Author: Jack Bogart

SWANSBORO, N.C. – August 27, 2026 – High Speed Gear® Products Group is proud to announce their partnership with ESSE K9 Collective, bringing together two American companies committed to developing dependable, mission-driven equipment for professional K9 handlers, operators and trainers. The collaboration combines ESSE K9 Collective’s firsthand understanding of the working K9 community with High Speed Gear’s proven manufacturing capabilities and history of producing professional-grade tactical equipment. Together, the companies are introducing a specialized collection designed to give handlers greater control, flexibility and confidence while working with their K9 partners. “K9 handlers operate in environments where their equipment has to…

One of the biggest complaints about suppressors is also one of their greatest strengths. They make rifles more enjoyable to shoot, but they also make them longer. Add six or seven inches to the muzzle of a traditional carbine, and suddenly a well-balanced rifle can become a bit unwieldy.Fortunately, I believe there is always a way to have your cake and eat it too. This is one of the reasons I believe the Springfield Hellion is one of the greatest suppressor hosts in my arsenal. JK Armament solves one side of that equation with visual and audible signature reduction, while…

(Note: I was casually familiar with Sniper, and no one in the outdoor space can be oblivious enough to not know Mossy Oak.  When Sniper’s marketing team reached out to me, I was excited to learn more about the company and what they are doing. Proudly American, and Veteran-staffed) A Kansas City Original Sniper Bladeworks was founded in 2009 in a North Kansas City garage by Lance Abernathy, whose background spans security, law enforcement and SWAT, where he served as a sniper and tactical team leader. A lifelong knife collector and enthusiast with an affinity for hog hunting in Oklahoma…

These socks were created for LEGENDARY performance & durability. These merino wool boot socks offer everything our Nation’s Armed Services, Federal Agencies, State and Local Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Tactical Teams and Emergency Services need from their socks. Field tested and currently worn by US Special Operations. The mild but effective compression level helps improve blood flow and circulation to keep your legs and feet feeling strong and fresh all day long. The soft merino wool is naturally moisture wicking, breathable and odor resistant creating a comfortable feel to round out the perfect boot sock. The temperature regulating features…

A purpose-built, low-profile optic mount combining a 1.34-inch height, 20 MOA of forward elevation, and the strength of billet 7075-T6 aluminum. Reptilia is proud to introduce the AGS™ Mount in 34mm with 20 MOA elevation, a precision optic mounting solution engineered specifically for modern bolt-action rifles and shooters pushing their capabilities at extended distances. Built around a 1.34-inch optical centerline height over rail, the AGS places the scope lower and closer to the bore than many conventional precision rifle mounts. The result is a more natural shooting position, improved cheek weld, and a streamlined interface between the shooter, rifle, and…

Sponsored ContentThe Osight SE MOS is the first and only enclosed emitter red dot optic that mounts directly to the Glock MOS footprint without the need for an additional adaptor plate! A breakthrough design that has a lot more under the hood than just a new way of mounting to the slide, the Osight SE MOS also includes a side-mounting battery with over 85,000 hours of run time, 10 total brightness settings, and multi-reticle options to choose from: circle-dot, circle, or dot.But the Osight SE MOS doesn’t stop there. The fully enclosed emitter design protects from dust, water, and debris.…

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The 31st Air Task Force sharpened and refined a layered counter-small unmanned aerial system defense capability, culminating in a kinetic “final denial” live-fire demonstration, August 3-7, 2026. The week-long training event built on counter-sUAS initiatives first employed during the ATF’s February field exercise and increased knowledge among Airmen from Hurlburt Field and Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, assigned to the 31st ATF. “Through a crawl, walk, run approach, Airmen gained practical knowledge of a full spectrum of layered counter-sUAS capabilities,” said the 31st ATF’s force protection superintendent. “The ATF is posturing to provide tiered defense through…

Award under Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ reflects growing demand for AV’s next-generation, long-range precision loitering munitions and proven Switchblade 600 performance.  ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology, autonomous systems and precision strike solutions, today announced receipt of a $51 million delivery order from the United States Army for additional Switchblade® 600 Block 2 loitering munition systems. The order also includes Switchblade 600 Block 1 systems in support of a Foreign Military Sale to a key United States ally.  The order was awarded under the Army’s existing five-year, $990 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), originally issued in August 2024.   This…

Via Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo RangeFest 2026 is set to return to Bakersfield on Saturday, September 19, bringing firearms manufacturers, shooters, families, veterans, law enforcement, and local businesses together at 5-Dogs Shooting Range. Presented by Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo, the event will offer an entire day of shooting, product demonstrations, food, music, giveaways, family activities, and opportunities to interact directly with representatives from some of the firearm industry’s most recognizable brands. RangeFest is designed for more than experienced shooters. New shooters, families, and attendees who simply want to enjoy a different kind of community event will find plenty…

Accokeek, MD (August 26, 2026) – Beretta expands its proven APX A1 family with the introduction of the APX A1 Ported, a new model engineered to provide enhanced control, faster follow-up shots and confident manipulation. Featuring a precision ported barrel and slide system, oversized controls and a factory optics-ready slide, and available in FDE and OD Green, the APX A1 Ported is built for shooters who demand speed and performance on the range, in competition or for personal defense. At the heart of the APX A1 Ported is its precision porting system, featuring a single angled port in the barrel paired…