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Forget inside or outside, sometimes it’s time to think about the box itself. DECKED, a company built around making pickup trucks more organized and useful, has just redesigned its Tool Box. The company says it’s stronger and more durable, with a better lid, more security, and other upgrades. But it’s missing one of the features that helped make the original so interesting. We’ve covered DECKED’s drawer systems before, which the company is most known for. It adds a raised flat floor to your pickup’s bed, using the newly created space for drawers that slide out. It’s covered and secured storage…

Every industry uses a shorthand. It’s efficient, impresses friends and becomes part of the vernacular. Gun enthusiasts have their own jargon, an alphabet soup of acronyms so confusing that we maintain a list for reference when editing stories. Here are a few explanations that might be helpful to the uninitiated.    We’ll start with the bullet nomenclature often employed by gun enthusiasts: FMJ—Full metal jacket; best for practice ammo only. JHP—Jacketed hollow point; best for personal protection. BTHP—Boattail hollow point; low-drag and capable of going some distance. OTM—Open tip match; makes steel ring at long range. Here are a few…

Virginia Beach, VA — January 2026 — S&S Precision, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Virginia Beach–based designer and manufacturer of advanced tactical equipment, will attend SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, where the company will showcase its latest advancements in modular load-bearing and mission-specific equipment. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 32211 to see firsthand how S&S Precision continues to evolve its systems to meet the demands of today’s end users. “SHOT Show provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry partners, end users, and peers while showcasing how our systems continue to evolve based on real-world requirements,” said Carlo Galinato, Marketing…

SWANSBORO, NC – January 12, 2025 – High Speed Gear® Products Group (HSGI), is set to make an impact at SHOT Show 2026, unveiling the largest and most ambitious lineup of new products in the company’s history. Fresh off celebrating its 25-year anniversary, High Speed Gear continues to push forward with constant innovation and end-user-driven purpose. Exhibiting at Booth #72739, the Products Group will showcase new gear and holster solutions across the High Speed Gear family of brands, including BlackPoint Tactical, Comp-Tac Holsters, and Crucial Concealment, all united by a shared commitment to delivering premium gear for professionals who demand…

Plymouth, MI (January 2026) – EOTECH is proud to add to its family of super short optics, with the release of the Vudu 4-12×36 First Focal Plane rifle scope. The 4-12x shares similarities to EOTECH’s wildly popular 3-9×32 launched in 2025, but its first focal plane design gears this optic to the more tactical or professional user. The 4-12x’s overall length is only 7.1”, making this optic ideal on even the shortest rifle or AR-pistol designs. &The scope body is constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum to be a compact, lightweight, but still incredibly durable package that is fog, water and shock…

HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, Germany – The Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) has been training its Observer, Controller/Trainers (OC/T) in new technologies to keep its world-class training ready for the future fight. The OC/Ts from the nine “critter” teams are being trained in evolving tasks and technologies such as Maven, electronic warfare (EW), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and integrated tactical network (ITN). “This OC/T recertification training is an opportunity for the OC/Ts to become proficient on some tasks that are constantly changing and new,” said Maj. Dustin Allen, deputy operations for JMRC. “It’s to meet higher headquarters’ intents of knowing new…

Holosun Announces AEMS-EVO-DUAL Meet the Holosun AEMS-EVO-DUAL. One optic built for every lighting condition. With a precision red dot, integrated visible green laser, and infrared laser all in one rugged housing, the AEMS-EVO-DUAL delivers seamless performance from bright daylight to full night-vision use. A wide 1.26 inch window and selectable reticle options keep your sight picture fast, clear, and adaptable. Included with every unit is a single Crane-plug dual-button pressure pad, giving you instant, intuitive control of the laser systems when it matters most. Solar Failsafe, Shake Awake, CR123A power, and IPX8 waterproofing round out a setup designed for reliability…

Want a little scope with big capabilities? EOTECH has just expanded its super short riflescope line with the 4-12×36 Vudu.Who says small guns can’t have awesome magnified optics? EOTECH brought a lot to the table last year with its Vudu 3-9×32 SFP, and now the company is expanding its line of super short scopes with the 4-12×36 Vudu.The new 4-12×36 Vudu has a lot in common with its predecessor, but now features an FFP (first focal plane) reticle, greater magnification and a slightly larger objective lens. While it is a bit bigger, it’s still an incredibly compact optic with a…

Magnet Defense Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire ATG to Accelerate Integration of AI-Enabled Autonomy Solutions for National Security MIAMI, Jan. 9, 2026 — Today, Magnet Defense LLC, a developer of fully autonomous national security maritime platforms for fleet operations and missile defense missions, announces that it has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Technology Group (ATG), subject to customary closing conditions. This acquisition further enhances Magnet Defense’s autonomy solutions by incorporating ATG’s open-architecture AI solutions into its DefendAI battlespace management suite. These are the brains and backbone behind Magnet Defense’s end-to-end AI-enabled autonomous maritime defense solutions. ATG…

When diving into the world of precision rifle shooting, there are many things to consider if you want to advance professionally or simply in skill level. We recently sat down with precision rifle shooter Jeremy Tye to discuss precision rifle shooting tips for beginners. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 here. In this interview, we expand beyond the basics to learn some more precision rifle shooting tips, and what it takes to take your shooting to the next level. We discuss the importance of being able to factor for wind, proper shooting position, and how to best support…