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By Dylan Casey In today’s article, Dylan Casey reviews the DeSantis T.B. Vengeance holster. This leather concealed carry rig is a three-slot belt holster designed to carry your pistol outside the waistband. Equipped with a thumb break for increased retention, the holster tested was fitted for the Springfield Armory Echelon pistol. The company provided the holster to the author for review. Leather holsters are a thing of functionality, class and beauty. They are often, at least in my mind, associated with many timeless heroes from the silver screen and television of the past. As time is always advancing us forward,…

I know I could have planned things better. I’m holding the working end of a line of twine that will become a delightfully hipster sunglasses hanger in my apartment. But in true Adam fashion, I embarked on the project before really thinking through the process. One end of the twine is secured to a Command Hook while I pinch the free end against the wall to hold a straight line. In my eager haste, I placed several pairs of shades along the line to prove my idea a good one. But now I have only one hand free to cut…

One of the earliest articles I wrote for Shooting Illustrated was my original review of the PHLster Enigma concealment system. The Enigma system allows concealed carriers the ability to safely carry a concealed handgun without having to rely on the conventional combination of waistband holsters or traditional gun belts. This opens up more wardrobe choices that would otherwise have been curtailed by the waistband and belt to both men and women, such as carrying in athletic wear when heading to or from the gym. The Enigma also makes it possible to fully conceal a gun behind dress clothes or business…

Princeton Tec Charge X IR Max Now in their 50 year, Princeton Tec has introduced the Charge X IR Max, low-profile tactical helmet light with dual-fuel capability and 862nm IR emitter delivering 420mW of radiometric power. An evolution of the Charge X, the Charge X IR Max allows users to power it with either a CR123 lithium battery or a single-use AA battery. The versatile mounting system seamlessly integrates with helmet rails, MOLLE/PALS, and more, while the flexi-neck design ensures precise illumination for any task. Finally, the Charge X IR Max is waterproof to IP68 standards and proudly made in…

The two most common reasons for missing a shot are establishing muzzle-target alignment and then disrupting that alignment on the break, or your alignment wasn’t sufficient for the level of technicality that shot demanded. This particular drill is designed to remedy the latter. Creating and keeping alignment is the essential skill to set an acceptable arc-of-wobble as part of your hold control while being held accountable for both one’s time and accuracy. Our drill isolates acquisition of a rapid and acceptable arc-of-wobble, developing a critical skill integral to hold control. The more refined your arc-of-wobble, the better your shot placement.…

Envision Technology Selected to Produce Squad Aiming Laser Systems for the US Marine Corps On February 24th, 2025, Envision Technology, LLC (Envision) was awarded a $249M firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US Marine Corps for the procurement of Squad Aiming Laser (SAL) systems, Spare and Repair Parts, Contractor Logistics Support, and Test Article Refurbishment. The work will take place at Envision’s headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, and will continue until February 2030. “We are proud and honored to have the opportunity to provide the United States Marine Corps with their next generation of aiming lasers,” said Mark Belanger, Envision’s…

From hero to zero? Elon Musk has long had a loyal following, but where the billionaire was once hailed for his David versus Goliath assault on the established automotive order, many now fault the South African entrepreneur for his political turn to the far right — and, in particular, his controversial role as head of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. In an unusual move, Kia waded into the debate this week — or rather, its Norwegian arm, which took a shot at the Tesla CEO in a snarky Instagram post that featured a bumper sticker reading, “I…

You might be surprised by the number of things you use or rely on in work and play can be traced back to Army ingenuity or investment. Check out this list to discover some of the many things created for or by the Army. Food preservation – The Army is renowned for food preparation research. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in Massachusetts specializes in, among other things, sustaining the military’s food. Anastacia Marx de Salcedo, author of “Combat-Ready Kitchen: How the U.S. Military Shapes the Way We Eat,” says much of the processed food we eat today originated…

In 2024, 1.3 million EVs were sold in the USA; globally, that number jumped to 17.1 million. It’s safe to say that EVs are no longer a novelty. I’d long said that when pickup trucks — often the bestselling vehicle type in the country — started being sold as fully electric, we’d know they had caught on. Ford, GMC, Rivian, Tesla, and Chevrolet all now sell BEV (battery-electric vehicle) pickups. Chevrolet even raced the Mint 400 in one. I got to drive the Chevrolet Silverado EV LT at the Mint 400 — attempting to keep up with Chevrolet racer Chad Hall in…

Today, Saris officially launches its new premium hitch bike rack, the Edge. It boasts a high weight limit and unique design elements to set it apart from its competitors and the rest of the Saris lineup. Saris is best known for its affordable trunk racks and bike trainers., and it isn’t exactly synonymous with high-end hitch racks. Saris seeks to change that with the Edge, a two-bike carrier priced alongside premium competition. With an impressive 80-pound per bike weight limit and a wide range of bike fit, the Saris Edge can carry just about any bike. It has a clean…