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When it came to choosing a first date activity, I used to go with the classics: coffee or drinks. Then I started climbing. I instantly fell in love with the sport, and was spending almost all of my free time in the gym. I also started taking first or second dates to the climbing gym. It seemed like the perfect date activity: It was in a public, safe place, it gave us something to talk about, and I got to share something I loved with a potential partner. After several mishaps (and one serious injury), however, I’ve changed my tune.…

SOFWERX – PEO-TIS Handheld High Frequency Radio Industry Day SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS), will host an Industry Day on 3 March 2026, to gain a better understanding of the current market and the technical capabilities of Handheld High Frequency (HF) Radio systems.  USSOCOM has a critical need for reliable and secure Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications for dismounted warfighters operating in a variety of challenging environments, including areas with limited or no satellite coverage. Handheld HF radios are a key component of our communications strategy, providing a resilient and autonomous solution for long-range voice…

By Steve Tarani Posted in #Skills Editor’s Note: The following article is not intended as legal advice and represents the opinion of the author. Consult all applicable federal, state and local laws. Everybody knows that there are many places where you cannot carry a firearm — even if you’re licensed — like federal buildings (USPS, courthouse, etc.), airports, schools, hospitals and posted businesses. Given a no-gun-carry scenario, the question arises: In lieu of your primary self-defense tool — the firearm, is your next best option to carry a knife (if legally applicable)? If so, then what are the…

Since 2022, animal rights activists in the state of Oregon have been attempting to rewrite laws regarding “animal abuse.” The proposed initiative would completely ban hunting, fishing, and other industries, in turn affecting the everyday lives of every Oregonian. All prior attempts have failed to make it onto the ballot. But this year, it’s gaining a bit more traction. Initiative Petition 28, also known as IP28 or the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act, has real potential to be put up to a vote this year. It currently has nearly 82% of the required signatures to…

SHOT Show 26 – HAZARD 4 EV-Hunting System HAZARD 4 exhibited an EV-Hunting system which combined their load carriage and clothing with a Ghostcat electric bike. The 4th generation Ghostcat F4X all-terrain fat tire electric bike offers a lightweight aluminum alloy soft tail frame with adjustable premium KKE front fork with 120mm travel and rear adjustable suspension. With a top speed of over 40 mph, it boasts a range of 30-50 miles. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 15:00 and is filed under Hunting, Mobility, SHOT Show. You can follow any responses to this entry through…

SHOT Show 26 – V.XI Line Expands at 5.11 Tactical 5.11 Tactical is expanding their V.XI line with a new plate carrier and updated clothing designs. One look at the new clothing and you’ll recognize the Beyond Clothing DNA. They’ve leveraged work done over the years for special operations units with off shore manufacturing to keen the price down for their LE customers and introduce fabrics unavailable in the domestic supply chain. Additionally, these new styles will be available in both men’s and women’s sizing. V.XI Plate Carrier This new carrier design integrates laser cut laminate as well as new…

SHOT Show 26 – HK 421 7.62 MG Heckler & Koch exhibited a variant of the HK 421 machine gun in 7.62 mm NATO. While they would only mention that its inclusion in the booth was intended to demonstrate how important the company considers the US market its important to note that USSOCOM is currently seeking a Light Machine Gun Assault also in 7.62mm with possible future caliber swaps to high pressure ammunition. The staff was very kind to allow me to photograph the gun but I must point out that the lighting in the hall is very challenging. This…

If you like snubbies, you’ll want to check out the new Lipsey’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson Field Ethos Model 36.Smith & Wesson has been releasing a lot of really cool distributor-exclusive revolver models lately, and the latest is this Field Ethos Model 36 from Lipsey’s. While Smith clearly didn’t cut any corners when it comes to this J-Frame’s form, it looks like it has plenty of function, too.Chambered for .38 Special +P, the Field Ethos Model 36 has a 5-shot capacity, a 1.88-inch barrel and, thankfully, no lock on its side. It has a bobbed hammer, but its double-action only…

Contract marks a total of $121.5 million awarded to company for NGC2 prototypeNEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 — Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology, announced that the U.S. Army’s Capability Program Executive Command, Control, Communications, and Network (CPE C3N) has submitted a second order of $87.5 million for MANET devices, as part of the transport layer for Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype.  This second order is a follow-on to the $34 million contract the company received in October. The follow-on award will incrementally add capability for Army prototypes of NGC2. Together, these…

Hippocratic AI raises $141M to staff hospitals with clinical AI agents advertisement;new advadsCfpAd( 42068 ); Story Partners with Stability AI to Empower Open-Source Innovation for Creators and Developers Meanwhile, Kristina Dulaney, RN, PMH-C, the founder of Cherished Mom, an organization dedicated to solving maternal mental health challenges, helped to create an AI agent that’s focused on helping new mothers navigate such problems with postpartum mental health assessments and depression screening. The startup was initially focused on creating generative AI chatbots to support clinicians and other healthcare professionals, but has since switched its focus to patients themselves. Its most advanced models…