Author: Jack Bogart

Drone Round from Freedom Munitions Freedom Munitions has developed counter drone ammunition in 5.56mm NATO and 7.62mm NATO. Other calibers to come. These rounds offer twice the velocity of 12 ga (2200 fps for 5.56) with 5 (100m range) or 8 (50 m range) projectiles. Made in America, they are compatible with current weapons (including suppressed) and magazines and are available now. For those of you interested, Garand Thumb created a video about these new rounds which resemble standard ammunition. For more information on the rounds visit dronerounddefense.com/product-information. Image capture from Garand Thumb’s video. This entry was posted on Tuesday,…

Colt Optics Selected to Support the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) Program Prague (March 23, 2026) – Colt CZ Group SE (“Colt CZ”) hereby announces Colt Electro Optics, LLC (“Colt Optics”) has been selected to support the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) C25 General Service Weapon System program. Colt Optics, a subsidiary of Colt CZ Group, is proud to have been selected to provide its custom-designed 1-6x Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO), along with its custom dual ring mounting solution, for the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) program. Led by the Canadian DefenceInvestment Agency, the program will deliver a modern…

The Wilson Combat Lo-Profile base pads simply replace the existing plastics ones on your Wilson or McCormick magazines.Make your compact 1911 reloads a breeze with Wilson Combat’s Lo-Profile basepads.OK, I’ll admit this is a bit niche, but man … it’s cool.So, there you are carrying an Officer’s Model or other short-framed compact 1911. Using a full-sized magazine as a reload would be nice, but you can’t. If you slam that mag home with the slide locked back (and when else will you need a really fast reload?), the mag will ride up over the mag button and wedge against the…

By Julie Golob Posted in #Guns The new Springfield Armory 4″ SA-35 is here and multi-time world and national shooting champion Julie Golob delivers a full review of the gun. The compact handgun combines old-world elegance with modern amenities, all with a 15-round magazine. The company provided the gun to the author for review. There’s just something about it. The way it makes you stop and stare. Like an old 1935 Ford Model 50 pickup that pulls up next to you on the first warm day of spring, it immediately grabs your attention. Beautifully restored, paint gleaming…

It is not often that a revolution in the conduct of warfare occurs, however the introduction of inexpensive, commercially available unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, to the battlefield is just that. Recent global conflicts have demonstrated the vulnerability of large, armored formations and the threat posed by small UAS. The maneuverability of large, armored formations has always been a challenge when breaching defensive lines, but the current vulnerability to the formation is the inability to effectively counter the rapidly growing UAS threat. This new threat set is causing commanders to re-think the employment of armored formations, underscoring a fundamental…

National Park Service (NPS) employees keep our parks running. Whether they’re manning the entrance stations, offering hiking advice at the visitors’ centers, or leading ranger talks and programs, NPS staff are key to visitors’ experiences and the daily management of these protected places. On April 3, the Trump administration released its proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which would significantly reduce both NPS budgets and staff for public lands nationwide. The proposed cuts would affect national parks, national monuments, battlefields, rivers, seashores, lakeshores, parkways, and more. Congress alone can approve spending, so, for now, these proposals essentially amount to…

I pulled myself onto the airy arête in the morning sunshine on one of Colorado’s more obscure ridgeline scrambles. The air was frigid; the rock was cold and brittle after the season’s first snowstorm the night before. A careful hand placement, followed by a delicate toe, as we progressed toward the summit, the mountain plummeting thousands of feet on either side. It was a semi-technical day in terms of gear loadout, but extra layers were a necessity with so many hours in the exposed alpine, quickly transitioning to winter. I hauled it all in Gregory’s new Alpinisto 30 backpack, an…

You’ve heard of Moab. But maybe you only know it vaguely as an outdoor escape, the backdrop that inspired Edward Abbey’s literary masterpiece Desert Solitaire. The best way to understand the storied Southwest destination is as a gateway — not only as an entrance to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, but also as a launchpad to multiple world-class adventures: biking the iconic Slickrock Trail, rafting the Colorado River, and tackling technical four-wheel-drive trails. And it’s not all white-knuckle extreme. Moab’s blend of raw red-rock beauty with a welcoming, choose-your-own-adventure vibe works for first-timers and seasoned explorers alike. And about those…

Ostap Hel is back for another round at We Knife Co., this time collaborating to produce the Trion folder. This piece is on the larger side but even with the additional beef it doesn’t lose any of Hel’s signature super clean style. These days, We Knife Co. is a household name – well, at least in knife enthusiast households; and one of the things they’re known for is lavishing very high fit and finish on all their knives. This means that some of their pieces are a unique blend of beauty and the beast, where they are meant to be…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More From a bike camping trip wrought with unyielding rain in Northwest Arkansas to a 40-mile tour through New York City’s five boroughs, the “We Are Cyclists” video captures the heart and soul of an ethos that has grown into a movement. The “We Are Cyclists” film is a follow-up to its coverage of the All Bodies on Bikes story. Since then, the thriving nonprofit has grown to 14 chapters across the United States. As the name of the project implies, the film showcases the…