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An off-roader from Genesis? The Korean brand known for luxury cars and SUVs has built one of the coolest off-road concepts I’ve seen in a very long time, and a few more wild ones. Genesis revealed the X Skorpio Concept in the desert, and it is designed to make you think it can conquer it. It also showed off the new GV60 Outdoors and GV70 Outdoors concepts, as well as the GV80 Desert Edition. Genesis X Skorpio Concept This isn’t some GV70 that the Genesis team has spent a few days on in the shop. The X Skorpio Concept is…

By Justin Opinion Posted in #Gear In today’s article, Justin Opinion evaluates the Mission First Tactical (MFT) Minimalist holster for the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol. The holster was provided by MFT for the review. Once upon a time, Springfield Armory changed the game regarding concealed carry with the introduction of the XD-S pistol. Suddenly, there was a handgun you could conceal comfortably with minimal clothing, without sacrificing quality or reliability. So, why take that pistol — still a top choice for carry today — and put it into a holster that makes it nearly as big as…

SHOT Show 26 – Arc’teryx PRO Kneepads In addition to the new Tactician line of combat uniforms, Arc’teryx PRO will introduce a new kneepad which will fit in the kneepad pockets on their trousers. Please note, the example I saw at SHOT Show was behind glass and the white dots you see are the overhead lights being reflected. This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 15:30 and is filed under Advertiser, Clothing, SHOT Show. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full…

You might think you’ve had s**t beer before, but I can guarantee — never like this. In the lead up to “the Big Game” (it’s the Super Bowl, sue me) Columbia Sportswear partnered with Portland’s Breakside Brewery to tee up a debut brew —  Nature Calls — that fits in with the company’s “Engineered for Whatever” slogan. It’s not the first time the beer industry has dipped its toes in the outdoors. Busch Light launched decked-out camp koozies and even built a fishing hole in one lucky winner’s yard. And a bunch of ragtag Minneapolis bikers once launched a PBR into space — and filmed…

Chiappa Firearms is starting out the new year by introducing a new L-Frame Rhino chambered in .44 Magnum, the new Chiappa 60 DS series. This product expansion represents the brand exploring larger-bore revolvers in its unique bottom-barrel, low-bore-axis revolver designs. Built around the Rhino’s trademark bottom-chamber-firing geometry, the new .44 Magnum 60 DS reduces muzzle rise and straightens recoil impulse, a decisive advantage when moving a high-pressure cartridge through a revolver platform. The enlarged L-Frame introduces updated ergonomics, including twin finger stops and a revised grip interface for improved leverage and repeatable hand placement. Despite the larger chambering, the frame…

SHOT Show 25 – OTB Boots Pirata Low OTB Boots handed out some samples of their new Pirata series, a long anticipated update to the original Maritime Assault Boot from Altama, although designed by the same team that created this new line. The Pirata series consists of models: Pirata Elite (OTB / subsurface), Pirata Mid, and Pirata Low. This is the Pirata Low. The outsole design and rubber compound are directly derived from OTB’s Abyss boot and the midsole boasts incorporates nearly an inch of advanced EVA cushioning. I can attest to the comfort for long walks. Pirata boots feature…

Hill People Gear Commuter SHOT Show was the first time I had seen the Hill People Gear Commuter urban pack in the wild. It is packed with features: Side entry padded laptop compartment will comfortably fit a 14.5″ laptop. As in, put a tape measure across the outside width of your laptop and see what it measures.The compartment is lined with velcro loop in case you want to carry something else in that compartment in an organized manner. Main compartment is accessible via top and one side panel zip. The rear of it is lined with velcro loop for sub…

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Amidst the Department of War’s “Drone Dominance” intent to acquire 300,000 one-way attack drones by calendar year 2028, 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D printed drone. The drone, titled HANX, is a holistically adaptable approved platform that can be tailored to the needs of the warfighter. HANX marks a large leap from previous Marine Corps’ 3D printed drone capabilities, such as “nibbler” in 2017, which was not subject to the same compliance requirements that exist today to meet NDAA requirements. HANX being fully NDAA…

Most people run around the SHOT show floor looking at all manner of firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear. Not me. I spent the majority of the time looking for the best knives of SHOT Show 2026. The knife guys need some love, too, and there was plenty to look at this year. In fact, there was so much to look at that there is no way on planet earth that I could see it all. I’m just one guy, and SHOT Show is huge. As such, I had to be selective and limit myself to knives from larger manufacturers that…

What it is Developed by Lirces 3, the Warbringer is a modular quick detach striking tool system that works with buffer tube style weapons like the AR-15 and those like it and non-buffer tube weapons like AK47’s and other weapons that do not require a buffer tube. The Warbringer takes popular tools like Hammers, Tomahawks, Ice picks and more and converts the striking tool part into a weapons stock or brace that then attaches to 1 inch extension pieces for non-buffer tube weapons or a quick detach hollow buffer tube handle for weapons with buffer tubes. Why Traditional stocks and…