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Matt Easton is back, and this is a really interesting video. Stone and bone show up in the prehistoric archaeological record, but these are the only organic examples that tend to survive, except in really advantageous preservation situations (dry caves, sealed burials).      Read the full article here

SWANSBORO, NC, May 20, 2025 – High Speed Gear® (HSG), a trusted leader in tactical gear solutions, is proud to celebrate 25 years of delivering innovative, American-made tactical solutions to the world’s most demanding professionals. Since the company’s founding in 1999, HSG has remained steadfast in their mission: to provide gear that performs when it matters most – because those who serve and protect deserve nothing less. For 25 years, HSG has stood as a pillar of quality, performance, and innovation. From the iconic TACO® pouches to a full line of battle-proven gear, every product in the High Speed Gear…

The popularity of the precision bolt-action rifle presses on at full-speed in 2025, and the lever-action revolution is picking up as well. AR-15s are still a thing, though, and new calibers means new rifles aplenty. RIFLESArsenal Inc. | SAM7SF-54With a milled and forged receiver and an integral, side-mounted rail system for optics mounting, this AK variant promises enhanced reliability and accuracy. The right-side-folding, aluminum stock is skeletonized to shave weight, and the AK-74-style muzzle brake is removable. ▶Skeletonized folding stock▶Ambidextrous safety▶Removable one-piece muzzle brake▶Enhanced trigger group SpecificationsCaliber: 7.62×39 mmMagazine Capacity: 30 roundsBarrel Length: 16.3 inchesOverall Length: 38.12 inchesWeight: 8 poundsMSRP:…

ALLENTOWN, PA (May 19, 2025) – Following the initial development contract awarded last year, Mack Defense today announced they won the contract to produce two prototype vehicles for the next phase in the Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) program with the U.S. Marine Corps. The new family of vehicles will replace the Marine Corps’ Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement fleet (MTVR), which includes cargo, dump, wrecker, tractor and re-supply trucks supporting air-ground task force combat support missions. The Marine Corps’ initial development requirements for the MTT fleet focused on cargo variants consisting of 10-, 15- and 20-foot cargo bed configurations with hybrid-electric…

By Sean Utley Posted in #Guns In this Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker review, author Sean Utley tests the newest bolt action rifle from Geneseo. The rifle, chambered for either .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor, has the look of a serious performer. Is it? That’s what Utley set out to discover. The rifle was provided to the author prior to launch for the purposes of this review. This may come off as a bit cocky, but I don’t care. Springfield’s push, and a very successful one I might add, into the bolt-action fray was anything but a surprise to me. In…

This will definitely be a Knife News item in the July issue. Too late for June. This is exciting news. Ben has taken the dream a step further. First it was designing a knife for WE. Then it was OEM’ing designs abroad. Then he onshored OEM to the USA with White River for the Lulu and the Large Lulu. Now it is the Little Lulu, made in Utah, in-house by Knafs. Read the full article here

TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES U.S. Special Operations Command kicked off Special Operations Forces Week 2025 with an International Commander’s Forum. The forum was attended by 311 participants from 61 countries with 78 Special Operations Forces units represented. The Forum was incorporated this year directly based on recommendations after the 2024 SOF Week. USSOCOM’s international division recognized that the most valuable part of the week was the interaction between command teams. Maintaining strong networks, and developing generational relationships is strength of special operations. Building generational relationships takes commitment. While SOF Week is fast paced, with the displays, panels, keynote speakers, so…

An interesting fixed blade is on the way from Boker and collaborator Brent Michael Smith, who works under the shop name of Bald Man Knife & Tool. They have come together to create the Thicker Clipper, a fixed blade that lives up to its name while still staying in or near the EDC fixed blade class. Not sure what to think of this one. Not really a cleaver, the nearest approximation I can come up with is a CRKT Razel. Odd knife. Read the whole thing at KnifeNews.com Brent Michael Smith Brings Beefy Blade to Boker   Read the full…

The world of knives continues to evolve and change to meet modern demands, inviting new designs and materials along the way. Perhaps coincidentally, a growing trend sees some great knives coming from brands that aren’t specifically knife manufacturers. Where once customers only sought out and celebrated established knife brands, the industry now sees a movement toward brands that focus on more holistic lifestyles — like everyday carry, for example. Take Big Idea Design, a company known as much for its bit drivers, pens, and watches as it is for its knives. This modern-day outfitter has created an entire line of EDC solutions, all…

Ultrasound Renal Denervation, a Proven Treatment for High Blood Pressure, is Available to Veterans Thanks to a Partnership Between Recor Medical and Recon Supply ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 16, 2025 — Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known as the “silent killer” because many people do not know they have it and, over time, it can lead to serious health issues. In fact, hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. The 2020 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines on hypertension define uncontrolled hypertension as a reading above or equal…