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Many years ago, I used a cheap floating gun sleeve for duck hunting, but gave it up after a season or two. It was just too much of a hassle, and I didn’t see enough benefit in using it to protect my old hunting shotgun. However, as my shotguns have increased in price, I have again come to see the benefit of protecting them with a gun sleeve. When the Duck Camp Canvas Gun Sleeve arrived at my door, I was still skeptical that it would protect my shotgun from everything the coming duck season would throw at us. I…

Australian weapons and munitions prime NIOA and US aerospace and defence company General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) have signed an agreement to collaborate on the potential supply of 70mm rockets to equip the Australian Army’s new Apache helicopters. An Apache helicopter fires off a Hydra-70 rocket. Australian-owned NIOA has inked a deal with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to potentially supply the ADF with the 70mm family of rockets. Photo courtesy: DVIDS The potential supply of these rockets to the ADF would build upon current ADF 70mm rocket supply arrangements through Foreign Military Sales. The multiple natures…

To the south of Canyonlands and Arches, east of Capitol Reef, and north of the Grand Canyon is a place some have called “America’s lost National Park.” It’s dominated by magnificent sandstone arches and natural bridges, cathedral-like grottos, winding slot canyons, picturesque waterfalls, and hundreds of unexplored Native American cultural sites. It’s called Glen Canyon — and many Americans have never heard of it. Because, in 1963, it was submerged under hundreds of feet of water to create Lake Powell Reservoir. Glen Canyon Dam sits at the headwaters of the Grand Canyon, holding back the reservoir, generating power for millions…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #Guns #History Modularity is the holy gospel in military circles these days. Distilled to its essence, a modular weapon system uses a single basic chassis that can then be customized to perform specific missions. Think of it like Barbie dolls for gun guys. By mixing and matching accessories, you can be ready for a hard day at the office, a vigorous romp through the woods, or a festive night on the town. Springfield Armory has gone all in on modularity. Their superlative Echelon pistol is built around a removable, serialized Central…

The Barrett America’s 250th Series is now shipping in limited quantities to distributors nationwide. Customers are encouraged to contact their preferred dealer for availability. If not currently in stock, dealers can request units through their distributor. With extremely limited production, availability will be short. Interested customers are encouraged to act quickly. This release consists of 500 total collectible rifles, representing “Two .50s for 250.” This exclusive series includes 250 twenty-inch Model 82A1® rifles and 250 twenty-inch M107A1® rifles, each meticulously crafted as a tribute to American independence and innovation. The 20-inch M107A1 rifles carry serial numbers FREEDOM001 through FREEDOM250 and…

SUKON Suppressor Direct Action Covers from LiteFighter Tactical Purpose-built for high-demand shooters, this rugged, heat-resistant cover protects your suppressor while reducing mirage and keeping performance consistent during sustained fire. Designed to hold up in the field, it’s ready for any tactical environment. Length Options: 4 in to 12 in (in 0.25 in increments) Fits Suppressor Diameters: 1.0 in – 2.0 in Materials: Inner Lining: Carbon Fiber rated to 1800°F Insulation Layer: Silica Cloth (high-temp thermal barrier) Outer Shell: 500D or 1000D Cordura® Nylon (based on color) Securing Cord: Heat-resistant to 900°F Thread: Nomex® Heat Resistance: Carbon Fiber Lining: 1800°F Continuous…

Ruger’s RXM pistol with the Timney Alpha Competition Replacement Trigger installed.Go from mushy to much better with Timney’s Alpha Competition Replacement Trigger for the Ruger RXM.Twenty years ago, I would have never thought there would be so many drop-in trigger options to choose from. If you’re a relatively new shooter, you’ve probably never thought about it because, for about the past decade, drop-in, do-it-yourself trigger fixes for guns have been commonplace.But it hasn’t always been that way, and Timney Triggers is a big reason why you have so many aftermarket trigger options, to include some for handguns like the Ruger…

I think I am getting this in under the gun. The issues are in the office, but I haven’t received mine in the mail yet. If you are a subscriber, and yours has arrived, just pretend it says “Preview” instead of “Sneak Peek”. I liked reading about Ted Dowell, a maker with whom I was not familiar.  The April issue is also noteworthy because it contains the yearly SHOT Show Review, where we go through most of the major companies and detail their new offerings for the year.  Matthew Parkinson’s Turning the World to Dust and David Anthony’s treatise…

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (March 30, 2026) – Two U.S. Army divisions, dozens of industry partners, and multiple Army program offices have joined forces to help expedite the Army’s command and control and networking transformation. Both divisions are leveraging a series of operational training events to experiment with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototypes: The 4th Infantry Division (4th ID), conducting Ivy Stings and the 25th Infantry Division (25th ID), conducting Lightning Surges. The NGC2 ecosystem delivers information across all warfighting functions to enhance commanders’ decision-making and speed – with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a key role to quickly process…

Bark River Knives closed its doors earlier this month, and it was a move accompanied by some serious controversy, as it was discovered that several recent model runs were produced with a Chinese steel that BRK sold as 154CM/CPM-154. BRK’s closure was officially announced on March 23rd, but according to company founder Mike Stewart’s statement, the last day of business was Friday, March 20th. The shock of that announcement was accompanied by Stewart’s admission that he had chosen to use “alternate Chinese steel” in lieu of the U.S.-made CPM-154/154CM indicated on the blades of certain products. Among the models handled…