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Until a few months ago, I’d never heard of Saddleback Leather Company. But today, I’m looking at a $760 leather duffel bag that appears to be from another century. The Deep Pocket Leather Duffle shines with heavy hardware and sturdy stitching that could have been inspired by the 1800s. And frankly, barring some sort of over-the-top disaster, I expect it’ll still be going strong into the 2100s, well after I’ve moved on from this mortal plane. So, having had this overbuilt duffel bag for just a couple of months, approximately 0.17% of its 100-year warranty lifespan, I’m only slightly qualified…

Growing up, the house rule was that if you shot a gun, you cleaned a gun. As a youngster, this was great, because I thought cleaning guns was fun. Now, as a busy adult? Not so much; it’s just another necessary chore. But, there’s a difference between cleaning your duck-hunting shotgun and your shotgun meant for home defense: One might cause you to be one shy of a limit of ducks; the other might cost you dearly. The point is, most modern shotguns, even semi-automatics, are extremely reliable—when kept clean. We all know this, and so excuse me if I…

LAS VEGAS, NV. – Blue Force Gear, Inc., the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, is proud to announce the recipients of their 2025 Partner Awards. These awards recognize outstanding performance, commitment, and dedication to promoting the Blue Force Gear brand worldwide. The 2025 Awards span domestic and international categories, recognizing partners who have gone above and beyond in supporting Blue Force Gear’s mission to deliver cutting-edge load carriage solutions to professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, military, and law enforcement industries. 2025 Award Recipients: 2025 Commercial Distributor of the Year – Awarded to RSR for exceptional distribution performance…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: New Low Visibility Plate Carrier (LVPC) The FirstSpear Low Visibility Plate Carrier (LVPC) is engineered for military, law enforcement, and special operations personnel who require ballistic protection without a visible tactical footprint. The LVPC provides a lightweight, durable, and flexible platform capable of withstanding operational demands while maintaining all-day comfort. Its low-profile construction is optimized for plainclothes, surveillance, and covert operations where remaining unnoticed is critical. The carrier maintains a close-to-body fit, minimizing bulk and a streamlined exterior reduces visual signature while preserving mission-essential functionality. Modular integration allows operators to scale their loadout based on threat level…

From mountain range to apparel brand to drag queen: The name Patagonia has a long history that stretches back to the 1500s. And now it’s at the center of a lawsuit. Patagonia — the apparel brand founded by climber Yvon Chouinard after visiting the South American mountain range — has filed a lawsuit accusing a popular drag queen and social media personality of trademark infringement. Pattie Gonia, whose given name is Wyn Wiley, has long used the moniker for performances and fundraisers on behalf of environmental groups. More recently, however, Wiley began using the name to sell merchandise online. That…

FORT POLK, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk hosted their first Innovation Industrial Conference, Jan. 14–15, bringing together defense industry vendors and Army modernization experts to support efforts to modernize JRTC’s Transformation in Contact initiative. The two-day conference focused on electromagnetic warfare, unmanned aerial systems, unmanned ground vehicles, artificial intelligence, command and control, and intelligence and fires integration. More than 40 defense industry vendors from across the country participated, showcasing technologies aligned with concepts developed by the JRTC Innovative Modernization Equipping Group. Vendors included Interference Management and Cancellation International, ORKID, Farada Group and EagleNXT. Representatives from…

I like Alex Honnold. A lot. Not in the casual, “I watched the movie” way. I like Honnold, the person. I particularly respect something that’s rare in a modern celebrity: He’s exactly the same person on-camera that he is away from it. The bluntness. The oddball pragmatism. The almost clinical way he talks about risk, fear, and effort. Most public figures come across like they’re giving a performance that’s on-brand. Honnold seems like a real person, someone you could tie in with, share a belay ledge with, and talk to without any of it feeling staged. That’s why this new…

A few of our favorites from the third day of SHOT Show 2026!PSA Sabre-KeySuppressors aren’t the only new way to take advantage of the $0 tax stamp, and PSA is doing just that with its new Sabre-Key. It’s a 10-inch 12-gauge SBS with a 3+1 capacity that attaches under the barrel like an M203 grenade launcher. The added weight to the front of your rifle means you won’t want to be running drills with this thing installed, but it sure is cool! Perfect for LARPing as Billy from Predator!KelTec PR-3ATAs usual, KelTec had something very interesting to reveal at the…

It doesn’t matter if you invite Hotdog Hans to the Hotdoggin’ World Championships — he’s going to show up, no matter what. And when he does, he’ll put everyone to shame. The man, the myth, the legend returns for the sixth installment of Hotdog Hans. This one is a true nail-biter, as Hans (aka Olympic skier Alex Ferreira) goes head-to-head against his arch-rival Tanner Hall (famous for the iconic “My ankles are broken” video). It’s a clash of hotdog titans. Who will win? Watch the video to see for yourself. Runtime: 9:20 minutes Read the full article here

New 1,000-acre manufacturing campus will invest more than $220 million, create 300+ high-paying jobs, and generate over $650 million in economic impact for New Mexico RIO RANCHO, N.M., Jan. 21, 2026 — Castelion today announced the launch of Project Ranger, a 1,000-acre hypersonic manufacturing campus in Sandoval County, designed to support high-cadence production of hypersonic strike systems. The project will create approximately 300 high-paying manufacturing jobs and represent more than $220 million in private investment, with an estimated $650 million in economic impact for New Mexico over the next decade. The Project Ranger groundbreaking, attended by New Mexico Governor Michelle…