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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…

Ferro Concepts – GRAB GRAB is a versatile, modular solution designed for end-users who require a discreet, adaptable, and durable carry system. Engineered with mission-specific customization in mind, GRAB integrates seamlessly into both covert and overt operational environments, providing enhanced functionality without compromising on profile or comfort. I first heard about Ferro Concepts’ GRAB last year at Enforce Tac from some friends in the British Forces who were using them. At SHOT Show I got a chance to check it out and I’m impressed. The quality is high and it doesn’t come across as a “tactical” bag but rather something…

After an extended absence driven by global production disruptions and supply-chain challenges, the highly regarded PenCott® GreenZone™ camouflage pattern is returning to the market on a new line of durable performance fabrics. Hyde Definition Ltd., creator of the PenCott family of camouflage patterns, has partnered with leading global fabric innovator WidePlusInternational, based in Taoyan, Taiwan, to introduce a fully renewed ecosystem of GreenZone woven and printed materials at EnforceTac2026 in Nürnberg. A New Manufacturing Partnership The collaboration between Hyde Definition and WidePlusInternational represents a strategic step forward in rebuilding the PenCott supply chain. As a vertically-integrated and direct factory-managed textile…

FORT BENNING, Ga. — As small unmanned aircraft systems, sUAS, become a defining feature of the modern battlefield, the Maneuver Center of Excellence is ensuring every new Soldier has a high-tech edge. One-Station Unit Training trainees are now undergoing a 10-hour sUAS familiarization course integrated into their formal program of instruction. Using Virtual Battle Space 4 software and the Virtual Drone Collective Trainer plug-in, Infantry and Armor trainees master flight mechanics before stepping onto a live flight line. The 12-lane curriculum, modeled after the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Ranger Robotics Lethality Course, is designed to take a Soldier from basic “buttonology”…

Tisas Arms Corp Begins Georgia Operations BUFORD, GA – Firearms manufacturer and 1911 behemothTisas announced today the launch of their new US division located in Buford, Georgia. After twenty years of importer partnerships, Tisas Arms will receive shipments directly from their manufacturing facility in Trabzon, Türkiye, to be sold through their US distribution network for US consumer sales. To expedite organizational development and minimize disruptions to the supply chain, Tisas Arms CEO Erdal Kaya announced the addition of Tisas-veteran Tim Mulverhill as Vice President of Operations, “I look forward to Tim’s assistance standing up the new organization. He brings several…

“It’s a group mindset out here,” can be heard from the passenger side of a dusty off-highway vehicle roaring down a desert trail. Among the towering Saguaro cacti, leathery-leafed Jojoba shrubs, and pungent creosote bushes, two off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts talk shop in a side-by-side on a straightaway section of Arizona’s Boulders OHV Trail. Their goal? Highlighting the importance of courteous, safe, and informed off-highway driving … and having a little fun exploring Arizona in the process. Nick Olson takes his Chupacabra Off Road OHV on the trail; (photo/AZGFD) Meet the driver: off-highway expert, Nick Olson, who has coupled his…

Boker whipped up something special for stiletto-heads this, with the incoming – although none-too-creatively-titled – Stiletto 3.5, an homage to historical examples of the form produced with modern materials chosen from the Boker Plus suite. You might think that, given the name, the Stiletto 3.5 has a blade length of 3.5 inches – but that isn’t so. According to the official spec sheet, its blade length is 3.15 inches, but makers measure blade length from different starting points so the name could refer to the blade’s overall size, including the non-edged portions. Either way, the functional designation remains the same…