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When it comes to tactical shooting, everybody and their brother seem wrapped up in a sordid love affair with the AR-15. Their lightweight, ergonomic, user-friendly design, not to mention their suave good looks, has made them America’s firearms sweetheart. Unfortunately, despite their popularity, AR-15s get thrown more than their fair share of shade.  Plenty of politicians and gun-snubbing critics have unfairly slapped the discriminatory “assault rifle” label on the AR-15. As a result, some states aren’t as AR-friendly as others. I’m looking at you, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.  With its ill-gotten reputation and the…

Hey all, it has been a while since I put out a new 5 from the Grinder. There is a reason for that, our queue is about empty. I would like to get back to running one every couple of weeks, but to do that I need new makers to participate. So if you are a maker yourself, visit this link to find out how to be featured yourself. Or, if you have a favorite custom maker, send them the link so they can grow their audience. Today’s maker, John Best (John Best Handmade Knives), is not a maker I…

When I first saw the HOKA x Halfdays Kaha 2 Frost Moc GTX, I had questions. This collaboration between two undeniably popular brands looked pretty wild. Was it a hiking shoe? A slipper? Was it made for snow and ice? Were you supposed to wear it in the city, on the slopes, or on the trail? Upon further research, the two brands claim that the Kaha 2 Frost Moc GTX is designed to thrive in all of the above environments. I put that claim to the test, wearing the Kaha 2 Frosts in the rainy Pacific Northwest, the foothill trails…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Skills Ever wonder if you can learn how to shoot faster without sacrificing accuracy? This is a question many shooters have wrestled with in both competition and defensive shooting. In today’s article, veteran law enforcement officer and trainer Mike Boyle provides concrete steps you can take to improve your shooting speed. As with any firearms training, follow all safety rules and seek professional assistance locally for maximum benefit. Speed can be defined as the rate at which someone or something moves or operates. For the competitive shooter engaged in action shooting, well-placed…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

Salt Lake City, UT — February 9, 2026 — Organization of Strategic Sciences LLC (Strategic Sciences) today announced the successful completion of a Phase II Government Inspection & Performance Verification (GIPV) for its Multi-Function Muzzle Device (MFMD), marking a significant milestone in the development and maturation of the company’s next-generation suppressor technology. Building on a multi-year development effort spearheaded by the ASW Special Operations & Low Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Capability Development & Innovation (CD&I) Office, the Phase II GIPV validated both performance and manufacturability attributes of the MFMD system under government oversight. Completion of this inspection confirms the system’s readiness…

Helly Hansen: Buy Apparel, Get a Ski Pass (Photo/Helly Hansen) Helly Hansen is rewarding customers with resort perks such as single-day tickets, two-for-one deals, and more. The deals vary among more than 80 premier resorts across Europe and North America, so make sure you note the type of offer when you pick your resort. To get the brand’s Ski Free benefits, you need to buy a ski jacket or pants from the latest Helly Hansen ski collection. Don’t worry, there’s a lot of in-season gear to choose from, and you may even find some past-season layers, too. Shop Helly Hansen Topo Designs: Up…

Darley Defense Launches New Online Defense Platform Dedicated to Supporting the Military Community ITASCA, IL – February 11th, 2026 – Darley Defense, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its new online defense platform at darley.com/defense. This modernized online platform is built to best serve our customers and partners, delivering a unified user experience that streamlines navigation, accelerates content sourcing, and simplifies access to procurement information. The updated site clearly highlights Darley’s innovative capabilities and longstanding legacy of service. By integrating intuitive design and improved functionality, the new Darley Defense page…

CANCON East is back in the Carolinas for another year!Welcome to CANCON A Fully Suppressed Range Day! The World’s Favorite Suppressed Shooting Festival!CANCON is back again on the East Coast: Clinton, South Carolina. Join us at The Clinton House, May 8th-9th, 2026 for an action-packed weekend of fully suppressed shooting!BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE HEREThe Clinton House Plantation Shooting Complex is a massive venue and gives CANCON the room we need to expand! Located just 45 minutes south of Greenville, South Carolina, 1 hour north of Columbia, and 2 hours southwest of Charlotte, NC.More space means more shooting lanes and more…

SUFFOLK, Va. – The Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) command announced the winners of the first 2025 Information Warfare (IW) Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) awards, recognizing commands that have demonstrated sustained, superior performance and strengthened warfighting readiness in the IW domain. The Battle “E” award program was recently expanded by the Chief of Naval Operations to include the Information Warfare community, acknowledging the critical warfighting capabilities IW provides to the fleet. The winning commands represent the top ten percent of all IW commands, selected based on their performance throughout 2025. “The competition was exceptionally demanding, with those nominated demonstrating sustained superior…