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June 2, 2021

History Spotlight: Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

Original article by DD contributor: @modern_world_history “George” Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, born February 26th, 1885 in Fredericksburg, Texas.At first he applied to West Point with hopes of becoming an Army officer, however he couldn’t get an appointment and applied to the United States Naval Academy. He graduated with distinction and was 7th in a class of 114. He was given command of the USS Decatur, however it ran aground into a sand bank near the Philippines, and Nimitz was given a court martial and was found guilty of Neglect of Duty. Yet, undeterred he went on to command other vessels and was later sent to the...

Gun Review: Sig Sauer 1911 Max

Originally posted by: Nick Leghorn (TTAG.com) SIG 1911 MAX I consider myself a competent shooter. I mop up in local shooting competitions. But as soon as I venture out into national shooting competitions I realize I’m merely mediocre. I can hold my own in the middle of the pack, but the whooshing sound I hear when the big boys fly past me like a freight train can be deafening. Max Michel, Jr. is of those amazing shooters, a professional pistolero who knows his way around a 1911. SIG SAUER reached out to Max and offered him the opportunity to design his dream gun for public consumption....

Interview: Self-Defense and Krav Maga Expert, Lioness Tactical (aka Renee)

Author: “MB” (Dagger Defense) 16 September 2016 Obviously, having situational awareness of your surroundings is a key element to survival on the battlefield, but what about at home? Do you pay attention to the elements around you while walking home at dark, or going to your car by yourself at the grocery store? Sometimes we have a false sense of security when we feel the threat is low. “Low-threat mode” should be enjoyed by most of us while we go about our daily tasks, but unfortunately that’s not the world we live in. LIONESS TACTICAL “RENEE” I was made aware of Lioness...

New Review: SLR Rifleworks AK Handguard

A new video from CQM Group highlighting the SLR Rifleworks AK47 Handguard. Check it out!

Dying of Thirst-Getting the Most out of Your Hydration Pack

Article by: Brad Manley (Dagger Defense contributing author) 01 October, 2016 By now, we’ve all had the hydration mantra drilled in our heads, and it’s true. For best physical performance and safety in the wild, you need to keep your fluids topped off. A pack with a hydration bladder is probably the most convenient way to carry and access your water. My goto is the Camelback® M.U.L.E. Having used hydration packs for nearly 20 years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes and learned a few tricks. Here’s some acquired ‘wisdom’ for using, maintaining, and repairing your hydration bladder. IRAQI NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS DRINK WATER...

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History Spotlight: Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

Gun Review: Sig Sauer 1911 Max

Interview: Self-Defense and Krav Maga Expert, Lioness Tactical (aka Renee)

New Review: SLR Rifleworks AK Handguard

Dying of Thirst-Getting the Most out of Your Hydration Pack

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