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Ram Truck aficionados who are about to step up from their decades-old Crew Cab 4×4 models to the most recent version of the 1500 Series half-ton pickups will be in for a surprise when it comes to what lies under the hood and where the prices sit for 2026. The good news is the venerable 5.7L Hemi V-8 that was discontinued in 2024 is back, literally by popular demand. The 2026 pickups once again offer the legendary 395-horsepower powerplant as a $2,895 option for those who prefer a V-8 over the healthy 420-horsepower twin-turbo Hurricane I-6. Most of that Hemi…

Zac Whitmore, designer of the award-winning Civivi Yonder, has partnered with the shop again for a larger sequel. The Over Yonder, as it’s called, brings the winningly simple design of its littler predecessor forward, just scaled up. The first Yonder arrived in 2024, and was warmly received not only by users in general but by the judges at Blade Show in Atlanta, where it took home the Best Buy of the Year award. It is the kind of knife Civivi does best: a no-funny-business user with handsome, albeit understated styling, made to the exacting standards all Civivi (as well as…

It won’t disappear in your pocket, it’s not “barely noticeable,” and weight weenies will hate it. And that’s just the beginning of what I love about the CJRB Tundra — a fist-filling folding knife with a blade damn near the size of a shovel. While I’ve tested and can appreciate lightweight, low-profile EDC blades for the people and uses for which they’re designed, I prefer my daily carry to feel like a heavy-duty, ultra-reliable tool. At damn near half-a-pound and nearly 9 inches in overall length — and with its big, beautiful belly — the Tundra is easily the largest folder in my…

Here are a few things you should consider when choosing or building home defense guns.When things go bump in the night, there are of course some things to consider before you start bumping back. The gun community has been a mixed bag of sorts lately with products and technology coming out at a blistering rate thanks to changes in legislature and the expansion of the broader consumer base. There are more gun owners on a much wider spectrum of diversity than ever before, and this has inadvertently led to less tribal knowledge, less general understanding of technology and a “too…

March 19, 2026 – Kitchener, Ontario        The Government of Canada is committed to rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to ensure they receive the equipment they need to achieve mission success and protect Canadians. Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced that the Defence Investment Agency has awarded a contract to Colt Canada of Kitchener, Ontario, to acquire up to 65,402 assault rifle systems under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) initiative. By awarding this contract to Colt Canada,…

Florida nurse Dwight Pfeiffer is very familiar with the dangers of hurricanes. A U.S. Army combat veteran who lives on an island near Sarasota, Pfeiffer has long served on disaster response teams, helping evacuate thousands of elderly patients amid the “pure chaos” caused by powerful storms. These hurricanes often knock out power for days or weeks at a time. “My plans for dealing with a major emergency all assume that there won’t be power, cell service, or internet access,” he told GearJunkie. That’s why Pfeiffer bought a Prepper Disk. This handy little device is about the size of a power bank,…

The ONLY fielded, wheeled howitzer, made in the U.S.A. that delivers revolutionary 360-degree firing, mobility, lethality, and survivability  FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 18, 2026?– SIGMA, Elbit Systems of America’s (Elbit America) fielded offering for the United States Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program will be on rare display at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, March 24-26, 2026.  Built in Charleston, South Carolina, SIGMA stands alone as the only self-propelled wheeled howitzer manufactured in the U.S. With advanced maneuverability, SIGMA’s 10×10 platform successfully moves with brigade combat teams across complex terrain and can shoot and scoot in less than 60 seconds. Delivering exclusive 360-degree firing, SIGMA is equipped with an automated 155mm turret and is…

Mike Wilson knew bikes were cool. Rolling across the 2013 finish of a solo Race Across America, however, gave the Alabama native a new appreciation of all the places in the world that a bike can take you: starting on one side of the country and ending up on the other. For the next decade, Wilson shifted into a more specialized mechanic work, chasing the world’s best as he built Elite Racing Services into North America’s only UCI World Tour–level pro race support service. Though he can certainly appreciate the prep work that goes into a Tour de France stage, he also knows…

Most people associate bird flu, or avian influenza, with spikes in egg prices, but the effects of the deadly disease also impact public lands. Multiple state and federal recreation areas have reported animal deaths from bird flu, and not just in birds. Here’s what you need to know about the ongoing infections in California. Where Is It? Año Nuevo State Park  In February, staff at this park in San Mateo County, near Santa Cruz, noticed dead and ill elephant seals. According to a press release from California State Parks, scientists noted that some seals were displaying symptoms including “abnormal respiratory…

The Monolithic platform sets a new industry benchmark with its advanced one-piece construction, delivering unmatched rigidity and precision alignment for modern rifle builders. (Tumwater, WA] — [March 20, 2026) – Icon Defense today announced the official release of its highly anticipated Monolithic Upper Receiver Systems, first unveiled at SHOT Show 2025. Engineered for performance-driven shooters and builders, the new lineup introduces a fully integrated, one-piece design that enhances strength, precision, and reliability across AR-15 platforms. Precision-machined from billet aluminum, each monolithic upper combines the receiver and handguard into a continuous structure. This design eliminates traditional flex points, resulting in exceptional rigidity,…