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A breakthrough in lightweight, one-handed, high-performance facial ballistic protection. Denison, TX. (December 2025) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announced the release of the NovaSteel™ Flip Ballistic Mandible, Gen 2, an entirely reengineered facial protection module designed to meet the evolving ballistic and impact threats faced by modern warfighters, tactical teams, and security professionals. The Gen 2 model introduces a patented, sealed hinge mechanism that enables silent, one-handed flip-up operation with free-stop positioning at any angle, while preserving a lightweight form factor, wide field of vision, and exceptional ballistic performance. Modern body armor has dramatically reduced thoracic…

Wildfires destroy thousands of homes in the U.S. every year. According to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC), in 2022 alone, these outdoor blazes destroyed 1,261 residences nationwide. As this trend continues to increase, more homes are at risk, and firefighting technologies are evolving to keep pace. Sonic Fire Tech is exactly such a system. This futuristic home fire defense technology utilizes inaudible sound waves to suppress fires, rather than relying on water, foam, or chemicals. It was designed by former NASA acoustics engineers to mitigate the risk of fire damage fast, and without causing unnecessary damage to your home…

Nextorch Industries has just unveiled its WL15 Tactical Weapon Light. The Nextorch WL15 consists of a rail-mounted light designed in Germany for tactical handguns. The WL15 is primarily engineered for hard-use and uniform duty applications. With that in mind, this tactical white light is designed to project up to 1,200 lumens with 44,1000 candela behind it. The WL15 provides crucial forward illumination for rapid and accurate target identification. As a modern clean-sheet design, the new Nextorch WL15 Tactical Weapon Light features a front-loaded battery access system and a quick-detach rail mount, enabling lightning-fast battery swaps without the necessity of having…

By Yamil Sued Posted in #Gear Editor’s Note: In this article, Yamil Sued takes a look at night sights for the Springfield SA-35 pistol. Made by XS Sights, this sight set offers distinct advantages for self-defense in low-light shooting. The tritium sights were provided to the author for this article. OK, I admit it. I’m a boomer. Why? Because I love the P-35 pistol platform. Ever since I picked up my first example of one of these amazing 9mm pistols back in the mid 1980s, I found it to be one of the most comfortable and easy-to-shoot…

Two new pistols from Shadow Systems that share a lot of DNA, but shoot very differently. What is better, more barrel or less muzzle flip? The choice is personal, but with the CR920XL and CR920XP you’re getting a lot of gun in a small package. SHADOW SYSTEMS CR920XL/XP SPECS Action: Semi-Auto Caliber: 9mm Luger Capacity: 15 Barrel Length: 4.18″ (XL), 3.65” (XP) Barrel Description: Match Grade, Spiral Fluted Barrel Finish: Burnt Bronze Optic Ready: Yes – multi-footprint mounting Sights: Green Tritium Front, Black Rear Frame Description: Textured polymer, slim/compact Overall Length: 7.45″ Weight(Unloaded): 19.5oz JUST THE FACTS Most people look…

US Patriot – Customized Army & Air Force OCP Uniforms US Patriot will deliver your ACU or IHWCU complete with all of the insignia attached where it’s supposed to be. Build your regulation-ready uniform the easy way with their uniform builder. Look for products labeled Customizable, choose your sizing, and click “Customize.” www.uspatriottactical.com/military-uniform-builder This entry was posted on Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 14:00 and is filed under Air Force, Army, Clothing. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.…

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the Smith & Wesson Model 10 Classic No Lock 38 Special revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 10 Classic No Internal Lock .38 Special Revolver (MSRP: $979) This may be the oldest design we’ve ever featured on “I Carry” – Smith & Wesson’s Model 10 can trace its roots back to, literally, the 19th century and the Military and Police (M&P) Revolver, Model 1899. The version we…

The FirstSpear ASSAULTERS GUN BELT (AGB) is a purpose-built belt system designed to perform in high-stress operational environments. Built for durability and reliability, the AGB features a two-point, high-strength metallic buckle capable of supporting combat-equipped buddy drags when it matters most. The belt provides the stiffness required to carry holsters, magazines, and mission-essential equipment without rolling or sagging under load. Its removable buckle allows the belt to be easily routed through smaller pant belt loops, making it practical for both overt and low-profile use. When integrated with the AGB Padded Sleeve, the system delivers increased comfort during extended wear and…

Saguaro National Park (SNP) is renowned for its striking desert landscapes and towering cacti. However, the park will soon have even more for visitors to explore. On Dec. 16, local authorities approved the National Park Service’s bid to purchase 400.82 additional acres of land. SNP is now hopeful of expanding and protecting more of this unique desert region in the process. The Deal Prior to the approval, NPS had approached Pima County’s local government body about purchasing this desert property west of Tucson. GearJunkie reached out to the NPS for comment on the sale, but did not hear back by…

New unified organisation to speed up how Defence gathers and shares intelligence. UK military intelligence will be more efficient, faster, and better able to anticipate future threats as the Ministry of Defence launches the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS). This major overhaul of Defence’s intelligence organisations comes amid increasing threats to the UK and will keep Britain ahead of hostile states and terrorists.  Following the recommendations in the Strategic Defence Review, the reforms bring every intelligence unit and organisation within Defence under one organisation for the first time, including units from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force…