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(Photo/zhukovvvlad for Shutterstock) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Hyperlite: 20% Off Accessories Small changes to your backpacking setup can make a big difference on the trail, and Hyperlite makes some of the best accessories on the market. This season, you can save 20% on ultralight phone pockets, camera cases, and water bottle attachments. Shop Hyperlite Sale Black Diamond: Up to 70% Off Beloved climbing brand Black Diamond is slashing prices on past-season gear, giving customers high-end products at a steal. The brand’s outlet store is offering discounts of up…

Nashville, TN — Dec 10, 2025 — ZeroTech Optics, a leader in precision optics engineered for shooters and hunters who demand performance without compromise, proudly announces the release of its newest additions to the acclaimed Vengeance series — the Vengeance 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope with R3 Reticle and the Vengeance 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope with R3 Illuminated Reticle (IR). Designed for those who live for the long shot, both models bring exceptional optical clarity, rugged dependability, and intuitive functionality to the modern marksman. Precision Engineered for Long-Range Confidence The Vengeance 6-24×50 R3 delivers dependable performance and crisp detail across its versatile magnification…

Sometimes I raise an eyebrow at “house brand” goods. Like the nondescript canned tuna in the grocery store, you wonder if the quality drop is worth saving a little scratch. Thankfully, REI Co-op has a long history of making affordable outdoor goods that compete with the big names without sacrificing details or quality. The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket is no exception, offering an understated resort ski shell that delivers two-layer GORE-TEX weather protection, expected ski jacket attributes, and a mid-tier price.  Like most ski shells, there’s no insulation inside the First Chair, making it a season-long option that you can layer…

Special Operations Veterans Test Emerging Military Technology Under Live Combat ConditionsBOZEMAN, Mont., Dec. 9, 2025 — Reveal Technology Inc., a veteran-founded defense technology company, today announced the premiere of “BattleLab” on VET Tv, a series that brings together former Special Operators with emerging military technology to test what works under real-world conditions, addressing a widening gap in U.S. defense modernization. The first-of-its-kind training environment puts cutting-edge defense systems through their paces in combat scenarios that mirror actual battlefield conditions. The series is hosted by Garrett Smith, CEO of Reveal Technology and Marine combat veteran, alongside co-hosts Phil Divinski and Jerad Watlington,…

While its roots can be traced back to Prescott, Ariz., and the first Overland Expo in 2009, the North American overland events landscape has drastically changed in recent years. Besides the Overland Expo in Arizona, the early years also saw a handful of Overland Rally events, most backed by Overland International, sprout up across the country. These regional events helped introduce thousands to overland travel and were more community-driven than industry-focused. While the same ethos exists between the smaller local events and massive Overland Expos today, there is a lot more of all of the above. Overland Expos Overland Expo…

There is absolutely nothing particularly important, but it is a slow news day and frankly, I want one. From AllOutdoor: Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Belgian Henri Goosens & Fils Brevetes combination pinfire revolver sword, patented in the mid-1860s. This is one of those 19th-century weapons that makes you wonder what problem the inventor thought he was solving and whether that problem actually existed. The concept is straightforward: a 19 1/2 inch double-fullered sword blade with a pinfire revolver built into the hilt. You’ve got a cutting weapon and a firearm in one package, which…

Making PSYOP Great Again – Hegseth Reinstates Name, Dumps MISO Last week Secretary of War Pete Hegseth restored the use of Psychological Operations(PSYOP) to describe planned operations that convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences in an effort to influence the emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals in a manner favorable toward DoW objectives. This corrected policy decision in 2010 to replace the use of PSYOP which dates to the dawn of the Cold War with Military Information Support Operations (MlSO). The term MISO also caused a great deal of…

Photo: Massaro Media Group.So, you want to be different? Here are some unusual bullet designs that can get the job done.I’ll be the first to admit that factory ammunition manufactured today is the best it has ever been, and that the choice of projectiles is wider than ever, but I still have a sense of pride when using my hand-loads. Whether I’m using a unique projectile in a common cartridge or feeding a rifle or handgun chambered for an obsolete cartridge, handloading the unique is just plain cool.And while loading a good old Nosler Partition in your .30-06 is surely…

By Kevin Creighton Posted in #EDC Editor’s Note: This article about concealed carry at work represents the opinion of the writer and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult not only local, state and federal laws, but also the rules established by applicable businesses and organizations. In the United States, the Second Amendment enshrines the universal human right to keep and bear arms. However, private property is also a thing here in the United States, and the two can come into conflict. A business sets the rules by which it operates, and sometimes, those rules include banning firearms…

The St. Louis County (MO) police department, which has more than 900 uniformed officers, has officially adopted Springfield Armory’s Echelon 4.5F 9 mm-chambered pistol. The Echelon 4.5F is a striker-fired duty pistol with a host of revolutionary, patent-pending features. The modular and highly adaptable handgun is engineered with superior ergonomics and built to withstand the harshest conditions. “Springfield Armory has a strong commitment to supporting the law enforcement community,” said Fred Mincks, Springfield Armory’s law enforcement sales manager. “We are proud to have been able to provide such a capable firearm to the St. Louis County police department to help them…