About Our Team

Jake

GS3 Creator, Contributor

Jake is a Marine Corps Infantry veteran and current 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard. Previously published in Military Times’ Gear Scout blog, RECOIL Concealment, and Lethal Minds Journal, Jake is passionate about studying history, analyzing gear with obsessive detail, and collecting curio and relic firearms.

Interests include:

  • Tactical Firearms and Gear
  • Curio and Relic Firearms
  • Camping, Hiking, and Other Outdoors Activities
  • Preparedness
  • Tactical Fitness
  • Military Surplus Gear
  • Cigars

A message from Jake: My goal is to make GS3 a timeless, trusted resource where people can come to get the straight dope on gear before spending their hard earned money. I look around the industry and see a lot of bullshit reviews and influencers tainted by sponsors, ad revenue, and their own self interest. I want to provide real value to the community, and I’m going to do it by being forthright with my readership and hard on the products I review. Thanks for checking out my page and I hope to hear from you in the comments! Cheers!