Tactical Insights
Top Three Coffee Myths: Oily Coffee, Dark Roast, and “Small...
Dark roast coffee isn’t “bad” because it’s oily — and light roast coffee isn’t oil-free. This article breaks down common coffee myths around oil, grinders, and roast quality, explains how roasting actually works, and calls out misleading “small batch” marketing. Using real examples from Coffee & Crusade blends, we show why oil is physics, not a flaw.
Why Open Carry Is (Almost) Always a Mistake
Open carry feels like preparedness, but in practice it’s usually the opposite. The moment you strap a gun on your hip in public, you’ve surrendered two-thirds of the combat triad before anything even happens. You’ve given up situational advantage by broadcasting your capability, and you’ve compromised preparedness by making yourself the obvious first target. You may be armed—but you’ve also announced exactly where you are, what you have, and why an adversary should act first. Concealed carry preserves discretion. Open carry replaces it with theater. And in real-world self-defense, theater gets people hurt.
Understanding the NIJ Body Armor Rating System: From NIJ 0101.06...
Learn what NIJ body armor ratings mean, how the transition to the NIJ 0101.07 standard changed threat classifications, and how those changes affect selecting the right body armor in 2026.
Debunking the Myth: Do Steel Armor Plates Really Pose a...
Steel armor plates have long protected those in harm's way, but a common myth exaggerates their risks. Many worry about deadly fragmentation from steel plates, but does real-life data support this claim—or is steel armor unfairly maligned?
Why Cordura Fabric Is the Top Choice for Tactical Gear...
When your gear needs to hold up under extreme stress, the material it’s made from is more important than ever. From plate carriers to backpacks, you want tactical equipment designed to last—and that’s where Cordura fabric stands out above the rest.
Maine Court Upholds Forced Vaccination – A Warning for Freedom
PORTLAND, MAINE — On March 4, 2025, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld one of the most egregious examples of government overreach in recent memory – the forced vaccination of a child. The court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Jeremiah Hogan and Siara Jean Harrington, parents of a five-year-old child who was forcibly vaccinated with […]