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2 weeks ago | thegearbunker.com | Scott Witner

When it comes to handgun calibers, the 9mm sits comfortably on the throne. It’s cheap, everywhere, and gets the job done. But if you’re the type who digs a little deeper, you might have run across its fast, flat-shooting cousin: the .38 Super. Originally developed in 1929 to defeat barriers like car doors and early body armor, the .38 Super still packs a serious punch today. So, why do some shooters choose it over the modern 9mm? And more importantly, is .38 Super a good option for self-defense?

2 weeks ago | thegearbunker.com | Scott Witner

Inside the Go-Bag of a Real-Life Undercover JournalistImagine slipping past armed guards at a Middle Eastern checkpoint. Navigating back alleys in Russia without tipping off the local surveillance network. Charging your phone in a Chinese airport without giving hackers an open window into your life. For investigative journalist Vegas Tenold, this isn’t fiction. It’s just another day on the job.

1 month ago | thegearbunker.com | Scott Witner

When the skies open up and the range turns to soup, there are two kinds of people: those who call it a day, and those who tighten their laces and get after it. If you’re the latter, VIKTOS has something you’ll want on your radar—and on your feet. Meet the Range Trainer™ XD Waterproof Boot, a new breed of tactical footwear built for shooters, hustlers, and weekend warriors who refuse to take rain checks.

1 month ago | thegearbunker.com | Scott Witner

HOP Munitions is moving a massive lot of .223 55-grain FMJ ammo — and passing the savings on to you. For a limited time, get 1,000 rounds for just $460. For bulk ammo orders of 10,000 or more, call (330) 749-5234. STOCK UP NOWStay tuned to The Gear Bunker and be a part of this all veteran-owned website. And be sure to subscribe to our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels. Sign up to be notified on YouTube ensuring you’ll know immediately when new content is uploaded.

1 month ago | thegearbunker.com | Scott Witner

Some gear just sticks with you. In the early 1990s, while stationed at Camp Lejeune, I picked up a Citizen Promaster Diver at the base PX. I was an Infantry Mortarman running 81s and later deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). That watch stayed strapped to my wrist through jungle humidity, saltwater swims, cold-weather field ops, and long nights in the rain. It never once gave up. No batteries to change. No special care required.