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  1. Veterans Day History

    Veterans Day Flag RaisingEvery November 11, patriotic Americans set aside time to honor military veterans, both alive and passed, and thank and remember them for their service. Today we call this special day Veterans Day. But it hasn’t always been called that. In fact, it hasn’t always been a nationally recognized holiday.

     

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  2. Tactical Pants that Don’t Look Tactical

    STL PantsYou know the style. Big, baggy pockets on the outside, held closed by large, obvious flaps. Pockets in places normal pants don’t have them, like along the outside of the leg or near the knee. Tactical pants typically look like tactical pants. But sometimes you don’t want to look so, well, tactical. What if you want to blend in and not “look the part”?

     

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  3. Tactical Odor Control Guide

    Odor

    We’ve all heard of moisture-wicking materials that lift the sweat, magically cooling you off and taking care of those tell-tale sweat marks. But what about the smell? Is there a way to stop the stink? 

     

     

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  4. Waterproof Boots

    Series 100 Black

    Waterproofing technology has changed over the years. What makes a boot waterproof today? And how can you tell you’re getting a waterproof boot?

     

     

     

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  5. BBC x Propper Tactical Interview

    PracTac Square

    Propper recently became a sponsor of Practically Tactical, so we wanted to talk with them and let host Nick Humphries tell you a bit more about who they are and what they do.

     

     

     

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  6. EMS Duty Pants Review

    EMS TruckFirst responders need everything at the ready, with quick access to bandages, syringes, shears, gloves – even pens and penlights. Patients need immediate assistance with no time for EMS workers to run back and forth from the ambulance to the scene getting what they need. There’s no time to waste. But how do they keep it all together and handy?

     

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  7. Choosing a Gun Case

    Whether you’re headed to the range, the gun shop, or out to the woods, chances are you’re going to carry your firearm(s) in some sort of case. But how do you choose the one that’s right for you? What do you look for? There is a wide variety of options out there in a wide range of prices with all sorts of features.

     

     

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  8. Tactical Layers

    3-in-1 Use

    Don’t get caught out in the cold. Make sure you have the right gear to stay warm through those cold shifts and training exercises.

     

     

     

     

     

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  9. Training Beyond the Range

    While it’s impossible to replicate every aspect of an armed confrontation in training – especially the emotional aftermath, since nobody really dies or goes to jail – certain aspects can be practiced in force-on-force training exercises.

     

     

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  10. Which Boots Work Best?

    Series 100A lot goes into choosing a pair of tactical boots. What kind do you need? What will you use them for? Hiking? Marching? Tactical operations? Everyday wear on patrol? Boots come in all sorts of styles, so what features should you look for when choosing your next pair?

     

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