Archive for April, 2010
Tactical Talk: Jim Watt, Co-Creator of Tactical Nuclear Penguin
Earlier this month we discovered the most tactical beer on the planet. Not long after, Tactical Nuclear Penguin made the long journey from Scotland to the U.S. coast. Because of its ridiculous potency (it has a 32 percent alcohol by volume), the recent import is making a pretty loud splash stateside. Said to be six [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: humor, interviews, tactical, video
The Tactical Kilt
Recently we asked our devoted readers who they’d like to see in the Tactical Pants Guide and someone mentioned the Swedish brand Blaklader. Naturally, we cruised over to their US site. And the curly haired, intimidating cross-armed man who greets visitors was wearing a … tactical kilt?! Seriously. Pictured on the right, that strapping man [...]
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Lose Next-Gen iPhone, Get Free Pants
It’s easy to misplace your cell phone. It could happen to anyone, really. But when you’re an Apple software engineer, and your phone is a prototype of the next iPhone … well, calling it a “mistake” is a nice way of putting it. This mishap has turned Gray Powell into an overnight celebrity. And here [...]
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Women’s Tactical Pants: Finding the Right Fit
What would Liz Robbins say if she knew how long women have been ignored in the tactical space? As the designer of the original 5.11 pant, Liz was as passionate about great fitting clothing as she was about mountain climbing. But that’s all starting to change. Manufacturers are starting to listen to women’s needs by [...]
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Behind the Seams: Doggy Heroism, EMTs vs. Nurses and More
Could reality show Chronicles of EMS be a bad thing? (Medic 999) Everyone’s favorite police officer show COPS is renewed for a 23rd season. (Hott Cops) So, you can dismantle a stereo system during a consented car search … hmmm. (Grits for Breakfast) Don’t ever confuse EMTs with nurses. Seriously. (Life under the Lights) Reasons [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: emt, law enforcement
Tactical Talk: Christa Miller of Cops 2.0
Many law enforcement officers who encounter social media on a personal level tend to run the other direction. Sure, they use sites like Facebook to research suspects, but what’s the point of participating on a department level? It’s a question Christa Miller hears all too often. She’s spent the past year and a half researching [...]
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Ever Hear of Tree Climbing Pants?
In honor of Earth Day, we are featuring a pair of pants that Mother Nature would most certainly approve: Tree climbing pants. When the grandfather of the tactical pants, the rock climbing pant, failed to impress, Arborwear created a pant ready to handle the swift movements of scaling trees while packing enough durability to fend [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: clothing, professional, work pants
Tactical Pants Guide Update
We’re reporting today from underneath a mammoth pile of tactical pants. No joke. See that picture on the right. Well, imagine that is all tactical pants. Yeah, that’s what our desk looks like today. Did you know that there are more than 30 different styles of tactical trousers on the market today? That is just [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: 5.11 Tactical, blackhawk, EOTAC Tactical, propper, tactical pants, Tru-Spec, vertx, Woolrich
Behind the Seams: Volcanic Ash, COPS Spoofs and More
Above: Oldie but goodie COPS spoof with a Star Wars twist. (Motorcop) Volcanic ash has one blogger stranded in Denver. (Medic 999) Ever wonder what it feels like to get splashed with pepper spray? (Police Quest) Get ready for the second edition of the First Due Blog Carnival. (Backstep Firefighter) Happy first blogging anniversary, Greg! [...]
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Tactical Talk: Karen Bartuch of Women’s Tactical Association
In the male-dominated profession of law enforcement, Karen Bartuch definitely stands out. Not just because she’s a striking six-foot-tall blond, she’s also a natural leader. As the president and founder of the Women’s Tactical Association, Bartuch brings women and men together to enhance their skills in firearms, combat mindset, tactics and fitness. Since 2002, Bartuch [...]
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