Author: news

Raise your hand if you started your shooting sports journey by shooting a .22. Yes, I see those hands, you can put them down now. It’s the same with a lot of us here at Shooting Illustrated, and there’s no secret to why this is so. Rimfire guns are easy and inexpensive to shoot and can provide hours of fun without shelling out a lot of cash. Add in new sports like .22 precision rifle and Rimfire Challenge, and all of a sudden you’ll see why rimfire guns keep selling year after year.   Bergara | BMR-X Carbon Combining a…

Military Arms Corporation MAC 2 Tactical Wood Shotgun (MSRP: $548.99) The Benelli M2 holds a special place in the hearts of defensive shotgun aficionados. Rugged and reliable, it has an operating system that can take just about any load you put in it and send it downrange.  The patents on that action have expired, which now allows just about anyone to come out with their interpretation of that classic scattergun. Military Armament Corporation has taken advantage of this fact, and now has a series of tactical shotguns based on the Benelli action.  The model we’re looking at today is the…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The 2026 Toyota TRD Pro special paint color has just been revealed. This time it’s a light aqua blue called Wave Maker that will be crashing down on your Toyota dealer in the next few months. While Toyota has had some hits and misses in the TRD Pro palette, this one feels like one of the best. Wave Maker Is the 11th TRD Pro Special Paint Option Toyota started its fun and funky TRD Pro special paint onslaught way back in 2015 with an…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Loose Ammo Bag w/ ID Pocket and Legend Window The new FirstSpear LOOSE AMMO BAG is a rugged and reliable solution for storing and transporting ammunition. Built for durability and function, this bag features a spacious main compartment capable of holding a generous amount of ammo. Its roll-top closure, secured with SR buckles, ensures contents are protected from the elements while allowing for quick and easy access. The design emphasizes convenience and organization, making it ideal for hunters, range shooters, and tactical operators alike. Two external identifier slots are located on either side of the bag—one for an ammo-type…

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center released a one-of-a-kind publication — a new Field Manual about what it means to be a member of the profession of arms and the obligations Soldiers have to each other, to civilian leadership and to fellow citizens. The manual, FM 1, The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms, is available for download from the Army Publishing Directorate. In the foreword, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George writes, “This book is written for our Army. It explains our profession, our purpose, and…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More A California man collapsed and died during the Boney Mountain Half Marathon on May 10 amid high temperatures. Spencer Cabral, 38, was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to several news reports. First responders from the Ventura Fire Department found three other runners suffering from heat-related illnesses and took them to the hospital separately. On May 10, the day of the Boney Mountain Half Marathon, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory. The race started at 8 a.m.,…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Three Montana Army National Guardsmen face criminal charges after landing a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers. The incident took place on May 4, 2025, in the Crazy Mountains north of Big Timber, Montana. The Guardsmen allegedly landed the military helicopter without permission on a posted ranch property in Sweet Grass County. The crew picked up two elk antlers and an elk skull with antlers attached. A nearby witness saw the helicopter land and reported the activity to the property…

DroneShield is pleased to announce the release of the latest major software update to the DroneSentry-C2 platform. The latest DroneSentry-C2 release enhances usability and mission customisation to a set a new standard for tactical flexibility.  Pictured: The Hon. Pat Conroy MP, then Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, briefed on DroneSentry-C2 by Angus Bean, DroneShield Chief Product & Technology Officer, March 2025. Key Update Highlights Improvements to Existing Artificial Intelligence (AI): Advanced object classification and more accurate direction tracking for on-the-move and rotating sensors enhances robustness of SensorFusionAI (SFAI).  Introducing Storage Management: New data retention settings have been created to simplify record keeping and allow users…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More A new take on a rooftop tent, the Mammoth Overland SKL (“skull”) concept is being called a “rooftop camper.” That’s because it has no tent material, and it has an insulated shell and a full-onboard power system. “While our HV, ELE, TL, and WLY trailers have been wildly successful, we realized that not everyone has room to store an off-road trailer at their home. We wondered, ‘what if a trailer and rooftop tent had a baby?’ SKL was born,” said Mammoth Overland President Scott…

I am not the person you want testing specialized, lightweight equipment. I destroy gear. A lot of people say that, but I mean it. I work hard in the outdoors and expect the same from my equipment. So a “lightweight” product like the Simms Flyweight wader isn’t exactly up my alley. When I hear “lightweight” or some other variation of that in a wader name, I automatically assume it’s a thin pile of hot garbage that a marketing team is selling on the “benefit” of being lightweight. But after learning that the Flyweights are built with the same four layers…