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With the recent public announcement of the new Gen6 Glock pistols during the early part of December 2025, Safariland has also been developing holster fits across its various product lines to accommodate these new handguns.  “Glock has long been the industry leader for duty handguns,” said Greg Freeman, vice president and general manager of Safariland Duty Gear. “Safariland is proud to work with Glock to offer the highest standard of holster performance for those who carry Glock firearms. The Gen6 update combines Glock’s tradition of reliability and safety with compelling ergonomic upgrades, and Safariland is ready now with a full…

SHOT Show 26 – FAST SideKar from UNITY Tactical UNITY Tactical’s new FAST SideKar is the best product I saw at SHOT Show. It’s simple, straight forward design updates and improves the M240 Medium Machine Gun and other similar platforms. This optic and laser riser-style mount adds additional Picatinny rail space to the feed tray cover and moves the laser away from the barrel which is known to cause heat and cable issues. Instead, the laser is still mounted on its side but back near the optic on a 9 o’clock M1913 rail next to the optic. This new location…

SHOT Show 26 – Spiritus Systems Updates Backpanels Designed to the proposed Universal Carrier Attachment Standard (UCAS) standard, the new Assault Backpanel Mk2, MOLLE Backpanel, and Turtle-style Panel were on display at SHOT Show. All three feature a tool slot which facilitates self retrieval. Assault Backpanel Mk2 MOLLE Backpanel Here are a couple of pouches to be used with the MOLLE Backpanel. Turtle Panel Here’s a shot so you can see the attachment zippers. No word on when they’ll hit the market. www.spiritussystems.com This entry was posted on Monday, January 26th, 2026 at 11:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Load…

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — The beloved military working dog known across the force for greeting users when logging in to military devices is now retired from active service. Affectionately called “Doggles,” MWD Nick served eight years in the U.S. Army, seven of those here. Nick specialized in explosives detection, where he helped technicians as they confronted and defeated explosives around the world. Some of the biggest assignments that Nick and handler Staff Sgt. Justin Peyton have worked include 58 United States Secret Service missions, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit, the Democratic National Convention, the Army’s 250th anniversary…

LAS VEGAS, NV — A man was reportedly stabbed at the SHOT Show on the evening of January 22, and quick-thinking bystanders used an everyday carry (EDC) tourniquet to help stabilize him until emergency personnel arrived. The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. near the Starbucks located inside the Venetian Expo Center, where the industry-only firearms trade show is being held. According to a firsthand account posted on Reddit, a commotion broke out just outside the coffee shop, drawing the attention of several individuals, including a group from Novox Research—some of whom are trained paramedics. I was a witness to…

Optimized for Rifles with Short Rails; Pro Model Features Flexible Jack Cap® Tail Switch EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 22, 2026 – Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® Rail Mount 1L-X and the ProTac® 1L-X Pro, multi-fuel tactical lights with a compact design to fit short-barreled rifles, submachine guns, and carbines with limited rail space for both light and pressure pad. The new high-output lights, which also are available in USB configurations, deliver up to 850 lumens for extreme brightness. They will debut at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, where attendees can…

By Paul Carlson Posted in #Gear #Skills It really seems to me that we are in a golden age of Hellcat accessories. There are infinite numbers of ways we can trim out our favorite blaster. While some additions are pure vanity, others are very practical in nature. In the latter category, the Mantis X10 Elite really stands out for me. It’s an amazing instructional tool. In this review, I take a look at how you can improve your shooting using it. Evaluation Plan I recently talked with Springfield Armory about doing some testing with the Hellcat 9mm…

Oregon City’s Benchmade Knife Company staged one heck of a blowout to mark the release of their new Codex87 Horizon Edge knife. The knife features a new patented forge welding process which allows a high-end super steel, in this case Rex-121, to be fused with Damasteel, to maximize the knife’s cutting ability in certain areas along the edge.     This press release from Benchmade should help explain it… Benchmade Sets a New Standard in Blade Innovation with Codex87 Horizon Edge™ A first of its kind use case of a bi metal blade revealed during an exclusive invite only event…

Though the .458 SOCOM is not particularly popular, there are a wide range of factory loads like this hard-hitting one from Buffalo Bore from which to choose. The idea of a large-caliber, anti-personnel cartridge for an infantry service gun is nothing new. In 1873, the United States Military armed troops with the Trapdoor Springfield rifle chambered for the .45-70 Gov’t cartridge. This concept was abandoned in 1892 when the U.S. Military adopted the .30-caliber Krag-Jørgensen rifle. Ever since, the military has prioritized reach as opposed to big bullets that make big holes—it has been more than a half-century since the…

MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 23, 2026 — AltaPointe Health is launching a new weekly online Veteran Peer Support Group designed to help veterans navigate the transition from military to civilian life in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. The virtual group will meet every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST via Zoom and is open to veterans who may not feel comfortable attending in-person appointments or visiting a clinic. The group is built on a simple but powerful concept: By veterans. For veterans. According to AltaPointe Veteran Program Coordinator Ron Olmsted, the meeting is a peer-led forum where participation…