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H&K Launches VP9CC New for 2026 is the VP9CC, a no-compromise, fully-featured micro-compact from our factory in Oberndorf, Germany. Every VP9CC comes standard with six interchangeable backstraps for a truly custom fit. Optics equipped models feature a mounted Vortex Defender CCW-Vortex’s newest, top-of-the-line, micro-sized closed-emitter pistol optic. Optics ready models benefit from a new mounting system that allows all optics to be mounted lower than on standard plate systems. And of course, HK’s legendary reliability and durability come at no extra charge. The VP9CC meets or exceeds all NATO and HK standards for pistols of all sizes. You will find…

This is the ultimate factory Chevrolet off-roader. If you’ve ever wanted a truly military-grade Colorado ZR2, with none of the fancy electronics of a modern pickup and without the worry of smashing a body panel against a tree, this is it. One is coming up for auction later this month, and it will be your first and maybe only chance to buy one — at least before it’s spent 2 decades getting used and abused by America’s servicemen and women. Have a Toy Nobody Else Does Without Wearing Camo GM calls it the Integrated Squad Vehicle-Utility, or ISV-U. The U…

By Yamil Sued Posted in #Gear If you had asked me 30 years ago to recommend an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster for a double-stack 1911 9mm, I would have thought you were completely out of your mind. Fitting that much gun into a low-profile holster seemed like a truly impossible task. Back in the early to mid-1990s, the double-column 1911 was primarily known as a competition-style pistol. These guns were almost always custom builds, assembled with specialized parts and tuned by skilled gunsmiths. They typically wore long compensators, oversized magazine wells, extended dust covers and frame-mounted optics. They…

These don’t fit like the REI snow pants I remember. For years, my experience with REI Co-op apparel has followed a familiar pattern: affordable, durable, and functional, but not exactly stylish. Think: loose, boxy silhouettes, sometimes bordering on sack-like. They worked, but they didn’t always look stylish. But that’s why the REI Co-op Powderbound Insulated Snow Pants caught me off guard. From the first try-on, they felt sleeker than expected (for snow pants, anyway). The silhouette was slimmer, the materials felt nicer, and overall, they looked like legitimate ski pants — not just a budget-friendly backup option.  I tested the…

10 April, 2026, REDMOND, WA — B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer and aerospace applications worldwide has announced the retirement of Master Prototype Machinist, Paul Phelps, after more than three decades of service. Phelps, whose craftsmanship has been a cornerstone of the company’s success, joined B.E. Meyers & Co. in 1991, during a critical moment in the company’s history, when it transitioned from its initial focus on night vision devices toward specialized and advanced laser systems. Over the course of his 35-year career with B.E. Meyers & Co.,…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Shadow Pack The FirstSpear SHADOW PACK is built to move weapons without advertising it. It discreetly carries short rifles, sub-guns, and shotguns inside a low-profile, non-tactical exterior that blends in where loud gear doesn’t belong. Designed for plain-clothes, surveillance, and urban work, it keeps capability close without drawing a second look. Adjustable shoulder straps and a quick-release sternum strap keep it secure on the move and gone when it needs to be. Internal and external pockets keep mags, tools, and essentials organized and within reach. A rear zippered compartment keeps small essentials secure and out of sight,…

HOHENFELS, Germany – Green Berets with 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, put their skills to the test with a new and innovative training scenario, Exercise Deep Strike, at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center here, February 15-23, 2026. This exercise simulated a complex real-world mission that challenged small special forces teams to infiltrate enemy territory, avoid drone detection, use drones to strike targets or resupply units, execute advanced tactics and complete stressful operations under winter conditions. It served as a crucial testing ground for modernizing the force, validating the effectiveness of cutting-edge technologies like…

The cool stream gurgled next to us as we backpacked along a single-track dirt trail, the spring runoff making its way down from the Continental Divide. After 10 miles and more than 1,000 feet of elevation climbing through a remote gully in rural Northern Colorado, I take the new Outdoor Vitals Carbon Evo 50 backpack off and stretch my neck and shoulders. I’m pleased to find that my feet are more sore than my back — a clear indication that this ultralight pack can carry weight with ease. The Carbon Evo 50 targets thru-hikers, fastpackers, and long-weekend backpackers who want…

Kia will launch a new midsize body-on-frame pickup aimed at the U.S. market before the end of the decade, the Korean carmaker’s CEO revealed during a Kia Investors Day presentation on Wednesday. Sharing platforms with the upcoming Hyundai Boulder SUV, it will be offered with a variety of gas, hybrid, and extended-range electric vehicle powertrains. Kia will charge into the growing U.S. market for midsize pickups with the launch of a new, body-on-frame package before the end of the decade, CEO Ho Sung Song announced on Wednesday. The truck will be one in an assortment of new models now under…

Belgium selects SkyCourier fleet to boost special operations airlift for troop transport, logistics, casevac and crisis response A new ally in the air: An artist’s rendering shows a Cessna SkyCourier configured for military operations, including a special operations paint scheme and mission equipment. The aircraft was selected by Belgium Special Operations Forces. WICHITA, Kan. (Apr. 7, 2026) –  Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced Belgium has selected the Cessna SkyCourier as its newest special mission aircraft, awarding an order for five multirole aircraft to support the nation’s Special Operations Forces. The selection launches the SkyCourier into the global…