Blog

By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical There's something to be said about a car driving off the dealership lot with that new car smell, nothing on the floorboards, and nothing on the seats but possibilities. But does this fill our needs? I feel that the brand-new car's appearance is a waste of space. I believe that a few pieces of equipment could be what makes our day awesome or miserable. Let’s review some items I keep in my backpack that will live in my car. Now of course thi …

There was a time in this country where the TV show Doomsday Preppers may have seemed a bit overboard. With the continual escalation both stateside and abroad, now many people not prepping more when prices were much lower. Aside from increasing threats of a major world war, in recent years we've seen a growing concern over the possibility of civil war in the United States. In this article we're going to be taking a look at how you can start preparing for a worst case scenario.  Tabl …

If you aren't living under a rock, you know that in February of 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Since then, things have only escalated. The recent destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines has cut off one of the primary Russian income sources. At the same time, China is moving ever closer to an invasion of Taiwan. With diplomatic relations being stressed to their breaking points, it seems like some sort of larger conflict may be inevitable. Let's take a quick look at the likelihood …

So-called "tactical" vests (a.k.a. plate carriers) have a wide range of applications, not just law enforcement or combat. It's become very common for plate carriers to be used by civilians for protection, but also personal fitness. However, there are some significant differences in how you should go about setting up a tactical vest for protection vs a workout at your local CrossFit gym. A common question we're asked is if it is possible to have a single vest that can be used for fitness …

By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical Getting in some range time in my new body armor kit requires some planning. What are some specific techniques I can work on as well as drills to incorporate into my tactical training with body armor? Gun Range Training Considerations  Training is something of a moving target. I believe most people are limited in what they know how to do and/or can do at their range. Training inside the "phone booth" at your local gun range is going to limit y …