Online forums where I participate under the screen name rob_s

military & LE discussion

M4-pattern carbine & training discussion

silencer and other class III discussion

Weapon & gear reviews and discussion

Custom Shops & Gunsmiths

Grip Modifications & other 'smithing services for plastic-framed pistols

Online retailers where I buy the majority of my gear

ammunition

nylon gear

weapon components, silencers, AR gunsmithing

AK-style rifles

weapon components and accessories

gunsmithing parts and tools

body armor, nylon gear, weapon accessories, training solutions

ammo, gun parts, optics

nylon gear

nylon gear

Clothing & Apparel

T-shirts with a libertarian point of view

Manufacturers whose gear I use

leather holsters, mag pouches, and belts

slings and Redimags

rail systems and sling mounts

nylon gear

rail systems, BUIS, light and optic mounts

stocks, grips, magazines

5.56 rifle suppressor

Covert Rifle Cases & Shoulder Bags

(handheld and weapon lights)

pistol and fore grips

compact lightweight optics

Flipup BUIS)

AK optic mount rails

Custom nylon gear (chest rigs, padded belts, pouches, bags, etc.)

stocks and muzzle devices

nylon belts

9mm suppressor

Schools/Instructors I have trained with

(Randy Cain)

(Pat Rogers)

(formerly SDI Tactcial, Travis Haley & Chris Costa)

(Bill Jeans)

(Louis Awerbuck)

Other Trainers that I recommend

On Target Tactical (Michael DiMaggio, Jack DiCristofalo)
(full disclosure, Jack is a personal friend)

Threat Solutions Group (Rick Pozzi)
(full disclosure, Rick is a personal friend)

Trident Concepts (Jeff Gonzales)

Vickers Tactical (Larry Vickers)

Viking Tactics (Kyle Lamb)

Brands of Firearms that I use

AR-pattern rifles and parts

AR-pattern rifles

9mm handguns

Lancaster Consulting (AK-pattern rifles)