Author: Jack Bogart

So there I was, minding my own business on Facebook, when I stumbled upon a post in a knife group where one of the other members was unloading a bunch of their knives. I was scrolling through the pictures when one really stood out to me. It was a stout little bugger with blue Micarta handles and a sheepsfoot blade — for $40! I did a quick Google search of the image, and it came up as a Petrified Fish Flavorist. Who in the what now? Anyway, I reached out to the guy selling it, and he was happy to…

After nearly 30 years as a grisly landmark on the North Side of Everest, the body known as “Green Boots” is the target of a recovery effort by Indian authorities. The Indo–Tibetan Border Police has issued a call for experienced high-altitude teams to bring down the remains. At roughly 27,800 feet, the body is located very high on the mountain, in the highly dangerous “death zone.” It’s also on the Northeast Ridge route on the Tibetan side of the mountain, but the team still hopes to return the remains to India by October. This would be no ordinary operation. Authorities…

Colt Michigan (June 29, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC (“Colt Optics”) today announced the launch of its first family of red dot optics, including the MRS-1 enclosed-emitter pistol red dot, the CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and the C3X-1 3x magnifier. Modern shooters demand speed, reliability, and confidence in their equipment. Whether mounted on a duty pistol, patrol rifle, or personal-defense firearm, an optic should help the shooter focus on the target, not fight the limitations of the sight itself. The MRS-1, CSQ-1, and C3X-1 were developed around a common philosophy: help shooters acquire targets faster, maintain awareness, and perform…

As a snowboarder who likes riding aggressively, I’ve been dreaming of an ultimate snowboard boot that blends comfort and performance. Since my first time using a BOA-dial boot, I knew a double BOA would be better. Once double BOA dials became the industry norm, it was only a matter of time before the next benchmark: A triple BOA snowboard boot. Finally, Burton released the Highshot X Pro for its Step On snowboard binding line, bringing with it the mythical high-performance third BOA dial. Yes, these boots only work with Burton’s Step On binding system. But, these boots bring next-level responsiveness,…

CARBONDALE, PA, June 29, 2026 — Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces and emergency responders, recently welcomed the Lackawanna Police Department at its headquarters in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. During the visit,officers took delivery of Ops-Core® FAST® helmet systems and participated in product familiarization and feedback sessions with the Gentex team. “The Lackawanna County SWAT Team is extremely grateful to Gentex Corporation for their generous support over the years,” said Guy Salerno, Blakely Borough Police Chief, President of Lackawanna County Chiefs of Police Association, Lackawanna County SWAT team member. “They directly support the…

By Beyond Seclusion Posted in #Guns Before we begin, let’s just address the elephant in the room. What is “long-range” with a pistol, especially in a caliber like .380? That is a fair question, so let’s just start with the simple fact it is FUN to see how far we can go, to push our skills and develop our technique for shooting accurate/tight groups at appropriate distances. While we all have different definitions of what “fun” is, for me it’s not mag dumping at five yards, even if that is an appropriate target-engagement distance backed by statistical…

SIG SAUER Advanced Concepts Update I caught up with SIG SAUER Advanced Concepts at SOF Week where they were showing some new developments. Up until recently they had been concentrating on Elite Training for drones and capability integration with existing systems. However, behind the scenes they were prototyping both new payloads as well as complete drones. They currently have a quad copter design called the R3 Saber with 3.5 propellers as well as the fixed wing Scythe. As you ca. see, the body is 3D printed and the Saber offers a 1300 gram payload capacity. As for payloads, they have…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — A new effort led by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center demonstrated advancements developed for fire control, enabling the ability to engage and defeat drones with a common remotely operated weapon station while shooting on the move. The fire control project is a Science and Technology Integration Office software effort that is designing, developing and demonstrating advanced counter-drone fire control capabilities. The project underwent testing in April at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. According to Nick Cascia, project officer, the initiative began as a mission-driven response to the emerging small unmanned…

Not every mission requires the same equipment setup. The belt system that works well for a patrol officer, infantryman, range instructor, or prepared citizen may not be the right answer for someone working around helicopters, elevated structures, maritime environments, or vertical access operations. That is why belt selection should start with the job itself. Modern warfighters and armed professionals ask a lot from their equipment. A combat belt may need to support holsters, ammunition, medical gear, communications equipment, breaching tools, retention equipment, or climbing capability, all while remaining stable and comfortable during extended wear. The challenge is that not every…

Multidomain operations require advanced approaches to effectively coordinate and integrate each domain. As an all-domain system house, Rheinmetall offers platforms, systems, and services on land, in the air, in space, at sea, and in the cyber and information domains. Furthermore, Rheinmetall acts as a digital systems integrator that orchestrates multidomain operations via a software-defined battlesuite. With the combination of the FV-014 Loitering Munition System, the Containerized Missile Launcher (CML) being demonstrated for the first time, and the Battlesuite, along with additional sensors, effectors, and platforms, this system integrates reconnaissance, command, and engagement into a single architecture. Rheinmetall’s reconnaissance and strike…