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Though most bullpup rifles may look like space-age, sci-fi alien blasters, the concept has been around for quite a while. At an elementary level, these types of firearms are space-savers because they place the action to the rear, behind the trigger and grip area. With the action in the rear, bullpup barrels are effectively “shortened” without having to physically reduce the actual barrel length. As a result, bullpups are quite compact while still providing the ballistics of standard-length carbine or rifle barrels. Bullpups come with their pros and cons, but in certain niches, they shine quite well. IWI Tavor X95…

Virginia Beach, VA – 12 August 2025 – LionHeart Alliance, a Virginia Beach-based tactical gear supplier, has been selected as a contract awardee on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Strategic Tactical Equipment Acquisition and Logistics (STEAL) IDIQ. With a total ceiling of $57.5 million, the award allows LionHeart to support FBI missions with essential tactical equipment—delivered fast and procured without friction. The STEAL contract is built to simplify the acquisition of mission-critical gear—everything from survival kits and ballistic protection to comms systems, diving equipment, and HAZMAT solutions. It spans a one-year base period with four optional renewals, supporting both urgent…

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — The Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Launched Effects Summit opened Aug. 11, setting the tone of week-long events focused on the rapid increase in unmanned systems in the US Army. Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, commanding general of the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, gave the opening remarks to summit attendees, stressing that UAS need to be seen not solely as a tool for the aviation branch but a capability to support the Army as a whole. “The battlefield is going to be busy, so we need to be thinking about what the enemy…

We’ll always have a spot in our gear closet for a hard cooler, but soft coolers have proven to be just as essential. They weigh less and are easy for one person to grab and quickly transport from the deck to the truck bed. There’s a broad range of sizes and softness in soft coolers. Some of these designs are actually very rigid, stout, and stackable, such as the YETI Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler. Others are fully collapsible and pliable, like the REI Co-op Campwell Folding Cooler, and we celebrate the space-saving option for storage. For day-long roams, weekend…

Living in a ski town means frequently driving to the ski resort or bus stop. Often, loading, locking, unlocking, and unloading a roof ski rack takes me as much time as driving up the resort (except when I can’t find a parking spot). Roof racks can be awkward to load, create noise at highway speeds, and add drag. After a season of messing with ski roof racks, I finally found a better way to transport gear with the Gravirax hitch-mounted rack system for skis and snowboards. My overland truck has an 8-foot-high Go Fast Camper, making a roof rack significantly difficult to…

Trusted Trimble Partner Adds TrueView LiDAR and LP360 Software to Product Portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2025 Huntsville, AL: GeoCue is proud to announce a new partnership with Geotronics Dystrybucja, one of Poland’s most experienced providers of geospatial solutions. Based in Kraków, Geotronics Dystrybucja officially joins the growing European distribution network for GeoCue, bringing TrueView 3D Imaging Sensorsand LP360 software to professionals across Poland. Now available through Geotronics, customers throughout Poland can access the full lineup of TrueView LiDAR solutions, including the all-new TrueView GO handheld mapping scanner. From drone LiDAR to mobile and SLAM-based handheld sensors, GeoCue’s products…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Just two weeks ago, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made an extraordinary announcement: Pollution from global warming would no longer be considered a threat to public health. Known as the “endangerment finding,” the Obama-era policy empowered federal officials to regulate pollution caused by vehicles and power plants. It also led to electric vehicle subsidies that boosted the nascent EV industry, including companies like Tesla. But the 15-year-old policy is no more, the EPA announced on July 29. Today, EPA Administrator Lee…

We take a quick look at the AXE, the latest M&P15 rifle series from Smith & Wesson.Smith & Wesson’s M&P15 has been one of the most popular budget AR options for years. The original model, of course, is a bit dated by modern standards since it shipped with basic M4-style furniture. In response, Smith & Wesson has released newer iterations of the rifle to accommodate contemporary furniture and feature trends, and the latest version is the AXE series.Performance Center M&P15 AXE.The M&P15 AXE series features four rifles to choose from, including a standard 16-inch model, a Performance Center 16-inch model,…

SABER’s tactical edge-based AI/ML capabilities enhance system performance, reduce operator burden, and counter emerging threats—all built on a MOSA framework EL SEGUNDO, Calif.– Pacific Defense, the leader in C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) products and integrated mission systems, announces the launch of its SABER Multi-Function (MF) Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence (EW/SIGINT) product family. The first offering in the line is the EWS1090VP — a 9-slot 3U OpenVPX™ system that seamlessly integrates counter-UAS, counter-communications, counter-IED, and counter-radar electronic support capabilities. Designed for rapid capability insertion and adaptation, SABER addresses the complexity of today’s electronic battlefield, where adversaries continuously…

The wildfire smoke rolled in quickly and was thick enough that I felt it in my lungs after just 20 minutes. When I started hiking, it was clear out, but the wind changed and haze from the forest fires now obscured the mountains around me. I felt wheezy, my eyes started itching, and I stopped jogging the flats. I was suddenly glad I was testing an ultralight hip pack instead of the heavy backpack I could have brought instead. Luckily, the Gossamer Gear Piku Sling had been my primary quick-trip hike, bike, and run pack for most of the summer.…