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		<title>The D.O.P.E. Drill: A 25-Round Test That Tells You Exactly How Good You Are</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Witner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most shooters think they know their skill level. The D.O.P.E. Drill replaces assumptions with hard data, measuring speed, accuracy, and performance from 5 to 25 yards.]]></description>
		
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		<title>5.11 Summer Gear and Clothes &#124; Art&#8217;s Hot picks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MVR 3-in-1 &#8211; 3L P I’ve been a fanny pack user for decades. Way back, I used them for hiking and outdoor excursions for carrying essential items. In the mid-nineties when I was a cop, I bought one of the first concealed carry fanny packs affectionately known as a “shoot me first bag” for off-duty [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Kifaru Checkpoint Review: American-Made Gear for Everyday Missions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let’s face it: airline travel has been getting more expensive. To cut costs, the ready man sticks with a carry-on and a personal item. To meet that need for more usable space in a personal item, Kifaru’s Checkpoint steps into the gap. From the office to the airport, it delivers the packing space that matters. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5.11 Launches High-Performance Medical Scrubs for Healthcare Professionals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[5.11 introduces high-performance medical scrubs designed for healthcare professionals, featuring durable fabrics, moisture-wicking tech, and all-day comfort.]]></description>
		
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		<title>AMTAC Blades Tyrant Review: A Fixed Blade Sized for Everyday Carry</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Witner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The AMTAC Blades Tyrant is a compact MagnaCut fixed blade designed to disappear into your EDC.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The 8-Minute Dry Fire Routine That Builds Real Skill</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Witner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eight minutes a day. That's all it takes to build better pistol skills. Learn the dry fire routine Rick uses to improve grip, presentation, red dot acquisition, and draw efficiency while creating habits that carry over to live fire.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Book Review: The Most Dangerous Man by Jack Murphy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Witner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jack Murphy's The Most Dangerous Man takes the classic hunter-versus-prey concept and updates it for a modern audience. With authentic fieldcraft, believable action, and a relentless pace, it's a thriller that's difficult to put down.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Actually Use Their Gear (2026 Guide)</title>
		<link>https://www.thegearbunker.com/best-fathers-day-gifts-for-dads-who-actually-use-their-gear-2026-guide/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Buying a gift for Dad can be tough because a lot of gear looks cool but doesn’t hold up. Here in The Gear Bunker, we know what gear we want.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Designed for the Hunt, Built for Hard Men: Reviewing Kifaru’s New Apparel Line</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From my time in infantry training and various outdoor pursuits, I’ve learned to value clothing that can take abuse while still performing across changing environments. That experience tends to make it easy to separate marketing claims from gear that holds up in the field. This year, Kifaru International expanded beyond its well-known packs, load-bearing systems, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>THE MONTANA: MKC’s First Folding Knife</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Gauthier]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MISSOULA, Mont. (May 26, 2026) — Since its founding nearly six years ago, Montana Knife Company (MKC) has been known for a single style of knife. Fixed blades with a hunting heritage, designed around concepts born in a two-car garage. What came out of that garage became the country’s most sought-after American-made knives and a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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