We sometimes neglect working on the fundamentals. These are the core skills around which everything rotates. It’s sometimes necessary to...

I had a job in Eastern Europe during the Cold War that, in a nutshell, consisted of emplacing spy networks...

We’ve all heard the expression “It’s better to have and not need than to need and not have.” Another important...

My wife and I have a saying: “Every night is Saturday night, but every morning is Monday morning.” We both...

In an era of persistent conflict both at home and abroad, life’s uncertainty can test whether or not we are...

When do we perform a magazine change with our carbines? I think the answer should be when we want to,...

Anyone who has a footprint on social media has probably been on the receiving end of either an attack or...

Telling a guy how to work out is like telling him how to work the barbeque pit in his backyard. Most...

Look where you want to go. Don’t look where you don’t want to go. Whether it’s a date with someone...

If you don't follow Ballistic contributor Pat McNamara on Instagram (@TmacsInc), well, for starters, you're an idiot. It also means...

Bad shit happens in life. It’s life. People die, jobs are lost, deals fall apart, illness strikes, property is damaged,...