Site-Core

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RESOURCES:

<www.soldiersystems.net> Cutting edge military industry news blog site
<www.military1.com> free online resource for military personnel and their families
<www.policeone.com>mission is to provide officers with information and resources that make them better able to protect their communities
<http://gunsandtactics.com>a new web destination focused on everything guns and tactics!
<www.defensereview.com> Latest in Defense industry news
<kitup.military.com> Latest news on military kit, standard issue and beyond
<www.itstactical.com> Dedicated to showcasing the everyday gear and DIY projects that can help you live better on the tactical side of life.
<strikehold.wordpress.com> Blog on spec-ops, intended for both real-deal operators as well as hobbiests & enthusiasts
<militarytimes.com/gearscout/> Latest MIL gear tech blog
<downrangegear.wordpress.com/> Gear blog of a former Marine making innovative kit, some even for sell.
<airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com> Military based news
<www.defensetech.org> Latest tech news for the defense industry
<www.globalsecurity.org> Vast security/defense information
<www.fas.org> World Strategic Security data
<http://peosoldier.army.mil> Current and future US soldier intel
<www.army-technology.com> Defense Industry Resources
<www.janes.com> Pro security resources if you can afford them
<survivorsfortress.com> Survival and preparedness resource
<www.bladehq.com/cat--Learn-Knives--2623> Blade HQ has a pretty good pile of knife guides and tutorials going here

REFERENCE/REVIEWS:

<www.militarymorons.com> Great current military review and reference site
<jerkingthetrigger.com> Jerking the Trigger strives to bring you the latest in tactical gear news and reviews
<www.diytactical.com> Dedicated to making and moding gear with field reveiws
<www.specwargear.com>Specializing in Spec-Ops reference
<www.ttellc.net>2 Tactical dudes beating up on Gear and giving solid reviews.
<geargeeksreview.blogspot.com>Gear Geek's review site, former Marine and LEO
<knifeinformer.com> Folding and tactical knife review site
<www.bladereviews.com> Review site specializing in high quality blades
<www.theboxotruth.com>Awesome real world ballistic intel
<www.nh-tems.com>NH-TEMS Tactical Medical Resources Site
<www.special-warfare.net>Japanese airsoft, but good reference pics
<www.inetres.com/gp/military/>Great FM/TM based weapon ref and more
<www.olive-drab.com>Older Wars military reference
<http://world.guns.ru>Solid gun reference

FORUMS:

<www.socnet.com> The original SOF BTDT forum
<www.shadowspear.com> SOF info site with a good forum of BTDT members
<www.lightfighter.net>Real deal dude hangout with a dash of airsoft fanboys chiming and lurking
<gearmaker.org> A forum for those who make tactical gear
<edcforums.com>Every Day Carry Forums. Discussion and reviews of the items we carry everyday and the gear to carry them in.
<www.10-8forums.com> Tactical forum with a Law Enforcement core
<getoffthex.com> Tactical forum brought to you from Tacticalresponse.com
<www.usualsuspect.net> Knife / blade based forums in a tactical environment.
<www.assaultweb.net> Mix of Pros and Enthusiasts
<www.ar15.com/> Based on ar15 and ak47 talk, but plenty more topics

<www.m4carbine.net> Technical and Professional discussion forums for enthusiasts of the M4 and AR15 family of weapons.

MEDIA:

<http://www.army.mil/media/> Recent media direct from the Army
<http://www.usmc.mil/>Recent images direct from the Marines
<http://www.navy.mil/view_galleries.asp>Navy image archive
<http://www.af.mil/photos/> Air Force images
<http://cgvi.uscg.mil/>Coast Guard images, read first time page
<http://www.militaryimages.net/>Grab bag of military photos

GEAR STORES:

<www.maxpedition.com>Hard Use gear, great unique products for mil and civ.
<www.lapolicegear.com> Low Prices and big selection, founded / run by LEOs.
<www.skdtac.com> High-end gear, with NO-BS Guarantee & lots of exclusives.
<www.tacticaldistributors.com> Specialized wholesale distributor of high end tactical equipment now also offering retail
<www.511tactical.com>Popular and solid tactical clothing company
<www.emdomusa.com> Very Innovative and solid pouch designs
<www.countycomm.com> Supplier of great and unique mil / survival gear
<www.tacarm.com> Unique line of soft armor inserts and ballistic combat uniform
<tactical.beyondclothing.com> high end custom cold weather clothing.
<www.awsin.com> Good gear selection and offer "larger" tactical items
<www.oneshottactical.com> Canadian supplier of high quality tactical gear.
<www.kifaru.net> Known for large packs with top quality and customization
<www.supplycaptain.com> Hard to find gear modding goods and more
<www.practicaltactical.net> Great store, also makes own gear
<www.tacticaltailor.com> Solid tactical gear maker, creator of the Malice Clip.
<rockmountaintactical.com> "The Professional's Choice for Tactical Nylon Gear, Flashlights, Firearms Accessories and Battle Blades."
<www.afmo.com> Family owned with good selection of tactical gear at solid prices.
<www.jprifles.com> Known for their performance rifles and collaborations with VTAC.
<www.mydogtag.ca> Canadian based dog tag specialists.
<www.militaryboots.com>Supplying all the big names in military boots including specific branch approved designs
<www.bdu.com> Offer a great selection of the latest tactical uniforms
<www.tactical.com> Tactical gear store specializing in Blackhawk! Brand selection
<www.gmstactical.com> AZ based, LEO run tac-store bringing all the latest sweet gear at very competative prices
<www.cryeprecision.com/>Home of multicam and innovative tactical gear
<www.geardo.com/eglalbum/index.html> Made to order high quality gear
<www.highspeedgearinc.com/>As the name implies, some tough gear
<www.tacticalresponsegear.com>Large selection and use what they sell
<www.paracletearmor.com>High end armor and gear
<www.atstacticalgear.com>Large selection including their own gear line and nice enough to have big forums
<www.tacticalassaultgear.com>Some good gear, also carries other products
<www.specopsbrand.com>Tough gear with good customer support
<www.eagleindustries.com>Great gear, and a lot of products. Maker of CIRAS.
<www.spectergear.com>No nonesense gear
<www.stsgear.com>Small manufacturer, but with quality gear
<www.diamondbacktactical.com>Offer their own line of tough tactical gear.
<www.specopstech.com>High quality low drag gear. Can do custom.
<www.dropzonetactical.com>Canadian high grade mil textile/gear manufacture
<www.blackhawk.com>Popular gear maker, large selection
<www.patriotmaterials.com>Armor solutions and other gear
<www.rstacticalgear.com>Solid store, also home of BDS Tactical gear
<www.s-lite.com>Speciality Illumination products for night / NVG ops
<www.aggressor-group.com>Japanese, but a lot of gear and usually good pics
<www.blueforcegear.com> Known for their innovative slings and many tac nylon goods
<www.combatgunleather.com> High End Tactical Leather - Custom and Handmade by Erik Little

<beezcombatsystems.com> Specializing in custom body armor carriers and tactical gear
<www.sandstromproducts.com> Mil Spec Coatings for many special applications
<www.body-armour-protection.co.uk> British based specializing in armor, yet offer many other quality tactical goods
<www.tacticalfirstaidkits.com> Source for First Aid Kits and Tactical Medical Supplies
<www.survivalmetrics.com> Providing Survival, Medical, and Emergency Preparedness Kits and Supplies
<www.uspatriottactical.com> U.S. PATRIOT TACTICAL, Run By Craziest S.O.B You'll Ever Know
<www.topbrassmilitary.com> Retailer with large selection of tactical clothing, gear, weapon accessories, footwear.
<www.knifeart.com> High end custom knives ranging from functional pieces of art to all business tactical.
<www.combattrainingaids.com> Specializing in combat training weapons - replicas / "ducks"
<www.safeguardarmor.com> a world-leading premium body armor designer and manufacturer.

AUSSIE GEAR:

<www.sordaustralia.com> Melbourne based clothing for operators and security personnel
<www.austecc.com.au> Solid selection of Tactical Equipment, Camping Equipment & Army Clothing
<www.platatac.com>Carry good stock of MIL/LE gear and make their own
<www.crossfire.com.au>Site looks are rough, but their product comes highly recommended.
<www.sasequip.com>Stock specialist military equipment, run by 2 soldiers.

TRAINING:

<www.grahamcombat.com> Tactical Training with Matt Graham

<www.vikingtactics.com> Tactical Training with Kyle Lamb

<www.roninstrategies.com> Tactical Training with Jason Long and Jason Redding based in TN

<www.costaludus.com> Tactical Training with Chris Costa

<www.tacticalresponse.com> Tactical Training headed by James Yeager

<www.stoicventures.com> Tactical Training by Mike Lamb

<www.lonestarmedics.com> Medical based Tactical Training in the Texas areas, headed by Caleb Causey

<www.m3-strategies.com> Tactical Training by Stephen Pineau

<www.darkangelmedical.com> Medical Based Tactical Training with Kerry "Pocket Doc" Davis

<www.haleystrategic.com> Tactical Training by Travis Haley

<www.nolatac.com> Tactical Training by Brannon LeBouef

<www.loguesolutions.com> Missouri based company, focusing on narcotics and arrest warrant training

<www.athenaacademy.com> ATHENA Academy Female Bodyguard/Close Protection Specialist training

OTHER:

<sevignyperformance.com> Dave Sevigny, IPSC World Champion, Team Glock.
<wildernessoutfittersarchery.com> Primitive + Traditional Hunting and Trekking Supplies, Pathfinder Training School
<www.cqbk9.com> Close Quarter Battle Professionally Trained K-9s
<www.thorgdg.com> a dynamic organization for not only training, but all aspects of security
<www.corpsstrength.com> Effective and simple workout program to be in military level working fitness and stay there

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Monkey Stats: 5' 4" , 135ish pounds, wear around size 7 footwear. Waist 28 true

A little about The Monkey:

I got my nickname by being DJ Monkeyboy back in the day and since I'm pretty short and wiley, the nickname seems to fit. When I moved from the Midwest to the west coast the public DJ thing ended, so I shorted the name down to just Monkey.

Despite my obvious interest in all things tactical, my main skill set is art and design. I have always been interested in the military, but the parents pushed college pretty hard so that’s where I ended up. Post graduation, I came across an opportunity to get a little closer to the MIL side, yet not waste all that schooling money, by joining the Army Game Project team. Although my work starts in the public domain, it transitions to the full gov/training side, which I hope aids in saving lives. My status as a DOD Contractor for the US Army is not considered full military; however, the Project is a great way for me to serve the US war fighters with my unique skill set of videogame art and design. My morale patches are another example of using my art skills to add a little amusement in the MIL/LEO/GOV systems. I know they won't change the world, but I'm happy to see them put a smile on a service person's face when times aren't always so pleasant.

Sometimes I’m called things on the net like “warboy poser” and I wish those people would take time to learn more about me. I do my best to gather tactical knowledge and participate in training when possible, but you will never hear me claim to be some high speed cool guy you should listen to. I don't mind looking a little goofy if it helps service people learn a little more about gear. Hopefully this helps them get what is best for their needs and thus allowing them to focus on more important things. Although I'm not downrange in the suck, when I review items I make sure to use them how a service person would in order to determine if the product does what it is designed to do while being strong enough to survive hard use. This site is not about trying to look cool; I made it to share information.

When I have time, I take stabs at designing kit of my own. I do my best to only make items that bring substantial improvements or at least different approaches to what is currently out on the market. I keep my reference information in the “Customize” section, those who also like to mod or create their own kit may find it helpful.

Browse around. Someday I'll improve the site design flow, but the poor monkey only has so much time in a day to devote to his hobby. Until then, I hope you find my site useful. Keep in mind this review site is totally separate from our store site and links to where you can buy review items are typically at the bottom of the articles.

MSM Ghetto Design APT When I got started:

MSM Warehouse San Jose:

MSM MK01: