need a quality weapons mounted light. Bad things happen at night, and it isn’t a good idea to...

Dead Air Sandman K Review: The Shortest Fighting 7.62 Suppressor

The Dead Air Sandman K is one of the best and shortest fighting 7.62 suppressors on the market. It’s incredibly durable, and only adds a few inches onto the end of the barrel....

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Hey, Jan! First things first, have you always lived in Utah?No, it was probably 1973 is when we moved here. I grew up in...

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Hey, Caleb! Let's start from the beginning. When did you start making skis?I started making skis around the same time I started skiing. I...

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Regardless of whether you’re planning on hiking for hours or days, there are a few things you shouldn’t leave home without.  Source link: https://www.gearthirty.com/blogs/blog/10-essentials-for-hiking-in-northern-utah ...

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2023 Ski and Snowboard Gear Preview – GEAR:30

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