Archive: Military

Got a call the other day from a good friend out in San Diego, they wanted me to check out a new AR15 product line from Phantom USA, who is based in Texas. Phantom sent me their M-LOK 12” FREE-FLOAT HANDGUARD Here’s a list of the specs and features: The Phantom M-LOC 12″ handguard features... Read More

Up on the gear review block this time is a fantastic little holster for EDC made by Crossbreed. My go to EDC in summer months is a Glock 26 for many reasons (we’ll do an article going over EDC pieces and their pros and cons). I got my hands on a Crossbreed Freedom Carry in... Read More

We frequently get asked what weapons SEALs and other special forces operators use in the field, so we’ve pulled together a list of the most common ones used. But there’s no argument that whatever their mission is, SEALs and Special Forces teams always have the most bada** weapons to carry it out. If you click... Read More

Ranger School is a 61-day combat leadership course oriented toward small-unit tactics. It is open to all Army soldiers—enlisted, warrant officer and commissioned officer. From mountains to swamps, food and sleep deprivation, long and weighted plank holds under the hot Georgian sun at Fort Benning; there’s no doubt about it…you have to be a serious... Read More

We picked up a pair of Lowa Z6S boots about two months ago and have been wearing them in the field while hiking and working. Out of the box this Lowa boot looks great and comfortable to try on. It does fit my foot a little bit larger than the Lowa Zephyr (size 10) so... Read More

U.S. Navy SEALs were observed off of the Greek island of Crete last October using new technology: a Magnetic Climbing System (MCS) along with a modified version of a Jet Ski. These Yamaha 2016 FX Cruisers SHO watercraft and are operated by the Navy Special Operations Command. The one shown in the picture has a... Read More

Up for review is the Condor Outdoor Urban Go Pack. A spacious pack, this item is feature rich, with a large capacity; 48 L in fact. I tested out this pack over the course of about 8 hours, and as many miles in the Georgia mountains, loaded out with between 20 and 40 lbs each... Read More

The M4 has served the Army well overseas in the battlefield. It is a simple and accurate weapon and is one of the best weapons for all ground forces. The M4 dates back to the Vietnam war where they needed a small, light rifle instead of the M14. The M4 had a shorter than the... Read More

From his private Florida club Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump addressed U.S. troops on Thanksgiving day. He spoke about their recent success overseas saying “we’re really winning” in the fight against ISIS and in Afghanistan. “Today we give thanks for all the pilgrims, pioneers, and patriots who have gone before us,” he said. “And for all... Read More

The Ohio-class US Navy submarine has a reputation for carrying Special Operation Teams because it’s one of the largest in the Navy’s fleet. When the USS Michigan stopped in Busan, a South Korean City, many noticed the silos on top that could be carrying SDV’s (SEAL Delivery Vehicles). These SEAL delivery vehicles are tiny subs... Read More

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, was commissioned in July of 2017. Shortly after, the Navy , Gerald  launched and recovered its first fixed-wing aircraft, a F/A-18 Super Hornet, off the coast of Virginia, using the ship’s EMAL (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch) system, which replaces traditional steam catapults. This has been a... Read More

In the sometimes hostile waters of the Persian Gulf is the U.S. Navy and now world’s first active laser weapon. The LAWS–an acronym for Laser Active Weapons System–is not science fiction. It is deployed on the USS Ponce, amphibious transport ship… ready to be fired at targets today and every day by Captain Christopher Wells... Read More

Watch as former Navy SEAL Team 6 Member Mark Owen takes you out on an epic journey at his rogue outdoor firing range. High speed low drag shooting tactics. Mark shoots multiple weapons and loads of rounds while hitting his target nearly every time. Mark’s expert marksmanship is not only a sight to see but... Read More

We here at SGPT say that a pen, preferably steel barreled, should be part of your EDC (everyday carry). Now while it’s always good to have a pen handy for whatever receipt you have to sign or form you have to fill out on the day to day, a pen is a great last-ditch weapon,... Read More