Online forums where I participate under the screen name rob_s

Floridashootersnetwork.com

military & LE discussion

M4-pattern carbine & training discussion

silencer and other class III discussion

AK-pattern rifle discussion

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

weapon components, silencers, custom AR builds

ammo, gun parts, optics

nylon gear

nylon gear

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

Surefire (handheld and weapon lights)

pistol and fore grips

compact lightweight optics

Flipup BUIS)

AK optic mount rails

stocks and muzzle devices

nylon belts

9mm suppressor

Schools/Instructors I have trained with

Cumberland Tactics (Randy Cain)

EAG Tactical (Pat Rogers)

Magpul Dynamics (formerly SDI Tactcial, Travis Haley)

Morrigan Consulting (Bill Jeans)

Yvapai Firearms Academy (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

1911 pattern handguns

9mm handguns

Lancaster Consulting (AK-pattern rifles)

1911 pattern handguns