Tours of Duty – World War II
[Editor’s note: Surplus Today had the pleasure of interviewing several veterans from past and present wars to be part...
Tours of Duty – Operation: Desert Storm
[Editor’s note: Surplus Today had the pleasure of interviewing several veterans from past and present wars to be part...
Tours of Duty – Vietnam War
[Editor’s note: Surplus Today had the pleasure of interviewing several veterans from past and present wars to be part...
Camping & Outdoor Product Reviews
The following products have been provided to Surplus Today by a number of manufacturers that produce high-quality, innovative products...
Holiday Road: Surviving the Great American Road Trip
I vividly recall my first long-distance, solo road-trip back in 2007. I was in my late twenties and recently...
We’re Going Camping!
By Russell Gantos [Editor’s note: Yes, Russell is my brother who carries the family talent for humor and writing....
Featured Article – Surplus Today Interview with Sergeant Michael Sura
[Editor’s note. In keeping with this issue’s law enforcement theme, I had the pleasure to interview Sgt. Michael Sura...
Remembering Gilbert Friedman, founder of M&G Sales and devoted surplus owner.
Gilbert Friedman, owner and operator of M & G Sales of Norfolk, VA for 57 years, has passed. His...
Targeting Firearm Enthusiasts in Military Surplus Stores
By Kiernan Manion Due to the increase of gun stores and tactical supply shops subscribing to Surplus Today, our featured...
Marketing to Women in Surplus Stores
By Kiernan Manion with John Ottaviano & Eileen Flanagan of Rothco Small businesses from a number of industries know...
Laws of Concealed Carry Permits
by Margaret A. Lourdes, Esq. The Second Amendment of the Constitution guarantees “…the right of the people to...
Civilian World Applications – Military Surplus Product Reviews – Fall 2013
By Jim Lavalley ATS Detachable MOLLE First Aid Pouch Oh, boy. I’m well on my way to building...
ANME Chicago 2013 Show Review
By Kiernan Manion The ANM Expo in July was my first ANM show, and I was very excited to...
An Intro to Skeet & Trap Shooting
By Kiernan Manion Just mention the word “guns” and people usually have a reaction. Whatever that reaction might be,...