The weapons, blades, optics, and packs all tell a story. They inform the character, showing the reader that particular individual’s level of training, experience, and backstory. Many are the same tools I trusted downrange. Being specific with that gear speaks to realism, capability, and mindset.

If you are a gear-minded reader or listener and are curious about the tools James Reece uses to stack bodies in my first novel, this gear guide is for you.