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Barrett Begins Construction on New Era in Weapon Systems Manufacturing MURFREESBORO, TN – The NIOA Group has officially broken ground on its new Barrett Firearms facility, heralding a new era in weapon systems manufacturing for Tennessee. The ceremony marking the beginning of construction of the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus (BMTC) and NIOA North American Headquarters, was attended by a host of dignitaries including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator for Tennessee, the Honorable Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland, industry leaders, company executives and staff.…

By Randall Chaney Posted in #Skills Editor’s Note: This article is intended for discussion purposes only. Please acquire adequate training in self-defense from a qualified instructor. Several years back, my daughter had a recital at her college. I was off duty, out of my jurisdiction and, under Florida law, could not carry my Springfield Armory XD on school grounds. As soon as I approached the venue, I began scanning… If you have gone to “gun-free zones” such as a sporting competition, movie, worship service, healthcare facility or even work, you have inadvertently exposed yourself to risk. Whenever…

In a dramatic reminder why Knife Rights fights for you here in the U.S., effective September 1st the Australian state of Victoria is banning “machetes” with blades longer than 20 centimeters (7.87 inches). The law criminalizes, ownership, sale, use, or purchase of a machete without a government exemption which is very limited in nature. Victoria is the second largest state in the nation and most will recognize Melbourne, its capital, the largest city on the continent. And, now that possession is about to be outlawed, Victoria launched a “Machete Amnesty” and put out over 40 “Safe Disposal Bins” at police…

Les George has partnered up with KA-BAR for a new series of fixed blades, which they have dubbed the Cool Name line. The line syncs up perfectly with both George’s and KA-BAR’s dedication to hard use application fixed blades and offers three different blade shapes to choose from. George is a fixture in both the custom and production knife scenes, and has turned out work in just about every size and use class imaginable – but he’s probably most associated with hard use and tactical pieces, inspired in part from his own past as a U.S. Marine. The archetypal George…

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has issued the first “Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Firearm Sound Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.” The detailed document took eight years of detailed and highly technical work to complete. The “Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Firearm Sound Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers” document contains thread and socket drawings, recommendations on how to communicate intended cartridge, minimum barrel length, maximum firing cadence and maximum rounds before required cooling, procedures and equipment required for suppressor sound measurement, measuring suppressor-to-bore alignment, testing for abusive mishandling, overpressure testing and…

Rizo-Patron Joins Executive Group as President BROUSSARD, LA. (Aug. 14, 2025) – UNITY Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced today the hire of Jose Rizo-Patron as president. In this role Rizo-Patron joins the executive group and is responsible for the overall strategic growth of the business, including product development, operations, business development, marketing communications and human resources. Rizo-Patron joins UNITY following his role as CEO of Team Wendy®, where he spent 12 years growing the company into a manufacturer of full-scale helmet systems with customers in more than 60 countries across…

If there’s one thing that often separates science fiction from modern reality, it’s intuitive interfaces. From Iron Man films to Star Wars to last night’s premiere of Alien: Earth, we see characters interacting with technology simply by waving their hands toward a hologram or screen. We know those improvements are just over the technological horizon for consumers, but many of us still have to spend 10 minutes keying in email addresses via a remote just to watch Hulu. But the new drone brand Antigravity, developed by Chinese camera company Insta360, promises a “revolutionary” experience with drone photography. This morning, Antigravity…

  Firefield | Rapidstrike 1-10×24 CR1Combining close-range agility with long-range accuracy, the Rapidstrike 1-10×24 CR1 is versatile, but also tough. Designed to withstand the recoil of a .338 Lapua Mag., the scope features a second-focal-plane reticle, pop-up, resettable, locking turrets; fully multi-coated optics; a single-piece, 30 mm tube and hard-anodized finish. It is shockproof, fogproof and water-resistant. Magnification: 1-10XObjective Lens Diameter: 24 mmReticle: Second-focal-plane BDCLength: 10.7 inchesWeight: 17.6 ouncesMSRP: $239(817) 225-0310; firefield.com Leupold | VX-6HD Gen 2 RiflescopeThe second generation of Leupold’s signature VX6-HD line includes a low-power, variable option in addition to three standard riflescope options. All models have…

Reptilia Launches The PICKER – Ambidextrous Safety Selector for Precision and Speed HILLSBOROUGH, N.C.- August 14, 2025 – Reptilia® is proud to announce the release of The PICKER, an ambidextrous safety selector engineered for unmatched speed, consistency, and control, no matter which hand is on the rifle. Designed to deliver a truly mirrored control experience for both left and right handed shooters, The PICKER ensures rapid and intuitive safety manipulation, even under high-pressure conditions. Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with MIL-STD Type III hardcoat anodizing, it offers the durability, precision, and reliability demanded by professionals and serious shooters…

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD – Mr. Brandon Pugh, the U.S. Army’s Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of the Army, visited the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) on August 6. The brigade is the Army’s sole offensive cyber operations unit, playing a pivotal role in national defense and cyber warfare. The visit followed Mr. Pugh’s three-day trip to U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) headquarters at Fort Gordon, Georgia, where he received briefings and engaged directly with ARCYBER’s top talent. “The 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) is on the frontline of defending our nation and conducting cyber operations,” said Brandon…