Author: Jack Bogart

By Greg Frebourg Posted in #Guns In this article, Greg Frebourg reviews the Springfield Ronin EMP 9mm pistol. The handgun was loaned to the author by the company for this article. If it quacks like a duck, floats, walks and looks like a duck, well, it is a duck. That common sense saying might be full of wisdom, but it falls short as soon as anyone asks: “what kind of duck?”. Yes indeed, there are many kinds of ducks, and for most people, their differences are anecdotal and only feather deep. In some cases, looking like a…

Darley Releases New Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partner Brochure for Defense and Public Safety Missions ITASCA, IL – June 17th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the release of its new Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partners Brochure. Accessible online at www.darley.com/what-we-provide/uncrewed-systems, the brochure provides a comprehensive overview of Darley’s expanding uncrewed and autonomous solutions including platforms, partners, and system-level integration options designed to support evolving operational needs across defense, public safety, and emergency response environments. This brochure showcases Darley’s integrated approach to uncrewed technologies, highlighting platforms, components, and support solutions…

A Soldier steps off the vehicle at first light. The rifle hangs across his chest as he checks equipment, adjusts his ruck, and moves into formation. Hours later, the rifle is still there. Through movement, briefings, security halts, vehicle operations, and countless tasks that have nothing to do with pulling a trigger, the weapon remains attached to him. Most of the time, a rifle is not being fired. It’s being carried. Photo by Army National Guard SGT Lianne M. Hirano Whether during military operations, law enforcement duties, training classes, or long days on the range, the same reality applies. The…

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up This time we showed up for a sanction, an Eiger Sanction. Thanks Oak City Tactics! This entry was posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 00:00 and is filed under KCRF. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full article here

So last year, before hunting season started in Georgia, I received a 4″ Benchmade Meatcrafter to use for the season. A smaller hybrid deboning knife built for the outdoors, perfect for field dressing game to breaking down the meat back at camp. Right out of the box, I found it to be a handy little knife that looked more than capable of breaking down any deer from my neck of the woods. With a razor-sharp edge on a trailing-point profile blade and a grippy Santoprene handle. I found it, and the hunter orange sheath it came with would always be…

Saab Announces New Giraffe AMB D Radar Saab launches Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris; the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar family. Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to deliver enhanced performance and greater operational flexibility. Designed to counter a wide range of threats, the system provides superior situational awareness through extended detection capability and advanced target tracking. Its software-defined architecture enables continuous upgrades, ensuring the radar can evolve to meet future operational requirements.  “Giraffe AMB D demonstrates how technological innovation can enhance sensor capability while making…

By Massad Ayoob Posted in #EDC There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort and concealment. When properly built, it’s also remarkably accurate, and its trigger system and grip shape adapt well to a broad range of hand sizes. But you do not see it as often in holsters as you do striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols. Why is that? Is there…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coalition of veterans, investigators, and researchers unites to support awareness, historical research, and recovery efforts connected to America’s missing service members from the Vietnam War. Reno, Nev. (June 2026) – Task Force Garrison (TFG) and The Retired Investigators Guild (RIG) today announced a significant expansion of the Bright Light Continuum Initiative, a collaborative effort focused on honoring, locating, and accounting for American service members who remain missing from the conflicts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. At a time when public awareness of the POW/MIA issue continues to fade from national attention, the Bright Light Continuum Initiative seeks…

We were surrounded by rock outcroppings that felt like another world. As we rode along the sandy and decomposed-granite singletrack, I looked up and noticed a rock drop. I turned the bars and pedaled up the steep, undulating rock face, which was full of elongated spines, cracks, and divots. As I pedaled the Aventon Current ADV, I noticed how completely silent the motor was, enabling me to absorb the surrounding sounds of nature and immerse myself in the location. Despite being quiet, the power delivery was strong, smooth, and punchy. The Auto Mode didn’t detract from the motor’s clean execution,…

In the age of big box retailers and online shopping, local, independent gear shops are an endangered species. When REI or Backcountry can always offer a lower price than the small gear store, how does it survive? Evan Maynard, founder of Gearhouse in Seattle, may have found the answer: build community. Part gear rental shop, part hangout space, and part trip organizer, Gearhouse makes the outdoors more accessible and more communal, proving the power of connection. What Is Gearhouse? When Maynard moved to Seattle, like many other transplants, he was excited to check out the outdoor opportunities there. There were…