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Nashville, TN – ZeroTech Optics is proud to announce the launch of the new Thrive 1-10×24 SFP Illuminated LPVO series, delivering enhanced versatility, precision, and rugged performance for shooters who demand more from their low power variable optic. The new 1-10×24 LPVO lineup expands the popular Thrive family, offering a true 1x for rapid target acquisition and extending out to 10x magnification for confident mid-range engagement. Designed for competition, tactical applications, and dynamic hunting scenarios, the Thrive 1-10×24 provides the flexibility modern shooters require in a single optic. The series is available in three illuminated reticle configurations: TH11024RAR-IR – RAR…

The Olympic Skimo Sprints were held at the Stelvio Alpine Skiing Centre in Bormio, Italy, today, and two athletes made Olympic history. Marianne Fatton of Switzerland and Oriol Cardona Coll of Spain won the Skimo Sprint event for the women’s and men’s divisions, earning the sport’s first Olympic gold medals. During the race, heavy snowfall made the conditions challenging for racers, who had to sprint uphill on skis, navigating “diamonds” that forced them into single-file paths. They then had to remove their skis, bootpack up a snow staircase, transition to downhill ski mode, and descend to complete the course. The…

In the world of suppressors, six years is a long time. That’s how long the Nomad Ti family has been around, and its latest generation marks a significant departure from previous designs. It still has the deep tone and versatility we’ve come to appreciate, but instead of being a welded, tubeless can, the new one is fabricated via additive manufacturing — 3D printing in metal. Dead Air has more experience than most when it comes to additive manufacturing. Their Lazarus 6 and Mojave 9 cans are both made this way and make use of a patented helical baffle design that…

Carson City, NV – LIFT Aviation and LIFT Airborne Technologies proudly announce the launch of the AV3 Assault, a Next-Generation Rotary Wing Helmet, engineered for Department of War personnel, Military Contractors, and General Aviation helicopter pilots. Designed from the ground up for modern rotary wing operations, the AV3 Assault delivers a powerful combination of advanced protection, mission adaptability, and all-day comfort. Designed for uncompromising performance, the ALSE/DOI-certified AV3 Assault features a lightweight carbon fiber shell paired with a next-generation EPS impact frame integrated with Koroyd® impact protection plates. This advanced construction delivers exceptional impact protection while enhancing airflow for sustained…

This year, for the first time in Olympic Games history, athletes from around the world are competing in ski mountaineering — “skimo.” There are two events: the sprint and the mixed relay, both of which include uphill and downhill portions. If you are unfamiliar with skimo, don’t worry. While it’s growing quickly in popularity, it’s still a relatively obscure sport, largely dominated by Type-2 Fun personalities. It is not a cool slang term for going skiing more often (i.e., ski mo’, not less). Instead, it’s a blend of backcountry and cross-country skiing, with a dash of mountaineering. The goal is to traverse…

I’m a huge fan of small, useful EDC tools. For years, I’ve carried the hard-to-beat Gerber Shard in my pocket and used it more times than I can count. So when an email about a pocket knife the size of a quarter landed in my inbox, I was intrigued. The fact that the tiny COiN knife sold somewhere around 5,000 units in just 5 days proved I wasn’t alone. What Is the COiN Knife? The COiN knife is smaller than a bottle cap; (photo/COiN) The COiN (silly capitalization is the brand’s, not mine) is a very small knife that clips…

By Kevin Creighton Posted in #Skills Movies and the real-world application of firearms have had a troubled relationship. We go to the movies to escape and to dream, so naturally, some of those flights of fancy wind up being applied to how guns are used in movies, and the hero of the movie winds up shooting 30 or so rounds from a six-shot revolver without reloading. Nice trick. For people like me, though, that sort of thing takes me out of the movie. I can only suspend my disbelief so far, so when something happens in the…

A solid fixed blade is an essential tool to have on camping trips, whether you’re only out there for a fun weekend or you’re a more hardcore through hiker on a week-long trip (or longer). The sheer number of survival skills that a knife enables is innumerable. But the knife you choose is pretty important. For instance, take Ontario’s iconic Old Hickory, an all-purpose outdoor knife that dates back to 1924 — yes, really. This blade’s silhouette, balance and materials have made it a timeless classic. But it could still be improved for modern usage. I really like this new…

CRO has developed a two-unit (2U) whole blood transport container designed to accept multiple Commercial Off-the-Shelf evaporative cooling engines. The system is intended to sustain up to 42 hours of low-titer O whole blood (LTOWB) cooling within transport temperature parameters (-10°C), depending on configuration and operating conditions. This solution reduces EM signature, provides indefinite non-powered cooling with appropriate consumable resupply, and addresses delayed MEDEVAC during LSCO. Background Contemporary large-scale combat indicates that the increased use of unmanned aircraft systems has expanded persistent ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) coverage and reduced freedom of maneuver across the battlespace. In LSCO (Large-Scale Combat…

HUXWRX and Strider Knives Introduce 50-Unit Military-Spec Black Magic Configuration Serialized suppressor and SMF knife specification represents the first and only public release of this configuration. SALT LAKE CITY — February 17, 2026 — HUXWRX Safety Co. and Strider Knives today announced the release of the Black Magic suppressor and Strider SMF Black Magic in a controlled allocation of 50 serialized configurations. The specification was originally engineered and manufactured to meet elite military operational requirements and is being made available publicly for the first time. Each suppressor and knife are precision laser engraved with matching serial numbers, permanently linking the…