Author: Jack Bogart

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Active people aren’t the only ones working to cut out ultra-processed foods. Pet owners are also shifting their feeding patterns away from kibble. The Farmer’s Dog helped pioneer this pivot, launching as a delivery-based subscription service in 2015 and expanding access to fresh pet nutrition across the U.S.  The brand quickly gained a devoted following thanks to its personalized portions, as well as its reliance on real, human-grade, whole ingredients, gently cooked at a lower temperature to better retain nutrients. Converts credited a preparation…

FOr the second month in a row, I am getting this out on time. Cue the applause. As always, we share the Knife News column not because it is incredibly timely by the time I am supposed to do so – mid month So kick back a cold beverage, put up your feed, and see what is happening around the industry. Not always the freshest, in fact we have covered most of this before. But it is illustrative of what we think is deserving of making it into the very limited space in print.   Buck Modernizes Icons with New…

XS Introduces New Sights and ACRO Optic Plate for Taurus 66 Combat Revolver Fort Worth, Texas (August 12, 2026) – XS® Sights is now offering its pre-drilled Standard Dot tritium sight, Fiber Optic sights, and ACRO Optic Plate for the Taurus 66 Combat revolver. XS Standard Dot Sight The high-contrast Standard Dot tritium sight delivers a precise sight picture without changing the gun’s profile. The dual-illumination design features a tritium lamp surrounded by a green photoluminescent Glow Dot, creating a highly visibly front sight for easy indexing. Made of steel to withstand rugged use in the field, this sight delivers…

There was a time in my running journey when I almost exclusively wore Merrell shoes both on the trail and on the road, but the barefoot kind with minimal cushioning and a tight, narrow fit. Then I moved to shoes with more cushioning, a wider toe box, and a minimal drop. So when I had the chance to test the MTL SpeedArc Peaks, I was curious about the mid-level cushion, thick lugs, and, most notably, the split carbon plate. These years-in-the-making shoes come out of the Merrell Test Lab, where numerous athletes help literally shape the shoe. The SpeedArcs were…

Sneak Peek – Helix Combat Multi Harness II Type B The upcoming HCMH II Type B is the latest evolution of Helix Operations’ tactical harness. Developed from user feedback and operational experience, the HCMH II Type B builds on the proven capability of the original HCMH II, with a series of updates designed to improve performance, usability, and compatibility in the environments where it matters most. The HCMH II Type B continues to provide a lightweight, low-profile solution for tactical climbing, helicopter operations, maritime tasks, and vertical movement, while incorporating the latest design refinements from the Helix team. More details…

Open carry — the wearing of a holstered gun in plain view in public — has become a hot-button issue among our nation’s pistol-packers. There are, naturally, talking points on both sides of the debate.A few years ago, Mark Walters invited me to join a panel on this topic on his popular show, Armed America Radio. One of the panelists was an outspoken advocate of open carry. Another was a law enforcement officer just as adamantly opposed to the practice. I was the one in the middle on the issue.I was reminded during that show of the NRA official who…

“Case is extremely proud to be producing pocket knives for two of the most storied brand names in American-made firearms: Ruger and Marlin,” says Brent Tyler, Vice President of Marketing at Case. “The products manufactured under our collective of brands have been carried in the hands and pockets of outdoors enthusiasts for well over a century. We’re pleased to bring these new knives to market to extend such a deeply rooted American tradition.” Four knife patterns in all are scheduled for introduction this fall. Three knives will carry Ruger branding: a Case Trapper and a Case CopperLock, both featuring smooth…

Polite Society Industries Launches Premium Silencers – Rimfire Through .36 Caliber Built to Last. Priced to Own. TAMPA, Fla. (August 12, 2026) — Polite Society Industries (PSI) today announced its first line of premium silencers, covering rimfire through .36 caliber and designed by a team of industry veterans. “We designed our silencers around what laser powder bed fusion makes possible,” said Jon Scott, president of Polite Society Industries. “You can form geometry inside a silencer that nobody would have considered ten years ago and put material only where the part actually needs it. What comes out is light, durable in…

CURV Tactical, A Cutting Edge Solution OSI offers CURV® Tactical, a game-changer in tactical gear. Available in Matte Black, in the following thicknesses .5mm, .8mm, 9mm, and 1.4mm, as well as Ranger Green and Coyote in .6mm, .8mm, 1.0mm, and 1.56mm. Lightweight yet incredibly durable, CURV® can be sewn, laser cut, or thermoformed for unmatched versatility. Ideal for military and law enforcement use, CURV® also offers impressive value compared to industry standards. “Our end-users rely on our gear to protect and support their mission-critical equipment in the most austere environments, from sensitive electronics to observational equipment and munitions. We use CURV® exclusively in our products…

It can be tough to hang up a favorite gun, but when laws requiring straight-wall cartridges go away, you might find yourself doing just that.I have become increasingly sentimental about things, to the point that I worry it might be a terminal descent into nostalgia instead of a meaningful period of reflection on what I have thus far accomplished in life. It could be the kids growing up or my hometown having changed so much that it no longer feels like the place I knew.And the changes keep coming.Even good things, on occasion, have a touch of dread—signaling broader changes…