Author: Jack Bogart

Michigan (April 13, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC(“Colt Optics”) hereby announces the release its first products, the VMR series riflescopes. Colt Optics was founded in Michigan in 2024 by a group of optics industry veterans and the Colt CZ Group in order to design and build professional grade products. At Colt Optics, we believe the equipment you rely on should never be the weak link. Whether in the field, on the range, or in critical moments, shooters need optics they can trust without hesitation. That is why every Colt Optics system is developed by our Michigan-based team of optics…

In the U.S., when you think of waxed cotton jackets, you probably think of Filson — almost everywhere else, though, it’s Barbour. Among the first, and undoubtedly the oldest operating waxed jacket manufacturers, Barbour has over 130 years of history behind its products. Few Barbour jackets carry that heritage quite as strongly as the Beaufort. Few waxed jackets are as versatile, built for layering, and functional for a wide gamut of outdoor activities. Mine may not have the decades of wear that plenty of Beauforts still in action today can claim, but over the last several months, I’ve put one…

By Joe Kurtenbach Posted in #Guns More than a century after the debut of John Browning’s most celebrated handgun design, the year 2020 marked the beginning of Springfield Armory’s most recent 1911 makeover. Long known as a premium purveyor of the .45-caliber, two-time World War champ, Springfield’s catalog of 1911s had grown through the decades to include myriad caliber options, frame sizes and trim levels. The time had come for the company to update its model offerings and feature sets, and the Ronin was the first of a new generation of handgun families to be introduced. Striking…

When it comes to hiking in the Southeast, the Appalachian Trail tends to get all the attention. While this famous thru-hike certainly deserves all the love it gets, most of us aren’t about to take on a 2,000-mile-plus trail. Luckily, there are plenty of other five-star trails for the day hikers and weekend warriors out there. From national parks to state parks to sections of thru-hikes and more, the Southeast abounds with striking vistas, stunning waterfalls, and spectacular forests. We sourced beta from local newspapers, online reviews, and GearJunkie staff in the region to compile a list of 10 of…

USMC Awards Gentex Contract for Integrated Helmet Systems The Department of War made the following announcement on Friday, 10 April, 2026 at COB; Gentex Corp., Simpson, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $128,484,849 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Integrated Helmet Systems. This contract provides for the procurement of Integrated Helmet Systems with associated components and accessories. The ordering period will be a maximum of five years and is expected to be completed in April 2031. Work will be performed in Simpson, Pennsylvania. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual task/delivery orders as they are…

Injuries in the lower back and limbs “are attributed primarily to running and foot marching long distances with heavy loads”according to an article by U.S. Medicine. At Blue Force Gear (“BFG”), we understand that every gram – yes, every single gram – counts. That’s why we developed our patented Helium Whisper MOLLE pouch attachment system over a decade ago that drastically reduces weight and streamlines the back panel design to eliminate potential manufacturing failures many Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen are familiar with. Photo credit: Army SPC Juan Perez Though revolutionary for their time, legacy MOLLE pouch attachment systems are simply…

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s Yuma Test Center (YTC) demonstrated the most cutting-edge developments of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) for an entire week in March. More than 300 participants from the United States and 11 different partner nations attended the event, necessitating a massive effort by YTC personnel to accommodate the visitors. “At least 100 people at YPG have played a role in planning or executing this mission,” said Edgar Hurtado, Air Delivery Branch Team Lead. “There are a couple of technologies that we are seeing for the first time, but really we…

SNOWMASS, Colo. –  The year was 2021, and U.S. Army Veteran Andrew Carpenter was brimming with contentment. He was building a career as a software account executive and embracing life in the ever-changing, yet illuminated daze of first-time parenthood. Then without warning, everything changed. After 15 years of military service and overseeing countless tactical aircraft missions, Carpenter had grown accustomed to unpredictability. But there was nothing that could have prepared him for the abrupt reality of being paralyzed. “It pretty much came on suddenly. I got numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes, and that turned into a weakness…

By Steve Tarani Posted in #Skills The more you ask of your brain, the slower your per-task performance is — with or without a gun. This is known as the Psychological Refractory Period (PRP), but why does it slow you down, especially in a fight for your life? And, how can you reduce the effects of PRP? What is the Psychological Refractory Period (PRP) and why does it slow you down, especially in a fight for your life? First published by AT Welford in the British Journal of Psychology in 1952, PRP is defined by the American Psychological…

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – April 8, 2026 – Award-winning Gun Tote’n Mamas® (GTM), the leading provider of women’s protection solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Charter Arms Manufacturing, an American revolver manufacturing company. GTM will showcase its latest concealed carry handbags and everyday protection solutions designed by women, for women.  GTM has been setting the industry standard for quality concealed carry handbags since 2009. This ultimately reflects its commitment to offering reasonably priced, high quality and multi-tasking concealed carry bags without compromising on design, construction and leather quality. GTM handbags are loved by firearm instructors, law enforcement and security personnel (men and women). GTM takes pride in the extensive testing conducted by instructors across…