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Best Guns for Home Defense
The best gun for home defense depends on two factors: what you’re comfortable using and what’s tactically advantageous.
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How to Choose Tactical Pants
We compiled everything you need to know about tactical pants, including fabric, fit, technology and CCW features.
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How to Choose Military Boots
Materials, branch requirements, compliance considerations & more — we cover it all in our guide on choosing military boots.
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Patrol Officer’s Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you report for work with all assigned equipment.
Skills
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OCP Uniforms Buyer’s Guide
A comprehensive guide on how to meet regulation in the OCP combat uniform for the U.S. Army, Air Force and Space Force. We tell you what to wear and where to get it.
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How to Set Up a Police Duty Belt
In a job where every second makes a difference, you need to be sure your police duty belt is set up for maximum efficiency.
Skills
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How to Choose a Gun Holster
Choosing a holster is no easy task. From retention methods to material, we'll help you find the right one for your gun.
Buyer's Guides
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APEL Eyewear Buyer's Guide
There is no official shopping resource for APEL regulation, so we compiled a comprehensive buyer's guide to better service soldiers.
Buyer's Guides, Regulations
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How to Train with a Plate Carrier
Plate carrier training is great for building endurance, strength and agility. We’ll cover everything you need to know to train the right way.
Skills
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How To Roll Your OCP Uniform Sleeves (Camo Out)
This guide teaches you everything you need to know about rolling your OCP uniform sleeves while keeping the camouflage pattern visible.
Regulations, Skills
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25 Well-Known (and Dangerous) Survival Myths
Misinformation can be fatal. Use this comprehensive list to debunk survival myths and find evidence-based alternatives.
Skills
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Vets
In this article, we cover Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its impact on military veterans.
Service, Skills
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How to Survive in Cold Weather
Use this guide to learn essential survival tips and skills if you find yourself facing extreme cold weather conditions.
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How to Choose a Range Bag
Not sure which range bag is right for you? We outlined everything to know about choosing this important piece of equipment.
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