Author: Jack Bogart

Despite the plethora of well-designed and innovatively engineered modern polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols out there, the seemingly timeless design of the model 1911 is as popular as ever. When gun makers like Springfield Armory broke into the category of double-stack magazine versions of the design, it seemed like a new dawn for the platform.As a little background, the 1911 DS Prodigy was first launched back in 2022 and quickly became a success with not only competitors and enthusiasts, but even first-time buyers. Its combination of impressive pricing and being backed by the Springfield Armory lifetime warranty drew a lot of people…

Rheinmetall is preparing for the next generation of warfare, while delivering world-class technology. To expedite the delivery and meet the demand for autonomous systems, Rheinmetall has opened a new Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence (ALACOE) in the United Kingdom, enhancing operational effectiveness across the region. The initiative is part of a wider network of centres localizing autonomy across Europe, USA, and Australia. Rheinmetall PATH  At the heart of this effort lies the Rheinmetall PATH technology, Rheinmetall Canada’s AI enabled autonomy kit developed in Canada, which provides perception, navigation, and decision making across complex, GPS degraded, and contested environments. PATH…

That’s right! By simply entering your email address, you’re in the running to win one of THREE incredible knife packages, each valued at over $800! The giveaway runs from August 15-Sept. 15, 2026, with knives from legendary names like Buck, SOG, Cold Steel, GiantMouse, CRKT, Kansept, and Case. Prize pack #1 includes a GiantMouse Redington fixed blade, Case Cheetah® Cub, CRKT Squid II with olive wood, and a Cold Steel Full Metal Atlas (Approx. retail value $875). Prize pack #2 includes a SOG FX Tanto 250th Anniversary limited edition, Ron Steele-designed Kansept Strip, CRKT Rogers Q Folder with MagnaCut, and a…

ARO – Omnivore Wrap As part of the first of a series of new product launches, ARO has released a Wrap model for the Blackhawk! Omnivore. The Wrap is designed to allow the user to mount pouches to their retention holster. Extremely low profile the Wrap is constructed from polypropylene sheets woven together for maximum strength and weight savings. By wrapping around the holster body, the bulk added to the holster is virtually zero. Weighing less than an ounce, the Wrap is lighter than the competition. The Wrap is the most modular solution enabling pouches on every face of the…

By Peter Suciu Posted in #Guns #History Few firearms have had as colorful a history as that of the iconic “Tommy Gun.” It was developed for the trenches of the First World War. But, as it arrived too late, the Thompson submachine gun was marketed to civilians, and later was carried by Allied soldiers in World War II. It could be argued that two other equally iconic firearms — the AR-15 and AK-47 — wouldn’t even have been developed had it not been for John Taliaferro Thompson, the inventor of the submachine gun that bears his name.…

Why Arktis Invests in Developing Its Own Camouflage Systems At Arktis, camouflage development is part of the wider capability we offer military organisations, government agencies and defence brands. The COMB family demonstrates this approach. Rather than creating a single “do everything” pattern, COMB was developed as an environmental system. COMB Arid addresses grassland, semi-arid, and rocky terrain, while COMB Blizzard focuses on alpine and winter operations. Additional variants like COMB Urban, or the separate French Desert Noir, and Tundra  developments further showcase Arktis pattern development capabilities. Camouflage and colourway development Pattern scaling and repeat optimisation Garment integration across complete clothing…

Patrol runs on communication, and most of that communication happens over a radio or through spoken words. Both fail in predictable places. A driver cannot describe which of four driveways is his. An officer inside a house cannot safely call out that he has cleared the back bedroom. A medic pulling into a dark rural property has no way to know the patient is two hundred feet behind the house near the tree line. These are not rare problems. They happen on ordinary calls, especially in rural jurisdictions where distance, terrain, darkness, and limited staffing are part of the job.…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AFNS) —   Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman. The conviction showed how a Cold War-era legal framework can be used against repeated, unauthorized photography around sensitive military installations, and how Special Agents will investigate similar cases before they develop into something more. “For our Special Agents, this isn’t about a single case,” said Col. David Bethel, commander of the Air…

All New SunShift Ballistic Glasses in Flat Dark EarthAustin, TX — August 14, 2026 — ShellShock Protection is excited to announce the expansion of its SunShift Ballistic Glasses lineup with a new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) colorway, offering shooters and outdoor enthusiasts adaptive eye protection in a mission-ready frame. The SunShift FDE features a low-profile, field-ready frame paired with photochromic lens technology that transitions from clear to a protective gray tint when exposed to UV light. This allows wearers to move between varying light conditions without changing eyewear, maintaining a clear field of view from low-light environments to bright outdoor settings. “We built the SunShift lens to keep up with the dynamic nature that…

By Ryan Domke Posted in #Survival When I was growing up, I was encouraged to not worry about “fitting in”. While I agree with that sentiment to this day, I now realize that there is most definitely a time and place to do just the opposite. Standing out in the wrong place or at the wrong time can put a target on your back, which is why having the ability to be a “gray man” can literally save your life. What is a “gray man”, you may ask? The gray man has an exceptional talent that will…