The Orcatorch T30 Tactical Flashlight is a great addition to your gear. It’s compact enough to be carried just about anywhere, or to have in your kit or go bag. I like to have flashlights handy, and I like to have different sized lights and different brightness levels for various purposes. Except for those times…
Pokemon Go is a new mobile game that is a craze across the country. (I guess Pokemon Go is all around the world now) However, the mobile game has also played a role in armed robberies in Missouri, the discovery of a body in Wyoming, and injuries to people distracted by the Pokemon Go app.…
This Ringside 70 pound heavy bag kit is a great starter kit for young or smaller hitters. If you are larger, or hit hard, I prefer at least a 100 pound bag. Your level of training, size, strength and place to hang the bag will all influence your decision. For a starter kit, at the…
Kelly McGillis attacked in a home invasion. Yes, that Kelly McGillis who starred in movies such as Top Gun and Witness in the 1980 and smaller roles more recently. The actress, who is nearing her 59th birthday (born July 9, 1957), returned to her Hendersonville, N.C., home Friday, June 17th, to find a light on…
I was sent this survival paracord bracelet by OMGAI with a survival whistle and fire starter in exchange for an honest review. There are many of these types of paracord bracelets on the market, and this happens to be one offered by OMGAI. I have a number of different ones, including red, white and blue…
This Emergency Car Hammer and Seat Belt Cutter by TenTenTi was sent to me by the seller to review and I find it to be a decent emergency tool to have in your vehicle if you need to break glass or cut a seat belt. First, if you can unbuckle the seat belt, do that…
How to cool down is a topic during the summer. With recent heat waves early this summer, I imagine how to cool down will be a hot topic all summer. (Sorry for the pun.) Here are a few tips on how to cool down, or what Dave Black calls “Emergency Cooling” from his book What…
Orlando Charity Scams are starting and expected to rise after the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. Here are a few tips to keep you from being scammed. The IRS said there are a number of fake-charity scams in reaction to the shooting that killed 49 and injured 53 last Sunday. Note that such fraudulent schemes…
IFlying Tactical Pen from IFlying: I was provided this tactical pen from IFLYING in exchange for an honest review, and I like the pen. I especially like the flashlight feature as this in the only tactical pen I have that also can serve as a small flashlight. And yes, I’m calling it a tactical pen…
Survive the shooting! That is your goal if the unthinkable breaks out. You must SURVIVE! Here is an abbreviated version of the free Ten Tips Download you can find at this page: Active Shooter Response with Alain Burrese. These tips are provided along with my continued commitment to help good people learn to stay safe…