Author: Jack Bogart

American Holoptics Acquires Armasight Clawson, MI (April 2026) – American Holoptics, a privately held U.S. company, has acquired Armasight from Ecentria Group, headquartered in Northbrook, IL.   Ecentria, a privately held retail and distribution company and a corporate parent of OpticsPlanet.com serves as an e-business platform that specializes in high-performance technical gear, sporting goods, and tactical equipment for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and government agencies. Armasight, a Tempe, AZ-based manufacturer of high quality, yet affordable night vision and thermal optics, adds diversification to American Holoptics portfolio by providing a thorough product line up that addresses both consumers and professionals at price…

The fight over Boundary Waters mining protections could hit the Senate floor today. Advocates are urging people to call their senators before a possible vote on H.J. Res. 140, which would overturn the 20-year mining withdrawal protecting 225,504 acres upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. If the resolution passes and gets signed, those protections are gone. For people trying to keep sulfide-ore copper mining out of the Boundary Waters watershed, this is the moment to speak up, not after the vote’s already happened. Senate Democrats’ floor guidance for Wednesday, April 15, said consideration of H.J. Res. 140 was…

VKTR Industries LLC. Announces Sponsorship for the TTPOA Conference; Will Introduce the New Law Enforcement Program for the VKP Pro DS 1911 VKTR Industries, a manufacturer of premier piston driven AR-15 rifles and Double Stack 1911 pistols, is proud to announce their attendance and sponsorship of the TTPOA Conference in Round Rock, TX from April 22-24, 2026. VKTR Industries will be an active vendor and have products on hand during the vendor range day April 22nd. Attendees will havea chance to demo the new VKP and Ported models as well. “We are extremely excited to attend this event.” said Eric…

Magpul Announces New Updated ELG Fitments The original Magpul Enhanced Lever Gun (ELG) Hand Guard fit only the model 1895 in .45-70. They’ve announced an updated model to now fit all modern Marlin lever guns (including those made by Ruger and Remington) with a forearm end cap in all current chamberings. That means one hand guard will fit the 1895, 1894, and 336 models with a simple clamp swap to fit the proper magazine tube. Now, you can bring all your favorite Marlin lever guns into the 21st century with hand guard M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9…

Steiner has just released the MPS-C, a compact version of the enclosed MPS red-dot sight.Pistol optics are strongly trending toward enclosed designs, and for good reason. They simply offer more protection for the emitter than open designs, and that means better reliability, something that’s pretty important for any tool you plan on using to protect yourself. One of the latest enclosed red-dot options on the market is the MPS-C from Steiner.You know you can trust it, as it features the same internal design as Steiner’s full-size MPS enclosed sight, the MPS-C is just smaller. It mounts via an RMSc footprint…

By Mike Humphries Posted in #Guns Since its founding, the Geneseo-based Springfield Armory has earned a reputation for offering extremely high-quality firearms for a wide range of disciplines and applications. And now Springfield is offering an amazing deal for its fans. If you’re looking to purchase a qualifying Springfield Armory bolt-action rifle, you have the option of also getting a powerful 10mm pistol worth nearly $700 to back it up — totally for free. But more on that in a moment. First, let’s discuss what brought us here in the first place. The Path While the M14-based…

The Ridge Merino Inversion Heavyweight Crew Base Layer Shirt and Leggings are built for truly cold days. The base layers use a heavy-duty, 100% merino wool that prioritizes warmth and odor resistance (And trust me, I really tested the latter!) This is a true heavyweight set designed for cold-weather pursuits where staying warm matters more than shaving grams. I tested the Inversion set over 3 weeks and roughly 10 days of use while downhill skiing at Aspen Highlands and Snowmass, uphill skiing, cross-country skiing near Ashcroft and Spring Gulch, and trail running in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. During…

Living a stone’s throw from the Connecticut River, sandwiched between a raptor sanctuary and a state forest, I see a lot of different birds and animals. It’s gotten to the point where I spend a lot of time on iNaturalist and Merlin Bird ID, figuring out just what I’m looking at. However, there’s no mistaking what a bald eagle looks like. There’s just the struggle to get a clear and prolonged view of them, as they are highly aware of anything in their surroundings. That said, I do know where my local Baldies live. And they’re most active in the…

The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and Destinus, a Netherlands-based European defence technology company focused on scalable strike and interception systems, have agreed to establish a joint venture. The aim of the two partners is to set up the joint venture, to be named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems, during the second half of 2026. It will manufacture, market, and deliver advanced missile systems. These will include cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. Rheinmetall will hold a 51 percent stake, while Destinus will hold the remaining 49 percent. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.As part of the partnership, Rheinmetall and Destinus…

Public trails are resources for all. And maintaining our critical corridors to adventure is a team effort as well. It takes two. Having two (or more) parties will lighten the load for everything from field restoration to advocacy work. Trail-minded organizations across the country get it. They understand the need to find the right support. That’s why Athletic Brewing Company launched Two For The Trails. Its environmental grant program contributes up to $2 million annually to outdoor conservation projects across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It helps fund a roster of nonprofits that actively expand outdoor access via trails…