“When I was growing up, I always wanted to be a sniper in the military. There was something about the mathematics behind it. If you shift 1 millimeter from your spot and you’re trying to shoot something 1,000 yards away, that could make a difference—that’s crazy. I was always fascinated
Kris Paronto, more affectionately known as “Tanto,” is one of the most recognized names in the military community, and for good reason. The former U.S. Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment played an instrumental role in the Sept. 11, 2012, Benghazi attacks. Paronto was part of the CIA annex
When it comes to smoking, there is a big difference between doing it and doing it right. The Camp Chef Woodwind Pellet Grill is a smoker that takes the guesswork out of preparing your meal perfectly. The Woodwind is an electric smoker with a computerized controller. Simply set the temperature
How did the Henry Big Boy Steel Carbine come to be? Well, pistol-caliber carbines may have their roots in the Old West but they still very much have a place in the modern world, especially for a defense and survival gun. Commonality of ammunition in sidearm and long arm make
The big draw at SHOT Show each year is, of course, firearms. But this year, I happened across a gem that made me do a double-take. I saw a new tactical knife with sleek, aesthetically pleasing lines that used of one of my favorite steels—CPM S35VN. This knife, the SOG
For more than two decades, Crimson Trace has been the market leader of laser-aiming devices for personal-defense weapons. Founded by Lew Danielson, Crimson Trace has built a loyal and well-deserved following by offering rugged products designed to help its users prevail in lethal encounters. Mike Faw, Crimson Trace’s media relations manager,
DriveTanks.com has the only fully operational M4A2E8 Sherman tank in the world. The German Leopard defended the Western European frontier against the Soviet scourge during the Cold War. Its 105mm Royal Ordnance L7A3 rifled main gun fires 10 rounds per minute and can reliably kill an enemy tank a mile
A Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser isn’t for everyone, but Rodney Wills isn’t “everyone.” Rodney has lived a life of constant immersion. He just can’t do anything casually. He’s been diving head-first into the deep end of myriad pools since he was a teenager. It was then, before he could drive,
Jason and I each sat alone in the bleachers during seventh-grade gym class, a pair of skinny, forlorn children new to the school and caught hopelessly within the pitiless throes of puberty. We were the chemical formula for awkward. Of roughly the same size and build, we were frequently mistaken
