Archive for November, 2009
11 iPhone Apps Created for Police/EMS
iPhones have been known to save a social life or two, but apparently you can use the new technology to save real lives, too. Inspired by Mashable’s list of “7 iPhone Apps That Can Save Lives,” here are the best free and paid applications that will help you both in the line of duty and [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: emt, law enforcement, medics, technology
More Than Tactical Clothing: EOTAC Offers Forums and Shooting Clinics
EOTAC has taken decades of real-world experience in military and law enforcement and turned it into one of the leading tactical and discreet merchandise providers in the world. The South Carolina-headquartered company manufactures shirts, pants, shorts, outerwear and accessories like Vickers Duty Gloves.
In addition to selling high-quality tactical clothing, EOTAC runs a popular forum where [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: EOTAC Tactical, firearms, tactical pants, video
8 Tactical Pants Stocking Stuffers
Forget pinning up that overplayed red stocking to the mantel this season. Tactical pants are a more than perfect vessel for present storage. Hang up those puppies (careful, not *too* close to the fire!) and watch how many more gifts Santa stuffs in with all that extra pocket space.
However, if you don’t point the worker [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: cargo pants, clothing, emt, law enforcement, medics, tactical pants
5.11 Tactical TDUs Vs. Traditional BDUs
Our friends over at Tactical Gearhead recently did a side-by-side comparison of 5.11 Tactical TDUs (tactical duty uniforms) with Traditional BDUs (battle dress uniforms) and found while there are many similarities, there are also an equal number of differences.
This 10-minute video (above) covers all the bases. Here are the highlights:
Both pants large pockets on [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: 5.11 Tactical, bdu, military, tactical pants
Tactical Pants: The Perfect Disguise?
While most use tactical pants for good, there are some who think they can slip on a pair of cargos and pretend to be a do-gooder when they are, in fact, endangering others. And not to mention, breaking the law.
Take Zachary Paul Harris for instance. The 22-year-old previously served a five-year sentence for posing as [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: 5.11 Tactical, cargo pants, emt, medics
Aussie Parking Enforcement Officers Lose Cargos
In an attempt to make parking enforcement officers (i.e. those lovely people who give you parking tickets) more approachable in Australia, they’re shedding cargo pants and leather jackets for a more civilian look.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the new business casual dress will consist of starched white blouses and charcoal trousers.
“This uniform reflects a better [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: cargo pants
5 Outstanding Fire/EMS Twitter Accounts
You might recall that we recently published the top 101 military Twitter accounts on our sister blog over at MilitaryBoots.com. We were about to go through blood, sweat and tears again to dig up the best of the best in fire/EMS on the microblogging site, until we discovered The Fire Critic has already done all [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: emt, firefighters, medics, sports, technology, twitter
Tactical Pants: The Cure for Writer’s Block?
You’ll never guess what type of pants international best-selling crime author Patricia Cornwell wears while she writes.
That is, unless you’ve managed to read the headline to this post AND the name of this blog. Then it should be pretty obvious…
Tactical pants, of course!
In a 20-question interview, Ms. Cornwell brought up her love for tactical pants [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: cargo pants, clothing, interviews, style, tactical pants
Can You Wear Tactical Pants to a Nice Dinner?
The question “Tactical or Practical?” was posed at Mossy Creek Custom when the blogger over there attempted to wear Woolrich Elite Series Discreet Pants to a Friday night dinner party, which his wife completely frowned upon.
Although his effort to be comfortable at dinner was ultimately met with failure, the blogger at Mossy Creek Custom, a [...]
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Army WIN of the Week
Our guess is that Fmr. Capt. Rick Roll wears tactical pants each and every day. But that’s only a guess.
And if you’re in the dark as to why this particular name is oh-so funny, read all about the rich history of the infamous art of rickrolling, a favorite Internet meme for the very immature.
(Via FailBlog)
In: Information · Tagged with: army, history, humor, internet, tactical pants