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Use Turkey Hunting as Training Ground for Elk & Backcountry Expeditions
Pies do not magically appear in the oven. That is a line I often use with new clients who have an elk tag in their pocket and believe one month of training will have them ready for the back country. We are weeks away from the first turkey season opening in Florida, but there is still time to train and for those of you who are not hitting the gym to prepare for your fall hunts out west, or chasing whitetail in the Midwest for that matter, here is how training for turkey hunting can help you ramp up to punch an elk tag this fall....read more
Gun Review: The Walther PPK/S – Truly a Classic Carry Option
The Walther PPK/S combines functionality with style and panache...read more
Outlier Knife Company: Where Precision Meets Purpose in Blade Crafting
In a world awash with generic knives that lack real-world practicality, Outlier Knife Co. emerges as a beacon of purpose-driven design and exquisite craftsmanship. With a firm commitment to producing blades that are not only functional but also tailored to your needs, this Kentucky-based company has redefined the concept of knifemaking. Let's delve into what sets Outlier apart and explore four of their best-selling knives that epitomize their ethos....read more
GoWild Gear Demo | It's Time For This Watch to Tick its Last Tock
Garmin's Instinct GPS watch is a military issued watch for a reason. It's tough, it's smart, and it's just flat out cool. This episode of GoWild Gear Demo is painful for the GoWild crew because most of us wear Garmin watches. Spoiler alert, a Garmin GPS watch can handle almost anything you throw at it on a normal day but it does not hold up well to a sniper's well placed shot. https://youtu.be/yiZkzXvmLaU...read more
GoWild Gear Demo: The Fisher Space Pen's Trip to Space
Fisher Space Pen is famous for making many trips to space, being featured in museums for American innovation, and being able to write in any condition but at GoWild we tend to take our gear tests a little too far. We asked ourselves "Can a Fisher Space Pen stand up to a speeding bullet from a wold class Army Ranger sniper?" and the answer to that question is nothing short of awesome. https://youtu.be/I9EHsmwHzQk...read more
EDC (Everyday Carry) Tips & Recommendations
The EDC for you might be different than your buddy's everyday carry but what should you consider when choosing the best handgun for your EDC setup? Josh Froelich, competition shooter & firearms enthusiast, shows what he carries everyday and explains how he decided which handguns were best for his EDC. https://youtu.be/XrxPOIiNPHo...read more
Safe Storage for EDC & Hunting Firearms | Melissa Bachman from Deadly Passion
Responsible firearm ownership requires that storing firearms properly and safely is a top priority for the owner. Having firearms ready for action and storing firearms safely are not mutually exclusive. The technology available today makes it quick and easy to access firearms from a stored location if quick retrieval is required. Melissa Bachman from the Deadly Passion show came to Gearbox Talk to discuss holsters, home storage, and unveils her favorite type of safes. One of the safes Melissa Bachman covers is a new kind of safe that you can actually transport without a five man crew and a fork lift....read more
Jack Carr's Everyday Carry (EDC) 2021
Jack Carr’s EDC gear dump. The Navy Seal & NYT Best Selling author shares all of his everyday carry choices and explains why he carries each piece of gear. Jack Carr shows his 2 everyday carry (EDC) pistols, his edc knives, his edc belt, his edc flashlights, and the mindset required for safely carrying and using all of this gear....read more
Erin Crooks: Everyday Carry (EDC) For Women
While guns for women can be the same as men, they might need to carry it in different ways. Women wear different clothes and carry different items, like concealed carry purses and concealed carry leggings. Should you conceal carry in your purse? What's a safe way to have a handgun around the house? What gear should a woman carry? Erin Crooks, Owner of Raise Em Outdoors, and Arica Johnson, Director of Marketing & Creative at GoWild, cover all the questions above and more on this episode of Gearbox Talk....read more
Tim Kennedy's Everyday Carry | Special Forces EDC Gear Dump
Tim Kennedy's everyday carry (EDC). Few on earth understand preparedness like our nations' Special Forces. Tim Kennedy is an incredibly dynamic human being. He has held many impressive titles including Special Forces Sniper, Army Ranger, UFC fighter, Founder of Sheepdog Response, and even more. He came to Gearbox Talk to dump his everyday carry (EDC) gear and teach us a thing or two. He shared the fundamentals of being prepared both physically and mentally, the importance of training, gear awareness, where to find credible self defense information and resources, as well as all the gear he keeps on him every day. You might recognize Tim Kennedy from his multiple appearances on "The Joe Rogan Experience". Joe Rogan and Tim Kennedy have discussed many topics throughout their episodes together and we highly recommend checking them out below....read more