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Fort Worth, Texas (November 12, 2025) – XS® Sights is pleased to now offer Minimalist night sights for the Diamondback SDR and Fiber Optic Sights, Minimalist OR Sights, and Optic Plates for Walther PDP pistols. Diamondback SDR – Minimalist Night Sights The serrated, blacked-out rear sight of the Minimalist drives the shooter’s focus toward the tritium front post and downrange threat, making it ideal for those looking for a simple and effective sight upgrade for self-defense. Diamondback SDR owners can upgrade to a green Glow Dot front sight with tritium center. The rear sight features anti-glare serrations and is windage…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More It’s happening. The temps have dropped, the long-range forecast has the word “storm” in it, and your group chat is alive again. The annual ritual begins: wax the skis, dig out the gloves, realize your goggles are still smudged from last spring. You’re not sleeping tonight — not really. Because tomorrow is opening day. And this year, it’s not just your quads that are ready. Your boots are, too. Gearing Up for Opening Day For avid skiers, prepping for the first day of the…

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. Exhibiting at the 2025 CATO Conference November 14, 2025 (Redmond, WA) – Join B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonic solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications worldwide, at the 2025 CATO (California Association of Tactical Officers) Conference on December 2-4. CATO is a non-profit organization focused on training law enforcement officers to be better prepared to serve their communities. We are excited to meet with local agencies and showcase our latest laser systems. Our innovative DAGIR® and MILR® series of laser pointers and illuminators will be…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Staying warm is the objective before the objective. The right outerwear can make the difference between having a blast all day on the snow and calling it early. This holiday season, equip your loved ones for all kinds of cold-weather endeavors with high-quality outerwear from The North Face. Below are the brand’s top picks for all-season parkas, ski and snowboard jackets, cozy fleece midlayers, and accessories like boots. If you need more options, visit The North Face’s website to explore their extensive line of…

Integris is proud to introduce NOX, a compact ballistic shield engineered with Italy’s N.O.C.S. tactical unit and tested in the field by its operators. The shield will debut at Milipol in Paris, 18–21 November 2025. The ballistic shield was conceived after a consultation in which tactical operators described repeated challenges associated with traditional shields: difficulty moving inside buses, trains or narrow hallways, limited ability to climb while protected, and exposure when breaking windows or entering vehicles. N.O.C.S required a shield that could travel everywhere they could; up staircases, through tight door-frames, across vehicle interiors and into elevated access points, without…

This giveaway wants you to set the holidays on fire — literally. Pit Viper’s marketing has always leaned into a snarky counterculture, and its latest holiday giveaway doubles down on the brand’s trademark nuttiness. The Utah-based sunglasses brand has hosted a holiday giveaway called 12 Days of Turbo for several years now. It serves up weird, offbeat prizes that cater to its alternative audience. But this year may be the craziest giveaway yet. For the first of six prizes scheduled over the next 12 days, Pit Viper is giving away a flamethrower capable of blasting fire up to 30 feet.…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Gear Bullet weight for self defense is one of those topics that gets thrown around a lot in gun shops and online forums. And honestly? It matters. But probably not in the way most people think. Here’s the reality. When considering carrying a 9mm with 115-grain hollow points or 147-grain rounds, the difference on paper looks significant. Lighter bullets go faster. Heavier bullets move more mass. But when you’re talking about a self-defense scenario inside seven yards, which is where most defensive shootings happen, the practical difference gets muddier. Shot placement beats bullet…

Alongside the Reebok Nano, the Nike Metcon line is one of the two most iconic shoes in CrossFit. When they were first released in 2015, the Metcons were considered a wider, more run-friendly shoe than the Nano. However, over the last decade of iterations, the Metcons have skewed toward stability and weightlifting, much to the dismay of many CrossFitters.  The Metcon 9 was practically a weightlifting shoe more closely akin to the extremely stiff Romaleos than the freewheeling early Metcon line. While I was a fan of the Metcon 9 (you can read my thoughts on it in our Best…

Wilson Combat has just rolled its second-generation interpretation of the SIG Sauer P365 product line with the new Wilson Combat WCP365 2.0 models. These new pistols can be had in either the standard, X, XL or P365 X Macro formats. The P365 variants from Wilson feature Wilson Combat’s latest P365 grip modules, which are laser textured and designed to provide the shooter with a hand-sculpted grip that conforms seamlessly to the shooting hand. The Wilson Combat P365’s chromoly barrel is finished with black DLC finish, one of the most advanced handgun finishes commercially available. These guns also rely on chromium…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Gear I’ve heard many new shooters ask “Is +P ammunition safe?” Yes, +P ammunition is safe to use in modern firearms. The “+P” designation means the round is loaded to higher pressure than standard pressure ammunition — typically 10% more pressure for most pistol calibers. Modern materials used in fireams mean that the gun’s barrel, slide, and frame are sufficiently strong to handle that extra force. Check your firearm’s manual or the barrel markings. If it says “+P” somewhere on the gun or in the documentation, you’re good to go. If the…