BORTAC: United States Border Patrol Tactical Unit
The U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit, known by the acronym BORTAC, is the international special operations force of…
Briefing Room: Being Prepared
Being ready for a worst-case scenario means different things to different people. With that in mind, we are…
Detonics .45 ACP Combatmaster: Iconic .45 Resurrected
The firearms industry of the 1970s and 80s was the territory of the big four: Colt, Smith &…
Enemy at the Gate: 40 Signs That Your Country Is No Longer Free
1. You live in a low-crime neighborhood. Nevertheless, you come out of your house one day to discover…
Frontline Debriefs: Never Assume
In January of 2007, an LAPD Officer was shot. His partner, a probationer ten days out of the…
Lawful Carry: BlackHawk Battle Bag
From day to day, I carry a 1911. Most of the time it is worn strong side, either…
Offbeat: Brownells AR-15 Field Maintenance Pack
Having the ability to repair your weapons in the field is of paramount importance. If attending a training…
Self-Training Myths: Deadly Drawbacks
No one is born being able to shoot, and those described as being naturally instinctive shooters are, in…
The Contender: Para-Ordnance Military Nite-Tac
[Editor’s Note: On 10 March 10 2006, the name of the program was changed from Joint Combat Pistol…
Street Smarts: Sneaky Kitty
I’m sneaky and proud of it. I suppose that, within the pages of this highly respected journal, I…