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Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking another look at the Springfield Armory Echelon Compact in 9 mm and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Springfield Armory Echelon Compact (MSRP: $694) We’re taking another look at the Springfield Armory Echelon Compact 9 mm pistol in today’s kit for a variety of reasons. First, the Echelon is a solid choice for an EDC pistol, with thoughtful ergonomics, replaceable backstraps, excellent texturing and three-slot accessory rail, should a light or laser be desired. Second, adding…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: New BTFX Lightweight Hoodie The new FirstSpear BTFX LIGHTWEIGHT HOODIE debuts as Day 12 of FirstSpear’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. This hoodie is crafted from a lightweight, moisture-wicking cotton/poly/rayon blend designed to provide long-lasting comfort during extended wear. Its smooth, quiet fabric supports mobility, making it ideal for those who operate between routine tasks and real-world demands.  The front proudly showcases the FirstSpear Icon Skull, reinforcing the brand’s unmistakable identity.  On the back, the Built For The X™ graphic incorporates a top-down Blackhawk rotor “X,” nodding to the environments where readiness and precision matter most. A streamlined 3-panel…

I hit the range to test out the Marlin 1894 Trapper along with a dozen loads of 10mm Auto.The 10mm Automatic cartridge has had an up-and-down history. With support from former Marine, gun writer and Gunsite Academy founder Jeff Cooper, Norma introduced the 10mm Automatic cartridge in 1983. Designed for a pistol and loaded to 37,500 psi, it can push a 200-grain bullet to 1,200 fps out of a 5-inch barrel. With adoption by the FBI near the end of the 1980s, it quickly established a good following, especially in Colt’s 1911 Delta Elite pistol.However, with the almost wholesale transition…

Registration Now Open for 2026 US Army Small Arms Championships Registration for the 2026 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships is now open. The week-long, live-fire training event tests Soldiers’ skills in rifle, pistol and multigun courses of fire. There are also opportunities for Excellence in Competition points to be earned in both rifle and pistol. This event is only open to Active Army, Army Reseves, US Army or Air National Guard, Military Academy, College ROTC Cadets and OCS Candidates.  Civilians and military personnel from other services are prohibited from participating in any event. Register here before slots fill up. This…

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky – Turning another page in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) journey within the Army’s transformation and its emerging technologies, the Division now has plans underway to revolutionize military drone creation in preparation for their upcoming division training exercise – Operation Lethal Eagle. The Division began 3D manufacturing of small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) at the EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center at Fort Campbell, Ky. “This is bigger than simply printing parts. We are reshaping the sUAS enterprise at the tactical level,” said Col. (Promotable) Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding officer for support of the 101st ABN DIV. He…

Among outdoor tools, knives offer the widest range of choices — intimidating for some, opportunity for others. If you rely on a knife every day, having one tailored to your needs is a real advantage. Flytanium, a Blade HQ brand originally known for its titanium aftermarket scales, began making its own knives in 2021. Since then, the brand has found a niche with the real EDC faithful. I’m one of them. It’s a habit that guarantees I’m never without a pen, lighter, or knife. Last December, Flytanium launched the BEEF: a full-size folding knife marketed as nothing fancy, just gets…

You’d be hard-pressed to make a pack that appeals to me more than an abrasion-resistant, water-resistant, external frame pack that leverages lightweight materials to actually haul and haul well. It’s an approach to pack design that I like to call ultrahauling. And there are few companies I trust more to tackle that approach to pack design than Seek Outside. So, when I heard that Seek Outside was releasing a 2.0 of its Goshawk 4800, a pack that has spent more time at the top of my rotation than any other over the last year, I quickly detoured along a 2,000-mile…

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract for Trailblazer on the UK Multiple Launch Rocket System A2 Rheinmetall UK have been awarded a contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System to the UK Ministry of Defence’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platform upgrade. The initial contract will see prototypes delivered in early 2026, with the main production starting later that year. The total contract value is in the mid-single-digit million euro range. The M270 A2 MLRS will be the 17th military platform to use the Trailblazer, which was developed and…

The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. The Italian motorcycle brand Ducati is certainly best known for producing some of the most lust-worthy motorcycles on the market. The brand has been dabbling in the bike market for years. Back in 2018, it began producing a lineup of electric mountain and e-road bike models, which Ducati continues to sell to this day. Recently, Ducati announced plans to strengthen its presence in cycling by developing and producing a broader range of bicycles, including high-performance road and gravel models.  For the development of the new lineup, Ducati said that it’s leaning on the…

Rivian will increase the number of miles its current fleet of EVs can drive hands-free from 150,000 to 3.5 million miles before the end of the year. And, it plans to take things to the next level when it launches its new R2 SUV next year, said CEO RJ Scaringe, making it possible to drive hands-free and “eyes off.” The autonomous driving wars are heating up, with Rivian firing a shot over the bow of the industry’s presumptive leader, Tesla. Rivian revealed Thursday plans to increase to 3.5 million miles the roadways on which its R1S and R1T battery-electric vehicles…