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AARDVARK Tactical and Dark Systems Strengthen Partnership to Advance Tactical K9 Protection in the US La Verne, CA — AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of operator-focused solutions for elite military and law enforcement units, has expanded its strategic alliance with Dark Systems, the global leader in cutting-edge K9 helmets, electronics, and camera systems. Building on Dark Systems’ recent announcement as a distributor of the P7K9 ballistic vest in Europe—exclusively supplied by AARDVARK—this expanded partnership positions AARDVARK to distribute Dark Systems’ full line of K9 technologies across the United States. Offerings include the DarkFighter K9 Helmet & Camera, DarkMesh MANET System,…

Hunter Leininger has undertaken some challenging outdoor objectives in his life. The 26-year-old adventure racer and endurance athlete holds fastest known time (FKT) records for the Florida Trail, the North-to-South Iceland Traverse, the U.K.’s Skye Trail, and several other long-distance thru-hikes. In 2024, he finished a harrowing 400km self-supported race across China’s Gobi Desert (in which he tied for first). But this summer, he successfully attempted to set an FKT traversing the state of Colorado, and it might have been the greatest test of his skills yet. Not just because of the environmental factors — rain, hailstorms, heat, and altitude — but…

From time to time, you may come across an image of a suppressor on an AR-15 wrapped in a suppressor cover. Are these covers glorified fashion accessories, or do they have practical value that makes them worth purchasing?  To learn more, we recently sat down with Alceu Aragao Jr., CEO of Burn Proof Gear.  Q:  Thanks for joining us. Can we start with how Burn Proof Gear came about? Alceu Aragao Jr. – Burn Proof Gear – I got in the industry in the summer of 2015, making prototype suppressor covers.  I was finishing my engineering degree, and a friend…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The Grand Randonée 10 (GR10) runs along France’s border with Spain, stretching from the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean Sea. It follows the Pyrenees Mountains, gains over 183,000 vertical feet, and covers roughly 568 miles. Typically, hikers will take between 45 and 60 days to complete it. But Keisuke Minami, a trail runner from Japan, decided he wanted to run it in just 9 days. Minami had never attempted to set a fastest known time (FKT) record before this. He knew when he started,…

Picasso is said to have sculpted with an Opinel. I must be in good company, because for the last 6 years I’ve packed the Opinel No.08 Inox ($19) as my go-to knife for short hikes, long solo backpacking trips, and mountaineering epics. I’ve got a few knives for different purposes, but most of the time, I don’t need to split wood apart by batoning it for kindling or dress freshly caught game. What I want is a folding knife so light I can stash it away anywhere and forget about it until I need it. Give me a locking blade…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #Gear Let’s talk about ammo, shall we? The term “corrosive ammo” will cause many shooters to cringe at the thought of using it, believing that it will eat the blue off their firearm before leaving the range. While it’s not quite that bad, you’ll need a little information to understand the difference between corrosive and non-corrosive ammo. Let’s review the identification and effects, as well as the pros and cons of corrosive and non-corrosive ammunition on your firearm. All About the Primer While the ammunition propellant itself is not likely corrosive, certain…

BFG Releases the Handheld Radio Pouch POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc. (“BFG”), the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, launches the Handheld Radio Pouch. The patent pending Handheld Radio Pouch holds an XTS Motorola Radio or similar sized handheld-type radio securely. The Handheld Radio Pouch has an open-top with a single Fastex Buckle closure. The upper portion of the radio is exposed for easy knob manipulation on the top of the device. It has an open design on the sides to allow for better cooling of the radio unit and to accommodate peripheral items like remote PTT’s…

Want a bag that provides quick access to a gun and plenty of storage space? Take a look at MFT’s new 5L Achro Sling Bag.In their attempt to blend in, far too many concealed carriers stand out instead. Being a “gray man” isn’t achieved by wearing tacticool camo gear and a hat from your favorite gun manufacturer, it’s done by appearing truly nondescript and forgettable while still concealing your gear. To that end, Mission First Tactical’s new 5L Achro Sling Bag seems to knock it out of the park.It’s plain black, and the only thing “tactical” about its design is…

KONGSBERG, NORWAY & JOHNSTOWN, PENN.– Aug. 5, 2025 – The United States Marine Corps has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) valued at up to $330 million for the 30mm remote turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30). The first order on the contract from PEO Land Systems Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) includes a substantial number of turrets to be manufactured at Kongsberg’s remote weapon system facility in Johnstown, Penn. A recent expansion at the facility has resulted in more jobs and a dedicated medium caliber turret production line. “Kongsberg…

ci·pher/ˈsīfər/noun1. a secret or disguised way of writing; a code.  Anything that references keeping something secret is a clever name for a concealment holster. However, that wasn’t my first impression about the Henry Holsters Cipher holster. I used this holster in conjunction with a Heckler & Koch VP9A1 F, and as soon as I donned it, I couldn’t help but notice how comfortable the new HK VP9A1 F version carries without having to add wedges or extra peripherals to improve the fit.  To summarize the holster in one line, the Cipher is a slim, inside-the-waistband (IWB) or appendix holster (AIWB)…