Author: Jack Bogart

Horner leads the field at U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Multigun Nationals NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 21, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, congratulates Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner for winning his 15th national championship. Horner earned the top spot in the Modified division at the 2026 United States Practical Shooting Association’s (USPSA) Multigun Nationals, all using his SIG SAUER pistol, rifle, optics, and ammunition. “We couldn’t be prouder of Daniel’s impressive win at this year’s USPSA Multigun National Championship,” said Phil Strader, VP of Consumer Affairs at SIG SAUER. “He and…

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – July 21, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce it is building on the successful launch of its PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT) with an expanded lineup. The new offerings introduce a new category of steel competition blanks, additional pre-fit barrel offerings and expanded caliber offerings, including new .243- and .257-barrel options. The latest additions broaden access to PXT technology across more rifle platforms and applications, giving precision shooters, competitors and hunters more access to the PXT’s performance advantages.  Developed to overcome the limitations of conventional rifling, PXT utilizes an exponential twist profile that gradually engages the bullet, reducing engraving force while improving consistency, accuracy and…

I was midway through a steep climb to the top of a waterfall high in the Tetons when I realized my feet weren’t sweaty. The sun was baking the trail, but heat wasn’t building inside the Teva Grandview Max Vent ($165) the way it often does in a waterproof boot. Its mono-mesh upper — a thin, single-layer mesh that lets heat escape — kept air moving. Meanwhile, the wider forefoot let my feet stretch out instead of squishing my toes. Just to be sure, I took my boots off at the top, and guess what? My socks were completely dry…

Lafayette, CA – The Wing Group is honored and pleased to announce that President and CEO Andrew Branagh has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small Business (ITAC 9). His four-year term became effective on July 16, 2026. As a member of ITAC 9, Branagh will represent the perspectives of the U.S. small business community. The committee provides industry insights and advice to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative on trade negotiations, the implementations of trade agreements and policies that impact U.S. businesses.…

Running is often called a simple sport, but once you start adding hydration, layers, nutrition, navigation, and safety gear, the costs add up quickly. Kiprun, Decathlon’s premier running brand, focuses on making performance gear accessible. While Kiprun is still gaining traction in the U.S., the brand has a massive presence in Europe, where runners have relied on its products for years. I tested the Kiprun 5L Trail Running Bag — yes, they call it a bag — over a month of training in Crested Butte, Colo. I logged long mountain days, hill repeats, and everything in between. During that time,…

As a backpacker, I have always been skeptical of integrated stove systems. Why spend over $130 on a fancy contraption when I just want something to boil water? After testing the GSI Glacier Canister Top Stove for several months, I am once again reassured in my skepticism. This device proves that a pot, fuel, and a reliable canister stove are all you need. GSI Outdoors recently redesigned its flagship stove, and the new version is lighter and more compact. I used this stove on several camping trips in the spring and on a week-long backpacking trip along the Oregon coast.…

Recently, a video popped up in my feed showing an “influencer” mounting a bayonet on an AR-15 rifle and then engaging what appeared to be 8-inch steel plates from a distance that looked to be around 100 yards. The first view showed the shooter at the bench and the second view was down range with the “clang, clang, clang” of bullets hitting steel. Far be it from me to cast aspersions, but I wondered just how realistic such a display was? Many years ago, my friend and gun writing mentor, Wiley Clapp, told me, “You can destroy the accuracy of…

The Netherlands — July 16, 2026 — Gear Town, a premier European supplier of professional-grade equipment, has been awarded Exclusive Distribution rights for the complete Qore Performance ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation technology across the European Union. Operating from their centralized fulfillment hub in The Netherlands, Gear Town manages all retail sales and government procurement pipelines across the EU, with the exception of the Czech Republic, which is served by Rigad. This exclusive distribution footprint ensures immediate, local inventory within the EU, eliminating transatlantic freight costs, unpredictable delivery timelines, and import customs barriers. As Europe navigates demanding summer heat waves, Gear…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Walk through the New Product Showcase at ICAST 2026, and one fishing trend was hard to miss. Urchins were everywhere. Some were small. Others were considerably larger. Some were made from traditional soft plastic, while others used stretchy TPE materials. There were different shapes, weights, rigging options, and enough variations on the basic concept to fill a tackle box. The urchin bait has gone from a relatively niche presentation to one of the biggest trends in bass fishing, and ICAST offered a clear look…

America’s quest for greater firepower isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, the desire for increased firepower can be traced to the earliest days of the United States and the repeating flintlock designs of Joseph G. Chambers.Multi-shot weapons were not unheard of in the late 18th century, but these leveraged several barrels that were discharged simultaneously — like the Nock volley gun or a “Duck’s Foot” multi-barrel pistol.Chambers’ concept had something else in mind — a single-barrel flintlock that would discharge multiple shots with just one trigger pull. Impossible? Let’s dig a little deeper.The Wonderful MachineAn interesting two-page document from 1815,…