Becoming a Barbarian by Jack Donovan

If you want a greater understanding of our current world situation and would like a way out of it, this is a good place to start

Red Menace’s Reading Room

Almost two years, I read and then reviewed Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. In that review I called it “The best book I’ve ever hated.” No doubt because of listening to that book, Audible’s algorithm suggested Your Table is Ready to me. The opening line of the description was “The Front of House version of … Continue reading Red Menace’s Reading Room →

Book Review// Violence of Mind by Varg Freeborn

With a title & cover like that, how could I not read it?

Phlster Floodlight OWB Review

The Phlster Floodlight has been with us for a few years now, and there's a lot of really good information out on it. Seriously, if you have any questions about the IWB version go watch Sage Dynamics' or Caleb Giddings videos on it. When I was considering buying the OWB version however, I found there … Continue reading Phlster Floodlight OWB Review →

CoolFire Trainer: Long-Term Review

18 months in the making, I finally have an informed opinion on the CoolFire Trainer.

The Mini-14: A Rifle I Wanted to Love

Guest post. Is the miniaturized Garand all that grand?

Red Menace’s Reading Room: HMS Ulysses

One of the lesser known fronts of combat in World War Two is the Arctic convoy run from the UK to Russia. From 1941 through to almost the end of the war, Allied ships sailed some of the most inhospitable waters on the planet to keep the Soviets equipped with American made planes, tanks, trucks … Continue reading Red Menace’s Reading Room: HMS Ulysses →

[Quick Shots] Horny Toad by Coop Ale Works

My quest for the perfect warm weather beer soldiers onward, much like the namesake of this ale. Endlessly wandering the sun-baked wastes, looking for a bite here or there. Maybe not quite that dramatic, but you get the point. The Horny Toad by Coop Ale Works is actually my first foray into blonde ales, but … Continue reading [Quick Shots] Horny Toad by Coop Ale Works →