Author: Jack Bogart

Federal just gave Creedmoor its man card with 6.5 Creedmoor +PEAK. Here’s what you should know about it.In June of this year, Federal introduced one of the most significant advancements we’ve seen in metallic cartridges since maybe … well, forever. Their new +PEAK loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor have given that cartridge somewhere between a 250- to 300-fps velocity boost. Granted, we’ve seen what are commonly called “+P, Superformance, or Lite Magnum” ammunition advancements before, and all those loads offered a slight velocity advantage by virtue of the use of more or different powders.However, +PEAK ammo not only provides a…

Watershed Launches Instagram Account In order to reach end users with product information and updates, Watershed has launched a new Instagram account. They will share mission applications, field testing, product updates, trade show appearances, and stories from the men and women who depend on their gear when failure isn’t an option. With over 40 years of industry experience, Watershed has been designing and manufacturing waterproof bags for U.S. and Global SOF since 1998. Their Maritime Backpack Suite is part of USSOCOM’s SPEAR Program. The new account can be found at @watershedgov. Please follow and share. This entry was posted on…

Friday Focus: LASERFRAME Double Speed Reload Pistol Magazine Pockets When the reload has to happen fast, the magazine pocket has to get out of the way. The FirstSpear LASERFRAME™ DOUBLE SPEED RELOAD PISTOL MAGAZINE POCKETS are built on the same proven architecture as the FirstSpear M4 Speed Reload Pocket, now purpose-sized for Glock pistol platforms. Available in two variants, the LaserFrame Double G17/19 carrying two 17-round magazines and the LaserFrame Double G22/23 carrying two 15-round magazines, both deliver lightweight, durable construction with quick access and smooth magazine transitions when speed matters most. Features: LASERFRAME™ TECHNOLOGY — LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE CONSTRUCTION…

According to a document shared by the Instagram account @tropiclightmeme, along with the following message, the US Army has added another authorized skill tab for graduates of Jungle School. Previously it was only authorized or wear in USARPAC. According to the authorizing memorandum, award of the Jungle tab is retroactive to graduates of Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama as well as the school in Hawaii. The memorandum was digitally signed on 22 July, 2026 by Jules W. Hurst III, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Is the Arctic tab next? “We always said you’d hear…

DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. — It is crucial that the capabilities our warfighters receive to fight and survive meet the current threat environment. Their input in the development of such systems can help lead to a capability that meets their needs when they need it. With that in mind, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV) conducted an Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Marine Touch Point (MTP) at the Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Detroit Arsenal, Mich., June 10 – 11, 2026.  The ARV program is executing under the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway for rapid…

AWARD SUPPORTS TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF BLACK WIDOW AS A POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR TO THE AIR FORCE SECURITY FORCES’ CURRENT TEAL 2 FLEETSALT LAKE CITY, July 30, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced that its Teal Drones subsidiary has received a $2.49 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Air Force for Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft systems, training and related support. The award includes Black Widow systems, train-the-trainer support, batteries, spares and shipping. According to the…

Jack Wolf Knives is back on that fixed blade grind with a new batch of the Collusion from JakebCreates – this time with a domestic manufacturing twist. It’s been interesting to watch Jack Wolf evolve over the years. Way back in 2022, we spoke to Jack Wolf founder Benjamin Belkin, who sang the praises of traditional slipjoint knife design – and announced his intention to contribute to that genre with his new company. Ever since then, Jack Wolf has rolled out a steady stream of enthusiast-grade slipjoint designs that riff on the classics of yore, but dress them up in…

An Australian hiker was found dead on Wednesday on one of the most popular thru-hikes in the country. The 28-year-old man was reported missing by his family, who received updates from him via a Garmin GPS device and Facebook Messenger. He was hiking the Continental Divide Trail between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks when he sent his final communication on July 23. After several days without additional contact, the hiker’s family contacted authorities on Monday, and Teton County Search & Rescue began the search. By Wednesday evening, searchers found his body on the west slope of the Tetons, near…

S&S Precision Awarded GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract Virginia Beach, VA – July 31, 2026 – S&S Precision is proud to announce that we have been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. The GSA Schedule provides federal, state, and local government customers with a streamlined process to purchase S&S Precision products at pre-negotiated prices and terms. “Securing a place on the GSA Schedule is a significant milestone for S&S Precision and offers our government customers an additional, straightforward purchasing option,” said Angela Borland, VP of Business Development at S&S Precision. “We have worked closely with…

The exponential increases in consumer tech — most notably in portable power stations and energy storage — will never cease to amaze me. This summer, I’ve been navigating the newness of homeownership, along with all the improvement projects (and power outages) that come with it. And for more than 2 months now, I’ve relied on the new Anker SOLIX S2000 for entire circuits around the home, along with weekend-long camping trips. For a 2kWh power station, it’s wickedly small, light, and well up to the task. At around 35 pounds and about the countertop real estate of a coffee maker, the…