Author: Jack Bogart

Achilles Heel Tactical has officially launched the AHT Podcast, a long-form conversational platform hosted by AHT instructor David Acosta Jr., intended to extend many of the discussions that naturally happen around its training programs. The debut episode, “The Genesis of AHT,” features founder Rick Crawley discussing the origins of Achilles Heel Tactical, the philosophy behind the company, and the standards that continue to shape its direction today. For those who have trained with AHT, the format will feel familiar. Some of the most meaningful conversations don’t happen while standing on the firing line. They happen during lunch, after class, or…

By Massad Ayoob Posted in #Guns I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of a World War II era 1911-A1. While it’s part of the 1911-A1 series from Springfield Armory, curiously it is not so marked: the left side of the slide says simply MIL-SPEC, while the right side bears the Springfield Armory logo. So,…

The?American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism, but?before?the Continental Congress adopted the first?official flag in 1777, many other?flags were?flown. As America?celebrates 250 years of freedom, here’s a?look at a few of the various United States flags flown during combat by soldiers, sailors,?Marines?and militia during the American Revolutionary War.? Flags were a significant part of the war, as they served to instill esprit de corps in the men?and also?aided in?rallying the troops,?as the flag carrier led from the front. They?expressed liberty and national identity, as well as a?means to assert sovereignty against British rule.? The use of colors?—?the?term for…

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. — In the past, testing a gun tube required an accompanying weapon system. The future is here where that is no longer necessary. Yuma Test Center acquired a proof gun system, or PGS, developed by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center which allows a gun tube to be mounted and fired for testing without the weapon system. “The idea was to build a system that would allow them to put a number of different tubes in,” explained Quentin Sorenson, the test officer with the Munitions and Weapons Division who oversaw the installation of the…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #History During the 1950s and early 1960s, the Century series of fighter aircraft — the F-100 to F-106 — ruled the skies. The first in the series, the F-100 Super Sabre, also known as the “Hun,” was the first U.S.A.F. Fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight, and was created as the successor to the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 was the Air Force’s first swept-wing fighter designed for air-to-air combat against the MiG-17 and was considered the best fighter during the Korean War. The F-100 served in Vietnam as a fighter-bomber…

Beez Combat Systems FPV Goggle Tactical Headband Strap The FPV Goggle Tactical Headband Strap is engineered for operators who demand reliability when it matters most. Designed from the ground up for tactical drone operations, this headband system eliminates the failure points found in stock goggle straps.  The 2″ elastic headband paired with dual 2″ triglids provides a dialed-in fit with maximum comfort during extended wear, while the 1″ webbing and 1″ triglid system broadens compatibility across virtually every major FPV goggle platform on the market  The FPV Goggle Tactical Headband Strap is purpose-built to keep your power source secure during…

The SAP sling is available in many colors and offers modern match guns a highly functional cuff setup.The steadier your rifle, the tighter your groups. Good shooting support gear will help with that.Shooting support gear is an interesting topic. As of right now, there are more companies producing more shooting accessories than ever before, and a good number of them are unfortunately poorly made … or just downright snake oil. Not every sling is equal, not every tripod is equal, and there are certainly a lot of bipods out there.So, let’s look at where the need for support gear started…

From NewsEnterprise.com After a lifetime as a knife collector and four decades as a knife retailer, Lonnie Basham is taking a step into manufacturing.His passion for pocketknives helped fuel a business that sells and ships hundreds of knives weekly and has established Red Hill Cutlery as an industry leader.It also gave rise to the Kentucky Museum of American Pocketknives where he displays his vast personal collection of artifacts in the rear of the store. The free exhibit, combined with the Guinness-certified World’s Largest Pocketknife out front has become a tourist attraction and resulted in Radcliff being declared the Knife Capital…

A modern threat, a measured response. Across the world, the use of small, often commercially derived drones has become a defining feature of modern conflict. Cheap, adaptable and increasingly capable, these systems are used for surveillance, targeting and attack by both state and non-state actors. In response, the RAF has developed a layered Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability, delivered on the ground by specialist RAF Regiment teams. Their role is clear: detect, track, identify and defeat hostile drones – while exploring opportunities to gather intelligence where possible. How RAF Regiment Counter-UAS operates  RAF Regiment Counter-UAS capability forms part of a wider UK and…

Yesterday we wrote that Civivi has made fixed blades a major priority this year, with a handful of models on the way for the back half of 2026. Sister brand We Knife Co. doesn’t have a stacked fixie release schedule but it’s definitely getting in on the action with the incoming Notchline. The High Grass, the Civivi label fixed blade we covered yesterday, came from Matt Gentry, a custom maker collaborator. Like the first collaboration piece between Gentry and Civivi, the Gander, the High Grass was designed for outdoors use, but it approached that use category from an interesting angle.…