Author: Jack Bogart

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Anyone growing up in the 1990s knows the MTV show Jackass. It centered around a group of daredevils willing to do almost anything for a laugh or a gasp. The show was so popular that it launched a series of movies, as well as the careers of a few interesting characters, including Chris Pontius, aka “Party Boy.” Pontius would go on to star in another MTV show, Wildboyz, with Jackass alum Steve-O. The show was similar to Jackass in that Pontius and Steve-O would…

Capability will deliver secure, mobile connectivity on NATO’s eastern flank MONTREAL, Canada —Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Marconi Technologies and Polish defense integrator Enamor International have been selected to deliver Orion X650 high-capacity MANET radios to the Polish military, providing a survivable, mobile backhaul for 5G-enabled communications. Multi-year deliveries will begin later this year. The contract directly supports Poland’s defense investment priorities under the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument, accelerating the country’s military modernization along NATO’s eastern flank.  The Orion X650 is a sixth-generation software-defined tactical radio built for high-throughput communications in contested environments. It’s designed for missions…

California officials have worked hard to make space for mountain lions — but not everyone is happy about it. In February, six groups of this apex predator received additional protections under the California Endangered Species Act. These specific populations live along California’s Central and Southern coasts, where development has increasingly isolated them from the rest of the state’s habitats. But giving the lions more protection has drawn some pushback from ranchers and developers concerned about attacks on livestock. Even some California residents have expressed fear of conflicts with the animals, especially after a fatal attack in 2024. The reality is that…

One of the quirkier pieces in the latest passel of Civivi product announcements is the Squib. It’s a cute little flipper with a stout build and a lot of character. You can’t call a knife the “Squib” and then making it some massive tactical piece. Certain words bring certain connotations, and “Squib” does not evoke images of 4.5-inch bladed monstrosities. In fact, when coming to matching name to knife, Civivi did a bang-up job here, as the Squib’s lighthearted appearance – lightheartedness that’s built on solid working knife principles and doesn’t impeded its utility – fits its name like the…

Lockheed Martin, GM Defense Collaborate to Strengthen America’s Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base BETHESDA, Md., and DETROIT, June 16, 2026 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and GM Defense today announced a new collaboration to strengthen America’s manufacturing and defense industrial base, facilitated by the U.S. Department of War. Working under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), Lockheed Martin and GM Defense will explore opportunities to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities and innovation by combining Lockheed Martin’s defense production expertise with General Motors’ advanced industrial capabilities in high-rate commercial manufacturing and engineering. The collaboration will focus on three areas: strengthening defense…

The morning sun hits earlier at 10,000 feet. And those first rays were my cue. I rolled out of Big Agnes’ updated Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack Tent into the crisp morning of Colorado’s Central Rockies. Before the water even boiled, I had the tent deconstructed into its basic elements. I stuffed the fly and canopy into a bag and lashed the poles to my bike’s handlebar rack. And what’s this — room to spare? It’s unheard of in bikepacking where every square centimeter of pack space is spoken for. Lightweight packability has been the promise of the semi-freestanding Tiger Wall…

4,000 Custom Systems Delivered in Eight Weeks, Supporting Secure Equipment Storage Across 25 U.S. BasesSCOTTSDALE, AZ. — KOR, developer of advanced protective transport and storage solutions, announced the successful delivery of 4,000 custom-configured storage systems to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), providing a scalable and highly adaptable solution for weapons and mission-critical equipment storage. Developed in collaboration with AFRC leadership and end users, the custom KOR protective panel system (4217 SYS) was engineered to provide a universal storage platform capable of securely accommodating a wide range of prescribed weapons and associated equipment while maximizing protection during transport and storage.…

By Rick Hogg Posted in #Skills Do you have a drill that test your marksmanship and gun handling skills? The War HOGG Self Eval is a perfect drill to test numerous different marksmanship and gun handling skills while capturing 12 pieces of critical shooting performance data for The Firearms Training Notebook. This data will assist you in developing your dry fire training plan and improving your marksmanship skills. The Firearms Training Notebook was developed with my co-author Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense. We had our own training notebooks, but our students did not take any type of…

Rampart USA Announces New Partnership with Sordin Rampart USA has announced a new partnership with Sordin, adding the company’s electronic hearing protection systems to its growing portfolio of operational equipment solutions. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, Sordin products are recognized for their audio quality, hearing protection performance, and user-focused design. Available through Rampart USA is the Sordin Supreme T2, Sordin’s next-generation tactical hearing protection platform. Key features of the Sordin Supreme T2 include: SordinFLEX modular platform with headband, neckband, ARC Rail, and Rear ARC Rail configurations SordinHEAR2 audio system with four selectable audio profiles Slim cup design optimized for use…

Salomon Quest Cold Weather Forces WP EN Boot During last month’s Operator Expo in Ottawa, 911 Supply showed me the new Salomon Quest Cold Weather Forces WP EN boot. Built for cold, snowy conditions, as you can see by the temperature rating it fits in between the Quest and Toundra which goes down to -40 degrees C. It features insulation and a waterproof membrane as well as an anti-static, anti-puncture and anti-slip sole. Offered in Black and Coyote in sizes 4-15 with half sizes up to 13. www.salomon.com/en-us/product/quest-cw-forces-wp-en-li8968/L49278700 This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 13:00 and…