Author: Jack Bogart

There been a lot of controversy over the SIG P320 Pistol, especially after a false narrative was shared following the death of an Air Force Airman last summer at the hands of another Security Forces Defender. Rather than take responsibility for the death of his fellow service member, the perpetrator claimed the M18 Modular Handgun, a P320 variant, fired in an uncommanded discharge. Despite that being a lie, the internet went wild for it. Quite a few instructors as well as some professional organizations and ranges joined in on the hysteria and banned use of the firearm in events and…

By Scott Conditt Posted in #Guns Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring something new to the table to forge its path. It did just that. In fact, it did more than that. Rather than offering a singular new feature to make it stand out, it introduced a remarkable combination of features into the duty-grade 9mm…

The suppressor-ready JP-5 PDW Package is purpose-built for compact performance.Personal defense weapons, or PDWs, were originally designed for second-line troops who needed more firepower than a pistol could provide, but didn’t want the bulk of a full-sized rifle. Compact carbines were the perfect bridge for that gap. Guns like the FN P90 submachine gun, SR-2 Veresek and the H&K MP7 are some of the early versions of military guns used in the PDW capacity.The evolution of compact firearm platforms has increasingly emphasized portability, modularity and refined shooting performance, opening up a market for civilians. Some notable PDWs that have gained…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — Inside a small workspace filled with printers, plastic filament and computer-aided design software, a battlefield problem can be solved with a solution and takes shape one layer at a time. That process was the focus of the 3D printing symposium, hosted by 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), where Soldiers across the installation received hands-on familiarization with additive manufacturing and learned how the capability can support readiness, sustainment and innovation across the force. For Sgt. Clarissa De La Cruz — a 91E, allied trade specialist — her job is built around solving problems. Her military occupational…

47th Circuit Court Judge John Economopoulos approved the appointment of a receiver on behalf of K Enterprises Rentals, LLC, owned by Ken Gartland.The order follows the departure of Bark River Knives from the building at 6911 County Road 426 M5 Road, owned by K Enterprises. According to statements made in court, Bark River Knives allegedly left behind equipment and other personal property at the site after ceasing operations. The receiver, Scott Wolfson, will inventory and sell the property remaining inside the building, with proceeds from the sale to be distributed among creditors with claims against Bark River Knives, also known…

The right pair of climbing shoes is the ultimate link between you and the rock. They transform microscopic edges and slick smears into secure, confidence-inspiring footholds. For this update, diehard rock hounds Rob Simpson and Miya Tsudome put eight new climbing shoes through a three-month testing cycle, logging over 30 sessions to evaluate performance across gym training, steep bouldering, and technical face climbing. From the pocketed volcanic tuff of Bishop to the massive granite multi-pitches of Yosemite Valley to the steep granite towers near Buena Vista, Colo., they pushed these shoes to their absolute limits in a variety of vivid…

Tucking into the woods on a late Friday afternoon, my family headed to our favorite backpacking site. The state park trail cycles through the best of what the upper Ozarks has to offer — large boulders, towering cliffs above creek beds, and changing ecosystems along the trail, from tall Pines to wide oaks and prairie grass. On my back is a solid 27 pounds of toddler (our child), his KidCo Peapod, and my sleeping pad, while my partner has the rest of what we need — our cookware, our sleeping bags, and of course, our Big Agnes Copper Spur UL…

Rohde & Schwarz and Quantum Systems sign strategic Memorandum of Partnership to jointly integrate advanced EW capabilities and C-UAS solutions into next-generation uncrewed-systems, delivering robust, defense solutions for evolving threat environments. Bonn, May 12, 2026 – Rohde & Schwarz today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quantum Systems during AFCEA 2026. This strategic agreement marks a significant step toward advancing integrated defense capabilities through the combination of electromagnetic warfare (EW) and counter uncrewed arial systems (C-UAS) expertise and cutting-edge uncrewed systems. Quantum Systems, a key player in the development of uncrewed and intelligent aerial systems, will…

One of America’s most remote, isolated national parks is dealing with a fast-moving wildfire, and it can all be traced back to a sailing trip gone wrong. Santa Rosa, one of the five islands in Channel Islands National Park, caught fire after a stranded sailor reportedly set off flares to attract rescuers, and the fire remained uncontained Monday morning. The Fire Channel Islands National Park is a series of five islands around 30 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. The park attracted over 227,000 visitors in 2025. Santa Rosa is the second-largest island in the park, and is…

The best climbing pants move with you. They hold up to rough rock and brushy approaches, and stay comfortable through long days of hiking, climbing, and hanging around camp. For this update, seasoned climber and lead tester Rob Simpson put three new pairs through a three-month winter-and-spring testing cycle in Colorado. Logging at least five pitches, eight approach miles, and one indoor climbing session in every pair, he wore them on long approaches to backcountry climbing zones in Baja, on single-pitch sport and trad routes around Buena Vista, Colo., and on indoor climbing walls. Rain, snow, harsh winds, warm sun,…