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“The forward observer” magazine -A black rifle coffee publication- printed and distributed quarterly. Well written, extremely interesting, and expertly assembled. I am fan of “Soldier of Fortune” magazine. This has many similarities, the editor and staff writers are all veterans. They embed with military units in conflict zones and first responders reporting on ground truth. Marty Skovlund Jr is the editor, is a former U.S. Army Ranger with combat service. This magazine has a real SOF magazine flavor with a twist for the modern times, and current combat warrior generation. It’s very reflective of vets today and their attitudes, higher level of education as a group, and concerns in the modern era, but equally respectful to veterans of the past, and their contributions. It’s far more insightful, and not as raw as former publications of its type. There’s no obvious political slant, and it’s seems they go out of their way to avoid it. This is no way rah rah propaganda or combative & disrespectful to anyone. I think it is designed for a much broader appeal to the masses for consumption. It’s comes across as true journalism without spin. Much more sophisticated, reflective of the values, attitudes, ethos, and problems of veterans today; it’s very well done. Far different in many ways than forerunners of its type / genre. Check it out, I highly recommend…don’t expect “Soldier of Fortune”, but it will work. 😎

ShotShow 2023, a few things. My priority this year is weapon scopes; DMR / scout /Hunting types, and some handgun optics. There’s so much product, and so many vendors that you must set priorities, or you’ll get lost, and side tracked on the amount of shiny things (a lot of junk). This year one our vendors sponsored me to attend, again (School of Arms, SALINAS Ca.) I typically don’t like going to the show. This is my 14th show over the years. It’s a zoo! I’ll be posting some of my findings of optic over the next two days. What I like, new products, and what I saw. Only a small sample. Take care