Gear

Gear Review: Werkz Bisect 2.0 Appendix Holster

If you don’t appendix carry then do you really even gun bro?  Appendix carry has become massively popular in the last several years, for good reason.  It is probably the most easily accessible location in which to carry a pistol, and it can be very comfortable with a good holster.  This article will cover all the details for the Werkz, Bisect 2.0 appendix holster.  

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Book Review: Relentless Strike

From time to time we like to read books here at Tier Three Tactical, mainly the pop up kind, but sometimes coloring books too!  I have recently finished the book Relentless Strike by Sean Naylor.  It was one of the best in depth looks at the secretive world of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and it’s primary components: Devgru, Delta, 160th SOAR and Task Force Orange.

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The Ultimate Guide to Pistol Mounted Red Dot Sights

Should you put a red dot on your pistol?  It’s a fair question. We’ve seen an explosion of red dot optic systems mounted on handguns, but we haven’t really seen any compelling evidence that indicate what, if any advantage these sighting systems confer, until now.  This article will cover the latest research on pistols with red dot sights, and will provide you with the relevant facts so you can make the best decision for yourself.

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John Wick 2: Guns, Gear, and Total Costs

If you don’t like John Wick then screw you!  Just kidding, but seriously. John Wick is probably the most badass assassin to grace the silver screen, and I bet you secretly want to be him, or at least have all those sweet guns.  This article will look at just how much dough it takes to be John Wick, from guns, to the gear, and of course that sweet Mustang.

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3 Crucial Rules for Building and Using Your Home Gym

Having a home gym is one of the best and worst things you can do for your fitness.  On one hand, you are only steps away from being able to workout whenever you want, on the other hand, you are only steps away from working out whenever you want.  It can become a trap, but there is a proper way to use a home gym to enhance your fitness.  Keep reading to see how to set up your gym, and how to program your workouts appropriately to take your fitness to the next level.

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Gear Review: Spartan Armor, Banshee Plate Carrier

Body armor has become a hot item in the last few years.  There are huge numbers of manufacturers producing a variety of items, and it can be very confusing trying to decide what type best suits you.  Luckily, I’ve just tested a great set up for anyone.  Keep reading to see our thoughts on body armor, setup, and the Spartan Armor plates in the Banshee Plate carrier

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Gear Review Benchmade Nimravus: The Knife Rambo Should Have Carried

If there’s anything I learned from the movie Rambo, it’s that if you want to be a chiseled badass, then you have to have a fixed blade knife.  That whole franchise would have been ruined if he hadn’t had that fixed blade monster he carried around.  While we may not need something that big, a good fixed blade knife is a key piece of gear for anyone.  Keep reading to see our thoughts on the Benchmade Nimravus.  

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3 Best Tools for Self Defense

3 Best Self Defense Tools: No Guns Allowed

 

There are a lot of articles on this website and the interwebs on how to carry a gun for self defense.  They cover the types of firearms you should buy, gear considerations, and much more.  This isn’t that type of article.  This article will give you the 3 best self defense tools for when you can’t carry a firearm, or if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.  

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Gear Review: Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster

Finding a good holster for your pistol with a light can be a real pain.  Often times there are only a few companies making holsters for it, and they will only do holsters for the most popular light and gun combos, but what if you carry something that is not quite as popular?  Well you are in luck.  The Blackhawk Omnivore holster is a level two retention holster that can fit over 150 types of pistols.  Keep reading to see how it does this, and my experiences with this excellent piece of gear.

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