Mark Olivia from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Jason Hornady of ammunition maker Hornady Manufacturing weigh in on Walmart’s recent decision to discontinue the sale of handgun ammo.
Meet the Guys Behind the Best Food Trucks on the Road!
During a recent visit to San Antonio, I had the opportunity to visit Cruising Kitchens. I toured the facility, met some awesome people, and saw some of the baddest ass food trucks ever made.
In Search of the Real Rosie the Riveter
During the second world war, women stepped up in unprecedented numbers to work the factory jobs vacated by men who were fighting overseas. These unsung heroes became collectively known as “Rosie the Riveter.” At least two works of art from the wartime period became associated with Rosie – and one of them has become an iconic image for the feminist movement. Several women claimed to be the one who inspired the illustration. Who is the real Rosie? The journey to find the answer to this question took me to some unexpected places and unearthed some incredible history that should not be forgotten.
10 Veteran-Owned Businesses Making a Difference
A nice round-up of some cool Veteran-Owned companies who are giving back and deserve your business
A Fresh Voice in the Veteran Community? Meet Dead Reckoning Collective
Dead reckoning is a navigational technique traditionally associated with charting the course for a ship at sea without the use of sophisticated instruments. However, former Army guys Keith Dow and Tyler Carroll realized that, in a metaphorical sense, dead reckoning wayfinding can be useful for soldiers who face the challenges of transitioning from military life to the civilian world. The pair founded the Dead Reckoning Collective, a media company that encourages veterans to harness the writer and poet inside, and provides an outlet for publishing these creative works. In this interview, Dow and Carroll talk about the origins of DRC and highlight a few of their recent projects.
Poppin’ Caps: The Evolution of Veteran-Owned Bottle Breacher
Former Navy SEAL, Elijah Crane, is one directed guy. While still active with the SEAL teams, his younger brother – a Marine helicopter pilot – gave Eli a very cool makeshift gift: a bottle opener made form an inert .50 caliber cartridge. Crane realized the design could be vastly improved and heard his calling.
While transitioning out of active duty he and his wife launched a business out their garage that aimed to mass-produce these tacticool “bottle breachers.” However, it didn’t take them long to realize they’d need a serious cash injection to grow the business and keep up with demand. Mr. and Mrs. Crane pitched the idea to the reality TV show Shark Tank. They were selected as finalists and walked away with a substantial sum of venture capital to invest in the business. In this story, I talk to Eli about his company, how he overcame obstacles in both his business and military careers, and what lies ahead for Bottle Breacher.
Mission K9 Rescue is Finding Homes for Heroic Dogs
Dogs are “Man’s best friend.” They are incredible soldiers as well. This story was published to commemorate K9 Veteran’s Day.
Comfort, Fashion, Concealment: How Alexo Athletica is Redefining Concealed Carry
I caught up Amy Robbins, owner of Alexo Athletica, at the 2109 Shot Show in Las Vegas. We talked about her background in the firearms industry, as well as her incredibly successful line of apparel designed specifically for women who want to carry.
Electric Eye – Home Security Realities
In February, 2017 my wife and I were the victims of a home invasion. No one was hurt and the perpetrator was apprehended less than 48 hours later – thanks, in part, to video captured by my electronic security camera system. However, we learned some valuable lessons which I felt compelled to share.