Author: Jack Bogart

When it comes to carry guns, are red dots really that much better than iron sights? I hit the range to find out.Just 13 years ago, when I authored the book, Handgun Training for Personal Protection, I included a chapter on red dot sights, where I wrote, “The future is coming. When it gets here, we will all shoot better and faster.” In some ways, reflex-style red dot sights have come a long way in the past 13 years, and today, many believe a self-defense handgun without one is unsuitable … or even antiquated. I’ve spent a good part of…

BEMOWO PISKIE TRAINING AREA, Poland – U.S. Army Capt. Harold McMurrin quickly stood out in the Field Artillery Squadron (FAS), 2d Cavalry Regiment (2CR), for his technical skills and innovative ideas. As commander of the Launched Effects “Demon” Battery, he was tasked with building the unit from scratch and introduced advanced\, unmanned aerial systems — remotely piloted aircraft with cameras and sensors — to the regiment. His experience, leadership, and vision have placed the Launched Effects Battery at the center of the Army’s modernization efforts. “He’s got a long, varied background… very smart, very growth-minded,” U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven…

World records were expected to fall like trees at the inaugural Enhanced Games as drug-fueled athletes chopped them down. Instead, what the Games might have unexpectedly proven is that training with performance-enhancing drugs doesn’t guarantee wins or world records. Out of 22 events, only one world record was broken. Kristian Gkolomeev, clad in a futuristic, Enhanced-designed super suit, touched the finish of the 50m freestyle race at 20.81 seconds — 0.07 seconds under the standing world record. The accomplishment won him $1 million in prize money. “It was a great race, I had a lot of fun,” Gkolomeev said in…

Espoo, Finland – April 28th, 2026 – Savox Communications, a global leader in mission-critical hearing protection and communication solutions, has secured a new multi-million order in Asia for approximately 8,000 units of Savox TRICS C2 communication hubs and Savox Noise-COM 100 headsets, further strengthening Savox’s position as a trusted long-term partner in the region. The continued selection of Savox solutions highlights customer confidence in Savox’s ability to deliver reliable, high-performance systems that meet the operational demands of mission-critical environments. The order reflects strong momentum in the region, supported by Savox’s responsiveness, product quality, and long-term lifecycle support. “For defence, safety…

The 2026 Overland Expo West show in Flagstaff, Ariz., proved its worth by showcasing unique overland builds, how-to talks, and the latest and greatest in gear. From newly released adventure rigs and slide-in truck toppers to the latest rooftop tents, winches, and more, this show had it all. More than 28,500 attended this year’s show, up a tick from last year but down about 1,000 people from 2024. Vendors were down slightly this year compared to 2025 (420 versus 423), though up from 2024 (415). All 50 states were represented, and 132 total instructors and trainers facilitated a variety of…

It’s been a tough couple of years for Stellantis. The world’s fourth-largest automaker lost more than $26 billion in 2025 and this week revealed a $70 billion turnaround plan that will see it roll out at least 60 new vehicles by the end of the decade. The “Fastlane 2030” strategy could be good news for those who take it slower off-road. “Our brands are our strongest assets,” Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa told investors, analysts, and anyone else dialing into Thursday’s daylong presentation of the company’s new, $70 billion Fastlane 2030 turnaround plan. The fourth-largest automaker on the planet, Stellantis, comprises…

Yosemite National Park is one of America’s most iconic landscapes, and millions of people visit each year to get their chance to explore this magical place. The popular park has always experienced crowds, but a timed entry system, which limited the number of people admitted into the park at any one time, helped mitigate the congestion. Then, in early 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) announced it was abandoning the reservation system, which had been in place since 2020. Memorial Day posed the first real test of how the park would fare without it, and after the busy holiday weekend,…

Allen-Vanguard, leaders in the design, development and delivery of integrated, platform-agnostic systems, in collaboration with Hyperion Defence Solutions, is showcasing a novel integrated approach to Joint Fires training and simulation at CANSEC. This approach focuses on configurable, accreditable systems tailored to meet the specific operational, facility, battlespace and training requirements of the end user. Allen-Vanguard will be at CANSEC on Stand #800 to discuss this and all their advanced Radio Frequency (RF) solutions for electronic warfare, counter-RCIED and counter- UAS operations. Hyperion has deep expertise in Joint Fires support and training, simulation and the establishment and delivery of modern training…

Convergence Design Services to Launch the MIL-V at CANSEC 2026 OTTAWA, ON — On May 27, at Canada’s largest annual defence and security trade show, a new chapter in Canadian sovereign defence capability begins. The MIL-V is a fully sovereign electrically powered military vehicle platform, built entirely in Canada, owned entirely by Canada, with every line of IP staying right here. But what makes the MIL-V more than a product launch is the story behind it: thirteen Canadian technology and engineering companies who chose to build something together, brought together and integrated by Convergence Design Services as the platform prime.…

GM Defence has appointed the UK company ISTEC Services Limited as its preferred mission kit supplier for UK and wider EU/NATO programmes. The agreement places ISTEC as the exclusive supplier to GM Defence for all UK opportunities and as a preferred supplier for all other EU/NATO or worldwide markets. This appointment reinforces GM Defence’s UK-based supply chain expansion strategy and is aligned with their wider UK-based development plans, thus supporting the sustainment and creation of UK jobs and increasing UK defence export potential. ISTEC Services Ltd is a British company with 37 years of operationally proven experience in the design,…