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Everyday Carry
Apr 12, 2021

Chest Rigs vs. Plate Carriers

Plate carriers and chest rigs may not be essential gear for every civilian, but they have their purpose. Option Gray...

Preparedness
Mar 22, 2021

Urban Survival – How to Bug-In

Nobody knows what tomorrow brings, and we all have to live with that. The only real certainty today is that...

Gray Man
Jan 27, 2021

Can a Digital Lock be Picked or Bypassed? Top 7 Methods

Digital locks are becoming ever more popular for home security, but are they truly safer than traditional styles of lock...

Preparedness
Nov 16, 2020

How to Pick a Car Lock & 5 Other Ways to Access a Vehicle

We’ve all needed access to a car when there’s been no key within sight. Whether you have locked yourself out...

Gear
Nov 10, 2020

Do Tubular Lockpicks work?

Tubular locks can be intimidating and leave many new to the hobby with questions. Let’s break down these how these...

Everyday Carry
Oct 21, 2020

Top 5 Destructive Methods to Bypass a Master Lock

Locks can be found throughout our environment; however, the security they offer is often just an illusion. Let’s have a...

Everyday Carry
Oct 16, 2020

Do Lockpick Guns Actually Work?

When attacking any kind of lock, we’re always aiming to bypass the mechanism in the shortest amount of time.  Do...

Gray Man
Oct 14, 2020

Can a Master Lock be Picked?

Can a MasterLock be picked? That is a great question and one we will answer for prospective buyers as well...

Gear
Jul 12, 2020

Bug Out Bags: 3 different types with gear (Long Trip Home Bag)

What kind of bag do you need and what do you need to carry in it? Let's get into the...

Gear
Jul 11, 2020

Bug Out Bags – Everything you need to know about why and how!

What is a bug out bag and why would you need one? Join us as we provide some real world...