Author: Jack Bogart

For the better part of the last two decades, polymer AR-15 magazines have dominated the market, as most clearly represented by Magpul’s PMAG introduced back in 2007. Since then, polymer magazines have evolved substantially, and you can now find every capacity, feature, and color you can think of being offered by dozens of manufacturers.Today, you can also find a decent variety of translucent AR-15 magazines, which seek to provide a constant and direct visual round count along with a unique aesthetic. Once seen as a novelty, they’ve become a serious contender alongside traditional opaque polymer options.That said, translucent magazines still…

Written by Mike Searson & David Lane If there was ever a knife design that captivates the minds of knife aficionados and casual knife users alike, it is the OTF (out the front) automatic. Alternately and somewhat incorrectly referred to as stilettos or even push-knives, OTFs have been hyped a lot by their use in fiction from pulp novels and spy films of the 1960s to more-modern video games and TV shows like 24. OTF knives represent a relatively small section of the automatic knife market. Most of this has to do with the poorly made imports that were popular…

NASHVILLE, TN – [August 28, 2026] – Tomahawk Performance has announced the MX / Combat Uniform, a full-featured system built for military and law enforcement professionals operating in mixed-weather conditions and maritime environments. The uniform includes the MX / Combat Shirt and MX / Combat Pant, designed to support temperature regulation, mobility, and rapid moisture evacuation during sustained movement under load. Built from an exceptionally resilient stretch-woven softshell, the MX / Combat Uniform is engineered to endure relentless field use while shedding water, drying rapidly, and remaining highly breathable during sustained movement. Designed for operators working through fluctuating temperatures and…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: NTOA 2026 Come see us next week at the 2026 NTOA Law Enforcement Operations Conference over at booth#267 from Sunday, August 30th, through Monday, August 31st. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2027! FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and those who train. For more information, visit First-Spear.com. This entry was posted on Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 10:00 and is filed under Advertiser, FS Friday Focus, Guest Post, NTOA. You can follow any responses to this entry through the…

We separate the facts from the fluff surrounding self-defense training so you can focus on what really matters.Let me state at the outset that the point of this article is not to declare that what you’ve been doing and have been taught about self-defense handgun application is wrong. The point of this article is to get you to apply some practical thinking to certain aspects of defensive handgun use in a life-or-death situation.My observations are based on my experiences in the military and as a police officer, and while training at some well-respected schools. Sometimes we get so caught up…

26 Aug 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Marine Corps released Ground Combat Element 2040 Fiscal Year 2026 strategic framework today, outlining the service’s vision to ensure ground forces remain lethal and adaptable against peer adversaries. This update nests under the Marine Corps Force Design initiatives, transitioning from the initial GCE 2040 baseline vision to actionable implementation priorities for modular, multi-domain forces designed to seize, hold, and defend contested littoral terrain. “Our central imperative is to cultivate a Ground Combat Element that is fully enabled by cutting-edge technology but remains fundamentally human-centric,” said Lieutenant General Jay M. Bargeron, Deputy Commandant for…

Rheinmetall Receives First Order for a Modular Camp Under the German Armed Forces Contractor Augmentation Program II – Static Accommodation in Lithuania Rheinmetall has received an initial call-off from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and Services (BAIUDBw) under the German Armed Forces Contractor Augmentation Program II – Static Accommodation (G-CAP II SU). In Lithuania, the group will now, as the main contractor, build a modular camp for up to 2,000 soldiers, which is due to become operational from mid-August 2027. Following commissioning, Rheinmetall will be responsible for facility management, including laundry, as well as catering. The order…

ESTFIELD, Massachusetts – August 26, 2026 – Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is proud to announce its revamped Ultralite series. The four new models, 110 Ultralite Elite V2, 110 Ultralite Pro, 110 Ultralite Predator and Impulse Ultralite Pro, are engineered to provide hunters and shooters a lineup of lightweight, high-performance rifles tailored for various applications. “Our goal with the new Ultralite lineup was to push lightweight rifle performance even further while giving hunters more ways to tailor their rifle to their specific pursuit,” said RJ Contorno, Senior Product Manager at Savage Arms. “By combining carbon fiber barrel technology, the new AccuFit V2 system, modular grip options and modern mounting…

Maciej Torbé has returned to Civivi for a new folder they have dubbed the Wellmax. The Wellmax arrives for duty with a standout blade shape, full-sized ergonomics, and two-material handle construction. Torbé has designed for Civivi before, but this is the first time in a while – in fact, some of the previous Torbé/Civivi collabs are now discontinued, while another – the Sollertia front flipper – has only been seen as a show prototype. Torbé seems to prefer tech-industrial styling on his knives, and has an obvious interest in blade shapes that defy conventional expectations while still delivering in the…

Saab Signs Long-Term Agreement for Camouflage Systems with the Netherlands Saab has signed a long-term agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System. Saab has also received a first order within the agreement, with deliveries in the coming years. The agreement, which runs over multiple years, enables the Netherlands to place orders and equip their vehicles with Saab’s Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System.  “We are proud to support the Royal Netherlands Army with our advanced multispectral camouflage solutions, helping to protect its vehicle fleet from detection across the modern sensor spectrum, strengthening survivability and mobility on…