Welcome to Sentinel Keep

Learnings from your friendly neighborhood civilian.

The Why

Sentinel Keep is a civilian-run project focused on training, preparedness, and gear — built on the belief that capable individuals create stronger, more resilient communities.

We don't come from military or law enforcement backgrounds. We're regular people learning how to train better, use our gear more effectively, and make smarter decisions when it comes to defense and readiness. This site is our place to document that journey and share what we learn along the way.

We're not claiming to be experts. We're not here to posture. We're here to test, train, and keep improving — then pass that information on to others who are doing the same.

You might see reviews, field tests, or breakdowns of gear and setups. Sometimes we may get products sent to us, and when that happens, we'll be upfront about it. But the mission doesn't change: every post is written from the perspective of the everyday prepared civilian. If it isn't something we'd actually use, carry, or rely on, we'll say so. We're not here to sell hype — we're here to share what holds up and what doesn't, based on our own hands-on experience.

The goal of Sentinel Keep is simple: cut through the noise and provide real-world insights for civilians who want to be more capable — whether that's through better equipment, more reps on the range, or smarter training choices.

We're not waiting around for someone else to tell us how to be ready. We're figuring it out, one step at a time — and sharing it so others can too.