Author: Jack Bogart

We look at the pros and cons of Maztech’s X4-FCS digital aiming system.The history of electronic technology integration into firearms can usually be summed up with a simple phrase: cautiously optimistic. Firearms are wonderfully mechanical devices, operating in a world where igniting gunpowder and high-pressure gases interact with precision machining, optical clarity, and the very laws of physics in such a way that they’re largely independent of batteries, circuit boards, and displays.While some things—like weapon-mounted laser aiming modules, red-dot sights, and even weapon mounted laser rangefinders—have proven themselves to be viable and rugged enough to be accepted by the general…

Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers Additional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Grows Italian Air Force Fleet of MQ-9A SAN DIEGO – 08 September 2026 – The Italian Air Force (ItAF) has ordered two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). When the new aircraft are delivered at the end of 2027, they will increase the size of the ItAF fleet. The purchase is part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force that also includes Ground Control Stations.  “Italy has been a very important partner for GA-ASI…

Columbus, Miss. (September 9, 2026) – Apex Ammunition is excited to introduce new Waterfowl Stratified™ S3 Steel shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge loads. Featuring layered shot sizes of Apex S3 zinc-coated steel in #BB / #2 (12-gauge only), #2 / #4, or #4 / #6 combinations, each Stratified load is designed to deliver devastating performance at multiple ranges – with dense mid-range patterns and increased terminal energy at longer distances for confident kills. “The Waterfowl Stratified™ Series was developed in direct response to our most dedicated hunters asking for a smarter, harder-hitting shell for ducks and geese,” said Jason Lonsberry,…

Boker has a new fixed blade out from Lucas Burnley, the Mini D.A.D. This one delivers on the increasingly popular EDC fixed blade concept with its compact but capable design. While it seems like just yesterday that Burnley was an up-and-coming maker, he has by now firmly established himself in the custom, production, and midtech spaces. In purely numerical terms, it may well have been his production collaborations that broadcast his name out the furthest, and Boker played an instrumental role in this when they brought out a consumer-friendly version of the Kwaiken, a design that, even after all these…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

Elbit Systems Ltd. strengthens long-term commitment to the U.S. defense market through evolution of its U.S. operating segment FORT WORTH, Texas — Sept. 9, 2026 — The U.S. operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd., will now operate as Twenty-Six Defense. This evolution reflects the company’s continued focus on supporting its U.S. customers through strong domestic design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities.  Twenty-Six Defense is an American defense company that employs 3,300 Americans who have supported the U.S. military for more than three decades.  “Launching Twenty-Six Defense underscores our growth in the American market and reinforces our commitment to supporting U.S. warfighters,…

Though it’s been about a century and a quarter since John Browning first graced us with the .45 ACP, it’s not tremendously difficult to see why it’s still with us. While some gravitate to the cartridge due to nostalgia or a connection with America’s military past, just as many people recognize its efficacy as a proven fight-stopper.Anecdotally, I’ve found that when a shooter chooses to master the .45-caliber semi-auto, it symbolizes them moving from a novice shooter to the next level. While the additional recoil over a 9mm is undeniable, it isn’t painful and quickly ceases to be intimidating. When…

Two Boker Plus Kalashnikov favorites are getting a fresh update — and they launch this Friday.The refreshed design features flat pivot and scale screws for a cleaner profile, plus a modernized blade layout with Boker Plus branding on the front and Kalashnikov wording and steel specs on the back. THis is quite an upgrade. My original Tanto Kalashnikov is D2. And cost me $32 on a Cyber Monday special from Blade HQ. Those days are long gone. But the knife is still pretty sweet. Much more complicated grind as well. Visit https://www.bokerusa.com/ for more.   Read the full article here

Looking to upgrade a boring rifle with a wood stock that’s as beautiful as it is durable? Boyds’ Gunstocks has you covered.Sponsored ContentTimeless, functional, and beautiful. There are plenty of materials that can make a rifle stock lighter, stiffer, or easier to manufacture, but few have the character of wood. Boyds’ Gunstocks has been making wooden rifle stocks since 1981, combining traditional hardwood with modern manufacturing to produce stocks that are durable, consistent, customizable, and affordable.WHY UPGRADE?Most factory rifles come with synthetic stocks. They’re inexpensive, durable, and functional, but functional isn’t always ideal. An aftermarket stock gives you an opportunity…

NASHVILLE, TN – [September 1, 2026] Tomahawk Performance is redefining technical apparel with the release of the OTB Sunshirt LS and Tactical T-Shirt SS, two purpose-built performance layers engineered around one principle: delivering an unprecedented balance of durability to weight. Designed for military, law enforcement, and professionals who operate in hot weather environments, both garments represent a new standard in tactical performance by maximizing the critical balance between protection, mobility, and comfort. Whether worn beneath a plate carrier or as standalone performance layers, the OTB Sunshirt LS and Tactical T-Shirt SS are designed to move naturally with the wearer. Athletic…