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Special Operations Veterans Test Emerging Military Technology Under Live Combat ConditionsBOZEMAN, Mont., Dec. 9, 2025 — Reveal Technology Inc., a veteran-founded defense technology company, today announced the premiere of “BattleLab” on VET Tv, a series that brings together former Special Operators with emerging military technology to test what works under real-world conditions, addressing a widening gap in U.S. defense modernization. The first-of-its-kind training environment puts cutting-edge defense systems through their paces in combat scenarios that mirror actual battlefield conditions. The series is hosted by Garrett Smith, CEO of Reveal Technology and Marine combat veteran, alongside co-hosts Phil Divinski and Jerad Watlington,…

While its roots can be traced back to Prescott, Ariz., and the first Overland Expo in 2009, the North American overland events landscape has drastically changed in recent years. Besides the Overland Expo in Arizona, the early years also saw a handful of Overland Rally events, most backed by Overland International, sprout up across the country. These regional events helped introduce thousands to overland travel and were more community-driven than industry-focused. While the same ethos exists between the smaller local events and massive Overland Expos today, there is a lot more of all of the above. Overland Expos Overland Expo…

There is absolutely nothing particularly important, but it is a slow news day and frankly, I want one. From AllOutdoor: Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Belgian Henri Goosens & Fils Brevetes combination pinfire revolver sword, patented in the mid-1860s. This is one of those 19th-century weapons that makes you wonder what problem the inventor thought he was solving and whether that problem actually existed. The concept is straightforward: a 19 1/2 inch double-fullered sword blade with a pinfire revolver built into the hilt. You’ve got a cutting weapon and a firearm in one package, which…

Making PSYOP Great Again – Hegseth Reinstates Name, Dumps MISO Last week Secretary of War Pete Hegseth restored the use of Psychological Operations(PSYOP) to describe planned operations that convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences in an effort to influence the emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals in a manner favorable toward DoW objectives. This corrected policy decision in 2010 to replace the use of PSYOP which dates to the dawn of the Cold War with Military Information Support Operations (MlSO). The term MISO also caused a great deal of…

Photo: Massaro Media Group.So, you want to be different? Here are some unusual bullet designs that can get the job done.I’ll be the first to admit that factory ammunition manufactured today is the best it has ever been, and that the choice of projectiles is wider than ever, but I still have a sense of pride when using my hand-loads. Whether I’m using a unique projectile in a common cartridge or feeding a rifle or handgun chambered for an obsolete cartridge, handloading the unique is just plain cool.And while loading a good old Nosler Partition in your .30-06 is surely…

By Kevin Creighton Posted in #EDC Editor’s Note: This article about concealed carry at work represents the opinion of the writer and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult not only local, state and federal laws, but also the rules established by applicable businesses and organizations. In the United States, the Second Amendment enshrines the universal human right to keep and bear arms. However, private property is also a thing here in the United States, and the two can come into conflict. A business sets the rules by which it operates, and sometimes, those rules include banning firearms…

The St. Louis County (MO) police department, which has more than 900 uniformed officers, has officially adopted Springfield Armory’s Echelon 4.5F 9 mm-chambered pistol. The Echelon 4.5F is a striker-fired duty pistol with a host of revolutionary, patent-pending features. The modular and highly adaptable handgun is engineered with superior ergonomics and built to withstand the harshest conditions. “Springfield Armory has a strong commitment to supporting the law enforcement community,” said Fred Mincks, Springfield Armory’s law enforcement sales manager. “We are proud to have been able to provide such a capable firearm to the St. Louis County police department to help them…

How a Pararescueman and a Combat Controller Created the Most Unique Field Pant in the Tactical World In a landscape crowded with look-alike tactical clothing, every company claims innovation, but two special operations veterans just disrupted the entire category with a laptop and a surprise drop. Introducing DinoCamTM, the world’s first operational camouflage made entirely from dinosaurs… and the first field pant engineered specifically for hot weather, maritime missions, shooting, hiking, and even jumping, designed by a Pararescueman and a Combat Controller who’ve lived the mission for real. And yes, the dinosaurs are intentional. THE OPERATORS BEHIND THE IDEA: JOEY…

One of my shooting buddies has a daughter who is moving away to attend graduate school, and wanted a home-defense gun. His solution was to gather up a broad selection of handguns, go to the gun range and let her decide. So, the young lady shot several small revolvers and various sizes of semi-automatics, and finally made her selection. Her choice was a 1970s-era Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver. She liked it because it fit her hand, she shot it well and she understood how it worked. Smart lady. Selecting a personal-defense gun is a very personal thing, and…

HILLSBOROUGH, NC – December 11, 2025 – Reptilia, an industry leader in premium firearm accessories, is proud to announce the release of the AUS Mount, now engineered for 36mm diameter magnified optics. Purpose-built from the ground up, the AUS Mount expands Reptilia’s precision-focused product lineup with a rugged, streamlined solution for shooters who demand reliability in any environment. Designed to interface seamlessly with any M1913 Picatinny rail, the AUS Mount features Reptilia’s anti-snag, spring-loaded nitrided steel clamp paired with a custom flush-fit bolt system. Users can tighten the bolt with either a 5/32” hex or a flat-blade driver, ensuring secure,…