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It’s not enough to merely own guns, you need to know how to use them, and how to use them responsibly.American gun culture is often reduced to a debate over rights. Who has them, who shouldn’t and where may the government draw lines … if anywhere? But, historically, rights were only half the equation. The other half was responsibility.Early Americans were not merely expected to own firearms. They were expected to know how to use them, maintain them and exercise judgment in their use. Gun ownership was active not passive. Competence was assumed. That tradition deserves revival.Ownership Was Never EnoughFirearms…

Introducing The Knifemakers’ Guild Magazine: A New Era of Global Connection In 2025/26, Guild leaders Jason Fry, Les Adams, and Princeton Wong shared a bold vision: to create a modern communication platform capable of bringing Guild knifemakers, other makers, collectors, suppliers, toolmakers, and enthusiasts together on a worldwide scale. Their goal was simple but ambitious to strengthen the bonds of our craft and give the global knife community a unified place to learn, share, and grow. To bring this vision to life, they partnered with PorkHouse Productions owner Chip Carlisle, a fellow maker, Guild member, craftsman, and host of The…

SCRANTON, Pa. — The Under Secretary of the Army, Honorable Michael Obadal, visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on March 19. SCAAP is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility, and is one of 17 arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants that are subordinate installations of the Joint Munitions Command. JMC provides the conventional ammunition life?cycle functions of logistics sustainment, readiness and acquisition support for all U.S. military services, other government agencies, and allied nations, as directed. JMC is also the logistics integrator for life-cycle management of ammunition providing a global presence of technical support to frontline units. SCAAP was established in 1953, and…

Each year, Jeep debuts concept vehicles at the annual Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) in Moab, Utah. Moab, often called “the spiritual home” of the brand, EJS attracts tens of thousands of Jeep enthusiasts to Moab for a week of wheeling, custom rigs, and “Jeep Waves.” This year marked 60 years of EJS and 85 years of the Jeep brand. Jeep’s yearly concepts always offer one-off design features mixed with popular modifications to create things that “could be.” The rigs are often an amalgam of in-house customization and aftermarket parts to create Jeeps that the public looks forward to every year…

NP Aerospace, the global vehicle integrator and armour manufacturer, has announced that the production line to deliver the remaining 87 Light Tactical Transport Vehicles (LTTV) to the Belgium MOD (BeMOD) is now fully operational and accelerating at pace. Following the pre-production proof of process and quality deliveries, the first significant full-production batch was accepted by the customer in February, which will now be followed by the delivery of all 87 vehicles by the end of 2026. The original LTTV programme was to deliver 199 of the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG based vehicles to the BeMOD. In September 2024 NP announced the receipt…

It turns out Jeep had a few surprises for us at the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. While we knew of six concept Jeeps, we weren’t expecting three more sneak peeks. At a dinner in Moab to kick off the annual EJS event (and the brand’s 85th anniversary), Jeep debuted two unexpected prototypes and its latest Twelve4Twelve drop.  Jeep Cherokee Upland Concept The Jeep Cherokee returned as a 2026 model year after a 3-year hiatus and is on sale now. Enthusiasts may notice something lacking in the lineup, however: an off-road Trail Rated spec. Knowing Jeep, we…

When it came time to test the durability of Patagonia’s newest jacket, renowned climber Josh Wharton didn’t hesitate. Wharton was climbing in Nevada’s Red Rocks when Patagonia designer Eric Noll showed up with a new puffy designed to withstand the abuse of big-wall climbing expeditions. Without missing a beat, Wharton reached down to the ground, grabbed a rock, and tried to cut open the jacket with it. “Eric was horrified, but the parka didn’t tear,” Wharton said, relating the story during an October media gathering. “The thing still looks brand new even after using it to cross talus fields.” The…

Bear & Son Cutlery’s New 4” Large Sheepfoot Barlow Jacksonville, Alabama – Bear & Son Cutlery, manufacturer of premium, made-in-the-USA knives for hunting, tactical, and everyday carry, introduces the 4-inch Barlow with sheepfoot blade. Experience the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design with Bear & Son Cutlery’s new 4-inch Large Sheepfoot Barlow. Featuring a 3 3/4-inch sheepfoot blade crafted from premium high carbon stainless steel, this blade provides straight cuts with razor sharp agility and versatility with exceptional control. Choose from three exquisite handle options: rich and warm Rosewood, sleek and classic White Smooth Bone, or the rugged…

For one of the biggest sportswear companies in the world, Under Armour’s place in performance running footwear is surprisingly small — but the new Velociti Elite 3 feels like a direct challenge to that perception. This shoe has proven top-end racing pedigree: Sharon Lokedi won the 2025 Boston Marathon in a prototype and returns this year as defending champion. It reflects a more transparent design direction from the brand, recognizing that the first two Velociti editions had a lot of room for improvement, something the company has openly acknowledged.  The latest version is seriously aggressive and fast, and suggests that…

TAMPA, FL – (April 1, 2026) – The U.S. Government has awarded a four-year contract to Global Military Products to take over facility management and new product development of the Army’s Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility (QCCCF) at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. The change in operation management will help boost predictable and sustainable workload at the facility, while expanding on the skilled workforce, equipment and production capacity critical to the nation’s defense industrial base. “The Army’s Rock Island Arsenal has been in operation for more than a century to keep our country lethal and ready, with the Quad Cities Cartridge…