Author: Jack Bogart

Florida nurse Dwight Pfeiffer is very familiar with the dangers of hurricanes. A U.S. Army combat veteran who lives on an island near Sarasota, Pfeiffer has long served on disaster response teams, helping evacuate thousands of elderly patients amid the “pure chaos” caused by powerful storms. These hurricanes often knock out power for days or weeks at a time. “My plans for dealing with a major emergency all assume that there won’t be power, cell service, or internet access,” he told GearJunkie. That’s why Pfeiffer bought a Prepper Disk. This handy little device is about the size of a power bank,…

The ONLY fielded, wheeled howitzer, made in the U.S.A. that delivers revolutionary 360-degree firing, mobility, lethality, and survivability  FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 18, 2026?– SIGMA, Elbit Systems of America’s (Elbit America) fielded offering for the United States Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program will be on rare display at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, March 24-26, 2026.  Built in Charleston, South Carolina, SIGMA stands alone as the only self-propelled wheeled howitzer manufactured in the U.S. With advanced maneuverability, SIGMA’s 10×10 platform successfully moves with brigade combat teams across complex terrain and can shoot and scoot in less than 60 seconds. Delivering exclusive 360-degree firing, SIGMA is equipped with an automated 155mm turret and is…

Mike Wilson knew bikes were cool. Rolling across the 2013 finish of a solo Race Across America, however, gave the Alabama native a new appreciation of all the places in the world that a bike can take you: starting on one side of the country and ending up on the other. For the next decade, Wilson shifted into a more specialized mechanic work, chasing the world’s best as he built Elite Racing Services into North America’s only UCI World Tour–level pro race support service. Though he can certainly appreciate the prep work that goes into a Tour de France stage, he also knows…

Most people associate bird flu, or avian influenza, with spikes in egg prices, but the effects of the deadly disease also impact public lands. Multiple state and federal recreation areas have reported animal deaths from bird flu, and not just in birds. Here’s what you need to know about the ongoing infections in California. Where Is It? Año Nuevo State Park  In February, staff at this park in San Mateo County, near Santa Cruz, noticed dead and ill elephant seals. According to a press release from California State Parks, scientists noted that some seals were displaying symptoms including “abnormal respiratory…

The Monolithic platform sets a new industry benchmark with its advanced one-piece construction, delivering unmatched rigidity and precision alignment for modern rifle builders. (Tumwater, WA] — [March 20, 2026) – Icon Defense today announced the official release of its highly anticipated Monolithic Upper Receiver Systems, first unveiled at SHOT Show 2025. Engineered for performance-driven shooters and builders, the new lineup introduces a fully integrated, one-piece design that enhances strength, precision, and reliability across AR-15 platforms. Precision-machined from billet aluminum, each monolithic upper combines the receiver and handguard into a continuous structure. This design eliminates traditional flex points, resulting in exceptional rigidity,…

The original version of this article was published on BikeRumor. With all the hype surrounding 32-inch wheels and tires, we’re expecting to see plenty of big-wheeled bikes being raced in cross-country competitions around the world this year. The first taste of what could potentially be the upcoming 32-inch XC revolution is ongoing at the Absa Cape Epic. Swiss racer Felix Stehli of Team Honeycomb 226ers is racing his Stoll Bikes P32, making him the first to race 32-inch wheels at the Absa Cape Epic. This is arguably the highest-profile race where we’ve seen anyone riding the big hoops so far.…

By Tom Laemlein Posted in #History A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operations provided ample opportunity for danger, but little chance for glory. One of these lesser-known, lunch-bucket types was the U.S. Navy’s Vought OS2U Kingfisher — a catapult-launched observation floatplane. With a maximum speed of just 170 mph, the twin-place Kingfisher was among the slowest aircraft…

Knife Rights and its fellow appellants have filed a petition for rehearing En Banc (the full court) of the twisted decision by the Ninth Circuit Panel in their lawsuit challenging California’s ban on switchblade (automatic) knives with a blade 2 inches and greater on Second Amendment grounds. The petition argues that the panel disregarded binding U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit precedent by transforming California’s categorical ban into a fabricated concealed-carry law, then deciding the case solely on that invented theory while ignoring the full scope of the challenged ban. It further failed to properly apply Heller and Bruen in…

There is a long and storied connection between warfighters and their watches. The regimented precision of military life, and of modern combat operations, dictates that most everyone on the battlefield be aware of the time at all times. Some watch brands have become accidentally synonymous with certain men, missions, or units. Others exist specifically because of this lineage. Praesidus Watch Co, whose is derived from the Latin word for “protector” was established in 2019 with the specific goal of producing rugged, unpretentious field watches to replicate or commemorate service members throughout history. Last year, on the 80th anniversary of the…

Back “Guardians of Neutrality – Swiss Rifles Through the Ages” Now Now available on Kickstarter, Safran Publishing’s latest book “Guardians of Neutrality – Swiss Rifles Through the Ages” offers a deep dive into the evolution of Swiss military rifles, spanning over a century of innovation, precision, and craftsmanship. Author Thomas Anderson promises around 550 pages of the history of Swiss rifles from 1860 to 1990 through meticulously researched data and photographs. This is a must-have for students of small arms history. Join over 400 other backers and secure your copy now at www.kickstarter.com/projects/345pdp/guardians-of-neutrality-swiss-rifles-through-the-ages. This entry was posted on Thursday, March…