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Why If you Form 1 an NFA item, disregard whatever purported “truth” a low-information trash weblog told you and listen to what we’ve heard directly from the BATFE: You have to mark any personally manufactured NFA item. The BATFE has gotten so many questions due to this garbage rumor they’ve even been stamping some forms reminding folks it needs to take place. Minimum Requirements The depth must be no more shallow than .003 inch with a text size no smaller than 1/16th of an inch. But we actually recommend going deeper and larger. Here’s why: If you only engrave to…

Carbondale, PA – February 9, 2026 – Gentex Corporation today announced its sponsorship of the Alliance Police Training Facility in Alliance, Ohio, through its Ops-Core® brand, the premier provider of high-performance helmet systems and integrated equipment for law enforcement and military professionals. With decades of experience as a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders and industrial personnel, Gentex’s sponsorship reflects acommitment to supporting law enforcement readiness with the highest performing products and investments that directly enhance officer safety, capability, and mission effectiveness. The Alliance Police Training Facility is widely recognized for delivering…

Test-driving new boats for a living sounds fun, but MasterCraft shows it’s tough work. Especially if you’re Phil, who has one of the most punishing jobs around. As the guy who takes wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and ski towboats and drives them in miserable conditions. You Can’t Test a Boat Inside (Photo/MasterCraft) When you’re building a new truck or SUV, you can do a lot of testing without even going outside. Fancy four-post rigs let you simulate years of driving without anyone inside, even running the engine up and down. All before a prototype hits the road for the first time. You…

Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device, first product to integrate RavenTalk Technology Las Vegas, NV, February 6, 2026 — Lynq Networks, a leader in local team communications addressing one of the largest connectivity challenges facing enterprises and governments, today announced the launch of RavenTalk. Built on Lynq’s Raven network stack, RavenTalk delivers secure, long-range, hands-free, decentralized voice and data communications, without base stations, access points or fixed infrastructure. Lynq also has announced that Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device that enables dependable team communication in challenging operational conditions, is the first product to integrate RavenTalk technology. Built on Lynq’s decentralized…

My eyes snapped open as I heard crashing all around me and beams of light shot through my bedroom window. The expected ice storm had arrived, wreaking havoc. Trees were bursting and falling everywhere, taking the power grid down with them. The constant hum of a powered home stopped, and an eerie silence took its place. Great. As the sun rose, it was time to get outside and assess the damage. With single-digit temps, I layered up and put on the Kifaru Torlander pants as the outermost layer on my lower body. After hunting in them in Wyoming a few…

By Julie Golob Posted in #Guns Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handgun for this review. Opening up the black box and unzipping the case, at first glance, I wondered if maybe I had made a mistake and grabbed the wrong pistol. For some reason, I expected Springfield Armory’s newest Echelon 9mm to look decidedly different from my full-size 4.5F. I even placed the…

Snakestaff Systems The Cantable Mag Carrier (CMC) is a soft-sided, standalone, low-visibility IWB magazine carrier designed for everyday carry. It offers multiple points of adjustment, allowing the user to fine-tune ride height and cant for an ergonomic spare-mag placement anywhere along the belt line. The mounting interface accepts a variety of popular EDC belt clips, including Discreet Carry Concepts and Ulticlip. Compatible with most slimline and double-stack magazines, the CMC delivers a comfortable, discreet solution for carrying a spare reload. The Cantable Mag Carrier by Snakestaff Systems is coming soon. This entry was posted on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at…

KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (05.02.2025) At SHOT Show 2026, UF PRO, part of the Mehler Systems Group and a leader in premium tactical clothing, presented its latest developments across the tactical clothing portfolio. The event offered visitors insight into both newly released products and upcoming additions planned for 2026. The showcase included several key autumn releases, among them the Hunter FZ Gen.3 Tactical Softshell Jacket, the Delta ML Gen.3 Tactical Winter Jacket, and the P-40 All-Terrain Gen.3 Tactical Pants. The Hunter FZ Gen.3 Tactical Softshell Jacket is designed as a versatile softshell layer for dynamic use in variable weather, balancing wind resistance,…

For This Black World War I Regiment, Battle Was On Two Fronts I recently found out about this article from DAV Magazine about Harlem’s own 15th New York National Guard Regiment, who volunteered to serve as part of the American Expeditionary Force in World War One. It’s an amazing unit made up of family, friends and neighbors, all Black men who wanted to serve their nation. They deployed to France as the 369th Infantry Regiment and served with great distinction earning the name of the “Harlem Hellfighters.” Unfortunately, a racially integrated military wouldn’t come until after the Second World War…

By Kit Perez Posted in #Survival Staying warm in cold temperatures isn’t always as easy as you think. Most people know that layering is the best option, but there’s more to it than just looking like Ralphie’s little brother in the classic movie A Christmas Story. It’s not enough to just pile layer after layer; to be effective, you also need to understand what kind of cold weather you’re dealing with and what your layers are made of. Today, we’ll talk about some pro tips for how to layer for cold weather in a way that keeps you…